HVAC Maintenance Technician

J.R. Simplot; Portage la Prairie; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company located in Portage la Prairie, Canada, is seeking an experienced HVAC/R Mechanic to diagnose and repair heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems. The ideal candidate must have at least two years of experience and certifications including Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Mechanic and a Gasfitter B license. Responsibilities include installing HVAC/R units, performing preventative maintenance, and maintaining accurate logs. This position requires strong troubleshooting skills and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of two years of experience.
• Certification as Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Mechanic required.
• Gasfitter B license required.

Responsibilities

• Installs and services HVAC/R units and systems.
• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs equipment.
• Maintains accurate logs and reporting systems.

Skills

Troubleshooting mechanical systems

Read and understand blueprints

Safe work practices

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hands tools

Forklift

Job description

Summary

The HVAC/R Mechanic diagnoses heating, refrigeration, air conditioning systems, and related equipment problems, repairs minor and major breakdown of equipment, performs preventative maintenance items, and ensures all equipment is in safe working condition.

Key Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and services industrial heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) units and systems.
• Ensures the capability of efficient operation of all equipment in the work area, by using preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, overhauling, and repairing HVAC/R equipment to achieve operational goals.
• Assemble and install refrigeration or air conditioning components such as motors, controls, gauges, valves, circulating pumps, condensers, humidifiers, evaporators, and compressors using hand and power tools.
• Measure and cut piping, and connect piping using welding and brazing equipment.
• Maintains logs and paperwork for each shift as needed and ensures the accuracy of data reporting systems such as the Maintenance Daily Logs and Work Order forms

Typical Education

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Relevant Experience

• Must have a minimum of two years of experience
• Must have certification as Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Mechanic and a Gasfitter B license.
• Must have the ability to read and understand plant and equipment manuals, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), instructional manuals, and mechanical blueprints.
• Experience with troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic systems.
• Must have strong aptitude for safe work practices.

Required Certifications

• Red Seal Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Mechanic certification
• Gasfitter B license
• Journeyman License

Other Information

• Must be able to furnish own hand tools.
• Ability to operate a forklift and aerial lift equipment once trained and certified and must meet the standards on fall protection restraints.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ladders, scaffolds, catwalks and maneuver in close quarters.
• Must be able to stand for long periods on concrete floors and work in extreme environments (hot, cold, humid, and slippery).
• Must be able to communicate verbally in a professional manner.
• Must possess basic writing skills for recording information on daily logs, preventative maintenance forms and work orders.
• Must have basic math skills to perform measurements.
• Must have the ability to operate valves, keyboards, equipment, and other controls.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, or other specifications
• Must have a basic understanding of components, wiring, pipe fitting, brazing, and soldering.
• Must be capable of performing cutting and welding to meet Company’s standards.

Simplot Canada (II) Limited is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.

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