Maintenance Technician

Trouw Nutrition; Sherwood Park; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in animal nutrition is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Sherwood Park, Alberta. This role involves ensuring the reliability and safety of equipment, performing maintenance tasks, and adhering to safety procedures. Ideal candidates should have a Grade 12 diploma, experience in maintenance, and strong interpersonal skills. The position offers competitive health benefits and a robust pension plan starting on Day 1.

Benefits

Robust pension plan with employer matching

Competitive health benefits

Annual bonus

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in maintenance, preferably in feed mill/manufacturing.
• Millwright ticket or actively working toward certification is an asset.
• Familiar with safety procedures and basic electrical/boiler maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and equipment inspections.
• Enforce safety procedures to minimize risks.
• Maintain inventory and order parts as necessary.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Grade 12 diploma or equivalent

Tools

Preventive maintenance systems

Computerized work order platforms

Job description

Job Description:

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future

Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions.

Trouw Nutrition is seeking a dedicated and skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team at the Sherwood Park, AB. In this vital role, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and safety of our equipment and facilities.

About The Role: Keep operations running smoothly—be the backbone of reliability for our plant

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the first point of contact for quality, maintenance, safety, and service concerns on shift
• Enforce safety procedures to minimize injury risk and reduce recordable incidents
• Perform preventive maintenance and equipment inspections to reduce downtime
• Complete accurate computer-based entries, including Team PM tasks and work order submissions
• Fabricate and install new equipment or systems as required
• Maintain inventory and order parts to ensure availability of spares
• Schedule and coordinate downtime with production for maintenance and repairs
• Conduct basic electrical and boiler maintenance
• Fill out all corresponding permits required for each task without fail (e.g., hot work, confined space, lockout/tagout)
• Ensure all major expenditures are communicated to and approved by the Plant Manager before proceeding
• May assist with production tasks only when all maintenance responsibilities are complete and with approval from the Plant Manager
• Perform snow removal and general yard care as needed
• Perform other duties as required

Skills and Expertise

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
• 2–3 years of experience in maintenance (feed mill/manufacturing experience preferred)
• Millwright ticket or actively working toward certification (asset)
• Class 4 or 5 Power Engineer ticket (asset)
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance systems and computerized work order platforms (e.g., Team PM)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Positive work attitude, strong work ethic, attention to detail
• Ability to work with a team but also self-motivated to be able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Willingness to learn and grow professionally

Expectations from the Role:

• Rotating shifts are required, including occasional weekends or extended hours based on operational needs
• Ability to regularly bend, twist, climb ladders, open/close lids and stand for extended periods
• Capable of operating equipment and working at heights when required
• Ability to lift and move up to 25 kg (55 lbs) regularly
• Comfortable working in a dusty, noisy, and variable-temperature environment
• Must possess a valid class 5 license

Why you Will Love Working with Us

Global Benefits:

• Be part of our sustainable mission with opportunities to grow within Nutreco, Skretting, Trouw Nutrition and the broader SHV group
• Embrace our culture of diversity and inclusion, where we respect and value everyone

Local Benefits:

• Robust pension plan with employer matching that begins on Day 1!
• Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA, that start on Day 1!
• Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health spending allowance
• Maternal top-up and Tuition Reimbursement
• 15 vacation days to start (tiered)
• Annual bonus

Next Steps:

We value a seamless candidate experience and will review your application within five (5) business days.

We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production. Thank you for choosing a career with us and sharing your ambition to “Feed the Future!”

Final candidates who are being considered for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings must be independently authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship.

We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

Our corporate values FEED your career: Passion | Inclusivity | Integrity | Trust | Curiosity. These values are engrained into our core and shape everything we do.

Our organisation:

Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species-specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts, products and nutritional know-how. The unique combination of products, models and services Trouw Nutrition offers, boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages, contributing to our customers' peace of mind. Trouw Nutrition's nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and home-mixers, feed producers, integrators and distributors. Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5000 employees. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.