Chief Engineer, Ice Plant & Facilities Operations

The Municipality Of East Hants; Lantz; On-site; CAD 67,684 - 84,604; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and LTD

Registered Pension Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Staff membership East Hants Aquatic Cn

Training opportunities

Job summary

East Hants Sportsplex in Lantz, NS, is seeking an Operations and Maintenance Coordinator (Chief Engineer) to oversee the facility and ice plant, ensuring safe and efficient operations.

The role requires leading a technical team, extensive experience with ammonia refrigeration, and building automation, with a rotating schedule including evenings and weekends. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus a one year certificate in related field.
• Fourth Class Power Engineer with Valid NS Dept. of Labour 2nd Class Refrigeration License.
• Demonstrated experience in team leadership.
• Five years’ relevant technical experience in ice plant operations.
• Experience in ammonia refrigeration systems; experience operating automated control systems.
• Experience developing SOPs and maintenance documentation.
• Arena Operator Level 1 or willingness to obtain.
• Experience in building maintenance, HVAC is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance activities of the facility and ice plant per Safety Act and regulations.
• Supervise a team of facility operators and ice technicians.
• Maintain preventative maintenance software and building automation systems.
• Ensure safe operation of ammonia refrigeration and related equipment.
• Develop and implement SOPs, Safe Work Practices and related docs.
• Support a positive, customer service oriented culture and teamwork.

Skills

Team leadership

Ice plant ops

Ammonia refrigeration

Automation/control systems

SOP/documentation

Customer service

Rotating shifts

Education

High school + 1-year certificate

Fourth Class Power Engineer + 2nd Class Refrigeration

Tools

Preventative maintenance software

Building automation systems

HVAC experience

Job description

East Hants Sportsplex in Lantz, NS, is seeking an Operations and Maintenance Coordinator (Chief Engineer) to oversee the facility and ice plant, ensuring safe and efficient operations.

The role requires leading a technical team, extensive experience with ammonia refrigeration, and building automation, with a rotating schedule including evenings and weekends. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.