Maintenance Technician - Power Engineer

Island Abbey Nutritionals; Charlottetown; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Island Abbey Nutritionals is seeking a Maintenance Technician - Power Engineer in Charlottetown, PEI. The role focuses on keeping production equipment safe and efficient, with extensive preventative maintenance and documentation in a CMMS.

Ideal candidates will hold a 4th class Stationary Engineer Certification, have GMP/food manufacturing experience, and be prepared for 12-hour rotating shifts including nights and weekends. Strong problem-solving and English literacy are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have 4th class Stationary Engineer Certification as a minimum qualification.
• Experience in GMP/food manufacturing is preferred.
• Willingness to work set shift schedule including nights, weekends and overtime.
• Must wear all required personal protective equipment.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience with electrical, HVAC and chiller systems is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance and log details in CMMS.
• Read instructions and operation manuals.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organized work area.
• Read blueprints to fabricate equipment or modifications.
• Perform maintenance on belts, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding, and power tools.
• Maintain HVAC, water softener, chiller, and utilities.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

English literacy

Electrical knowledge

Reading blueprints

Education

4th class Stationary Engineer Certification

Tools

Limble CMMS

Job description

POSITION: Maintenance Technician - Power Engineer

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Manager

SALARY: Compensation commensurate with education and experience

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Permanent - Full Time

LOCATION: Charlottetown, PEI

About us

We provide full-service contract manufacturing, bottling, and packaging solutions for gummy natural health products, supporting clients from concept through launch. Operating within a regulated manufacturing environment, we are committed to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

The Opportunity

Our Maintenance Technicians play a critical role in keeping all components of the production facility and production equipment operating safely and efficiently. This role is ideal for a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment. This role requires shift work. 12-hour shifts, rotating days and nights every 2 weeks.

What Success Looks Like

• Production equipment is maintained in safe and efficient working order.
• Preventative maintenance tasks are completed consistently and accurately documented.
• Equipment downtime is minimized through proactive troubleshooting and repair.
• Safety procedures and GMP standards are consistently followed.
• Maintenance work areas remain organized, clean, and compliant.
• Continuous improvement opportunities are identified and supported.
• Safe and efficient operation of the organization’s boiler units through regular operational activities, maintenance, and inspection.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for installation, maintenance and repair of machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Maintain all types of equipment through a preventative maintenance program and log all details into a CMMS database. (Limble).
• Read, interpret, and follow instructions and operation manuals.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
• Read blueprints and sketches proficiently to fabricate equipment and make modifications.
• Repair or replace chains; belt conveyors; gear boxes/drive chains; hydraulics & pneumatics; welding/cutting; and using power tools.
• Maintain HVAC systems, water softener systems, chiller units and other utilities.
• Prioritize safety in approach to all work activities.
• Focus on Continuous Improvement to streamline work processes.
• Perform all other maintenance duties as required.
• Ensure the proper operation and functioning of the organization’s boilers and related equipment to provide a safe, healthy and comfortable working environment.
• Perform regularly scheduled preventative maintenance on boilers and related machinery.
• Maintain a logbook of daily activities such as operations, maintenance, test results, instrument or computer interface readings and equipment malfunctions.
• Adjust controls and valves on equipment or computer terminal to regulate boiler operations.
• As a shift power engineer, responsible to conduct required activities outlined in section 22 of the PEI Power Engineers Act Regulations.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as needed to meet business, operational, quality, safety, or regulatory requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess 4th class Stationary Engineer Certification as a minimum qualification.
• Experience in a large-scale GMP, meat or food manufacturing or processing environment is preferred.
• Willingness to work set shift schedule including nights, weekends and overtime as required.
• Must be able to wear all required personal protective gear.
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
• Experience with electrical, HVAC and chiller systems would be considered an asset.

OTHER

Must have authorization to work in Canada

PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF POSITION (INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO)

This position requires the ability to:

• Stoop, reach, kneel or crouch
• Experience exposure to moving mechanical parts
• Experience exposure to excessive noise and some hazardous materials.
• Turn, bend, reach, pull, and walk
• Stand for extended periods of time; up to 12 hours