Mechanical Technician

Oberland Agriscience Inc.; Halifax; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen in Halifax sucht einen Mechanical Technician, der für die optimale Funktion der Produktions- und Gebäudesysteme verantwortlich ist. In dieser spannenden Rolle werden Sie tägliche mechanische Runden durchführen, Wartungsarbeiten planen und Probleme effizient lösen. Sie werden Teil eines engagierten Teams, das sich der Schaffung eines nachhaltigen Kreislaufsystems widmet. Mit Ihrer Expertise in der Wartung mechanischer Systeme tragen Sie dazu bei, die Effizienz und den Erfolg des Unternehmens zu steigern. Diese Position bietet Ihnen die Möglichkeit, in einem dynamischen Umfeld zu arbeiten und Ihre Fähigkeiten weiterzuentwickeln.

Qualifications

• Mindestens 3-5 Jahre Erfahrung in der Wartung industrieller mechanischer Systeme.
• Starke Kenntnisse über HVAC, mechanische und elektrische Systeme.

Responsibilities

• Durchführung täglicher mechanischer Runden zur Überwachung der Gebäudesysteme.
• Planung und Durchführung von Wartungsarbeiten an mechanischen Anlagen.

Skills

Industrielle mechanische Systemwartung

Problemlösungsfähigkeiten

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Wissen über Gebäudeautomation

Erfahrung mit CMMS

Education

Relevante Zertifizierung in technischem Bereich (HVAC, Gebäudebetrieb)

Tools

CMMS

HVAC-Systeme

Bauautomationssysteme (BAS)

Job description

Oberland Agriscience Inc. is a sustainable black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) farm in Halifax, NS. We are focused on closing the food loop in our region and making a positive contribution to our planet. Oberland’s high performing team rears BSFL in our zero-waste facility and delivers exceptional productivity per hectare yielding a nutrient rich, low environmental impact protein. Partnering with local food producers and distributors, Oberland upcycles organic by-products such as spent grains from your favourite craft brewery to grow BSFL on an industrial scale. Oberland continues to play a role in a more sustainable circular economy in our region. Deploying an organic by-products-to-alternate protein approach, Oberland produces several insect derived products. Oberland generates high quality sustainable protein from larvae and a fertilizer product for home gardens and agricultural lands. #closingthefoodloop The context for the role of Mechanical Technician is to ensure the key production and building systems are operating optimally.

Key Support Person: Maintenance Manager Functional

Responsibilities:

Infrastructure 100%

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily mechanical rounds to monitor building systems (HVAC systems, pumps, fans, boiler, heat pumps, emergency generators, chiller, etc.), noting any anomalies and prompting investigative/repair work

• Perform scheduled PM activities on facility mechanical equipment and plan/schedule/perform preventative work on equipment

• Trouble-shoot and repair equipment as necessary

• Oversee inventory of spare parts for mechanical systems and order materials for maintenance work as required

• Manage work order system in CMMS for the maintenance of mechanical equipment

• Monitor utility usage and investigate any anomalies, identifying opportunities for energy savings and cost reduction.

• Offer technical training and assistance where required to improve the team's skillset and knowledge in operating mechanical systems

• Participate in maintenance planning activities

• Contribute to the planning and execution of capital projects and facility improvements

• Support the preparation of facility condition reports and help plan maintenance budgets

• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with current legislative requirements, company policies, and best practices

• Stay informed about changes in regulations to ensure the facility remains compliant at all times

What we’re looking for:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in industrial mechanical system maintenance and operations

• Relevant certification or ticket in a technical field (HVAC, building operation, etc.)

• Strong knowledge of building systems (HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, etc.) and building automation systems (BAS)

• Experience working in a CMMS

• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive, hands-on approach to maintenance

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

• Ability to mentor and provide technical guidance to team members

• A solid understanding of preventative maintenance systems and the ability to develop and execute maintenance schedules

• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

• A commitment to continuous learning and growth

Physical requirements

• Ability to lift heavy objects and perform general physical safely as needed

• Ability to be on feet for many hours of the shift

• Availability to be on-call to perform maintenance as needed

Oberland Agriscience Inc. is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive culture with a high level of belonging. As such, we are grateful to receive applications from all qualified candidates.

This is a full time, permanent position (following 3-month probation) based out of our facility in Halifax.