Power Engineer/Refrigeration Maintenance Technician

BCtechjobs; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

RRSP matching

Relocation assistance

Discounted accommodation

On-site parking

Great team culture

Job summary

Ucluelet Harbour Seafoods, a division of Pacific Seafood, is seeking a full-time Class 4 Power Engineer/Refrigeration Maintenance Technician in Ucluelet, BC. The role operates a rotating 12-hour shift roster (days 7am–7pm and nights 7pm–7am) on a 4-on, 3-off pattern.

You will ensure safe operation and upkeep of industrial refrigeration equipment and ammonia systems, reporting to the Chief Engineer. Join a team dedicated to safety and quality in a coastal work environment.

Qualifications

• Valid, registered Class 4 Power Engineer certificate or Refrigeration Operator certificate.
• Background in a mechanical trade such as millwright, plumber, or electrician.
• Combined electrician and power engineer qualifications are valued.
• Experience in the seafood or food industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine plant rounds to monitor pressures, temperatures, and system performance.
• Record readings and maintenance activities in the plant logbook.
• Carry out preventive maintenance and repairs on compressors, condensers, evaporators, and pumps.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and system faults and resolve them independently.
• Follow ammonia safety, lockout/tagout, and emergency response procedures.

Skills

Industrial refrigeration

Electrical trades

Ammonia systems

Seafood industry

Education

Class 4 Power Engineer certificate

Refrigeration Operator certificate

Job description

• Keep industrial refrigeration systems running safely at a BC seafood processing facility
• Earn $30–$35 per hour based on your ticket, plus comprehensive benefits, RRSP matching, relocation assistance, and discounted accommodation
• Join a progressive team where you can grow your career

About Pacific Seafood

Pacific Seafood began in 1941 as a small fresh seafood shop in Portland, Oregon, and has grown into one of North America's largest seafood companies, still owned and led by the Dulcich family. Rather than relying on others, the company manages every step of its supply chain itself, from fishing and harvesting to processing and distribution, so restaurants, retailers and foodservice partners get fresh, high-quality protein they can trust.

Healthy oceans keep the business running, so the company takes responsibility for protecting them. Through the year-long Sustainability Saves campaign, every team member helps cut water and energy use across the company. That trust in people carries through to their growth, with training and support that help team members build new skills. For anyone who wants their work to count, Pacific Seafood offers a family-owned home to grow a lasting career.

For more information, please visit our website: pacificseafood.com

About Ucluelet, BC

Tucked on the rugged west coast of Vancouver Island, Ucluelet is a small, welcoming community where the ocean sets the pace of life. Known locally as "Ukee," the town sits at the edge of Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, with old-growth rainforest, sandy beaches and the famous Wild Pacific Trail right on your doorstep. Days off might mean surfing at Long Beach, kayaking the harbour, whale watching, fishing or simply watching dramatic winter storms roll in off the Pacific. With a close-knit population of around 2,000, a growing food and café scene, and nearby Tofino just a short drive away, Ucluelet offers the rare chance to trade the commute for coastal living, without giving up a strong sense of community.

For more information, please visit: ucluelet.ca/

About the Opportunity

Ucluelet Harbour Seafoods, a division of Pacific Seafood, is looking for a full-time Class 4 Power Engineer/Refrigeration Maintenance Technician based in Ucluelet, BC. This role works a rotating 12-hour shift roster (7am–7pm days and 7pm–7am nights) on a 4-on, 3-off, 3-on, 4-off pattern, alternating between two weeks of day shifts and two weeks of night shifts.

Reporting to the Chief Engineer/Maintenance Manager, you will play a pivotal role in keeping the plant compliant with the Act and regulations governing refrigeration facilities in BC. You will be primarily responsible for the safe operation and upkeep of its industrial refrigeration equipment and ammonia systems as part of a team.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conducting routine plant rounds to monitor pressures, temperatures, and system performance
• Recording readings and maintenance activities in the plant logbook
• Carrying out hands-on preventive maintenance and repairs on compressors, condensers, evaporators, and pumps
• Troubleshooting mechanical and system faults and resolving them independently
• Following ammonia safety, lockout/tagout, and emergency response procedures

About You

To qualify, you will need a valid, registered Class 4 Power Engineer certificate or Refrigeration Operator certificate, backed by relevant technical work experience, and comfort working with ammonia systems.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Experience operating and maintaining industrial refrigeration equipment
• A background in a mechanical trade, such as millwright, plumber, or electrician
• Combined electrician and power engineer qualifications
• Experience in the seafood or food industry

As our ideal candidate, you will take pride in working with your hands, bring confidence with technical equipment, and work well independently, as well as genuinely enjoy life in a coastal community known for its wildlife and tourism.

This is an opportunity for a certified professional to take the next step in their career while building a life in Ucluelet.

About the Benefits

Compensation is based on the ticket held, with a competitive hourly rate of:

• Refrigeration Operator: $30.00/hr
• Class 4 Power Engineer: $32.00/hr
• Class 3 Power Engineer or higher: $35.00/hr

You'll also receive a host of excellent benefits, including:

• Comprehensive health benefits package with extended health, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• RRSP matching
• Relocation assistance
• Discounted accommodation, tailored to your needs
• On-site parking
• A great team culture

Bring your technical skills to a hands-on team where you can keep growing.