Operating Engineer

ADP, Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits on day one

Retirement savings plan

Tuition assistance

Employee discount on products

Job summary

Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee in Mississauga is seeking an Operating Engineer to maintain and optimize plant infrastructure, chillers, boilers and water systems in compliance with TSSA and GMP standards. You will operate, service and troubleshoot processing equipment while leading preventive maintenance tasks.

The role requires a 3rd Class Operating Engineer license, 3–5 years in manufacturing, PLC/SCADA familiarity, and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• 3rd Class Operating Engineer license in good standing with TSSA.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience maintaining and reassembling pumps, heat exchangers, water treatment equipment, and valves.
• Mechanical and electrical knowledge of boilers, chillers, HVAC, and auxiliaries.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain chillers, boilers, HVAC and auxiliary equipment.
• Support and optimize processing equipment operations including extraction and concentration.
• Carry out preventive maintenance program.
• Lead safety and equipment inspections; ensure compliance with GMP and TSSA guidelines.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

PLC / SCADA familiarity

Team player

Communication skills

Education

3rd Class Operating Engineer license (TSSA)

Tools

PLC systems

SCADA systems

Job description

Salary Range: CA$44.64 To CA$45.64 Annually

Who is Mother Parkers?

We are one of the largest tea and coffee manufacturers in North America, with a mission to create a better beverage experience for our customers. As a leading customer solutions provider to some of North America’s largest retailers and foodservice chains, we use state-of-the-art technology and new product innovation to help our customers grow their business and deliver superior products to their clientele. Our team of coffee and tea experts are deeply passionate about what we do, proud of our 100+ years of business success, and excited about building a future with endless possibilities. Come join our team and work among the best, collaborate with high performers, and contribute to challenging work every day!

The Role:

The Operating Engineer is responsible for supporting, maintaining, and optimizing the operation of facility infrastructure and processing equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant performance. This includes the operation and maintenance of chillers, boilers, and water distribution systems in compliance with Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) regulations. The role also supports capital and maintenance projects, contributing to equipment improvements and operational efficiency initiatives, while ensuring full compliance with all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), health and safety policies, and company procedures.

What you get to do:

• Repair and maintain chillers, boilers, HVAC and auxiliary equipment
• Support and optimize operations of the processing equipment including extraction and concentration
• Carry out preventative maintenance program
• Investigation and repairs of any issues with refrigeration, air quality, humidity or temperature
• Performance of tests and preparation of reports as required by the company and TSSA guidelines
• Samples, analyzes and adjusts water treatment chemicals and water levels
• Frequent inspections of equipment and logging data to identify trends, calculate efficiency and monitor consumption
• Lead communication with and supervision of contractors to ensure safety adherence
• Provide technical expertise and support to production management
• Assist the Maintenance and Engineering team with projects and equipment upgrades
• Escalating critical issues to Supervisors and Management
• Leading communication amongst team members through such actions as shift hand over meetings and shift reports
• Assist in maintaining safe plant operations in a mechanically sound condition meeting all federal, provincial and municipal guidelines
• Maintain and update a plant logbook in accordance with TSSA guidelines
• Ensure compliance with all company guidelines, policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

What you bring to the role:

• 3rd Class Operating Engineer license or equivalent in good standing with TSSA
• 3-5 years of relative experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in maintaining and reassembling key components in a processing facility including pumps, heat exchangers, water treatment equipment and steam and process valves
• Mechanical and electrical knowledge of boilers, chillers, HVAC and auxiliary equipment
• Detail-oriented with good organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with and understand electrical systems, programs and drawings
• Experience with PLC, SCADA systems and troubleshooting them
• Strong team player with ability to coordinate with other departments and contractors
• Able to take direction, both verbal and written, and communicate effectively
• Mechanical aptitude with strong troubleshooting capabilities
• Proficient computer skills
• Able to work flexible hours (overtime, periodic weekends and/or other shifts as required)
• Shows initiative, takes directions and executes plans efficiently

What we offer you:

• Competitive Total Rewards package – health benefits coverage on day 1, employer matched retirement savings plans, optional Health or Wellness Spending Accounts.
• Employee discount program on our coffee and tea products.
• Annual Safety Shoes Program – your safety is our #1 priority.
• Tuition Assistance Program – we value continuous learning and self-development.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

We use AI enabled tools to support parts of our selection process; however, every hiring decision is reviewed and finalized by our people.

While Mother Parkers welcomes all applications, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies or search firms. Only those candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. Mother Parkers is committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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