Refrigeration Technician

nanaimoforestproducts; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health & Dental Benefits

Group Life

Long-Term Disability Coverage

Retirement Pension

Short-Term Disability Plan

Job summary

Harmac Pacific Pulp Mill in Nanaimo, BC, seeks a skilled Refrigeration Technician to support maintenance of industrial refrigeration and HVAC systems. Under the Mechanical Superintendent, you will read blueprints, install and troubleshoot components, and ensure safety and quality on a four-day, 10-hour work week with PPWC Local #8 union.

The role emphasizes independence, strong interpersonal skills, and reliability.

Qualifications

• Safety, teamwork and accountability are valued.
• Attention to detail and following specific steps is essential.
• Willingness to work with others to move the business forward.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings or other specifications.
• Measure and lay out reference points for installation.
• Assemble and install refrigeration/AC components including motors, gauges, valves and compressors.
• Measure and cut piping and connect piping using welding and brazing equipment.
• Install, troubleshoot and overhaul HVAC and refrigeration systems.
• Start up system and test for leaks with testing devices.
• Repair and replace parts of refrigeration/AC/ventilation or heat pump systems.
• Knowledge of centrifugal chillers.
• Navigate DCS controls on computer systems.
• Knowledge of steam heating systems.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Initiative

Education

Interprovincial Refrigeration Technician Trades Qualification

Tools

Welding equipment

DCS controls

Job description

Join a company that prides itself on putting its peoplefirst. Competitive salary: $55.64/hour

About The Organization:

Created in 2008 and privately held, Harmac Pacific Pulp operates a Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft pulp mill on the East coast of Vancouver Island near Nanaimo, BC. Nanaimo Forest Products (NFP) Ltd., the owner of the Harmac Pacific trademark, restarted the mill with a single production line on October 3, 2008. Since that time the mill has grown to two production lines and a capacity of 400,000 tonnes of world-class pulp per year. Key to Harmac’s success is the employee ownership model. Our employees are very active participants in the running of the business and have 2 members that they appoint to the company’s 6 seats on its Board of Directors.

The future of Harmac Pacific Pulp is looking bright. Through extensive capital investments, the organization has made significant improvements to productivity and reliability. In addition, as of 2013, the installation has been complete of a 25 MW Green Energy turbogenerator which we currently use to sell power to BC Hydro.

Job description:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Refrigeration Technician to join our team at Harmac Pacific Pulp Mill. Under the direction of the Mechanical Superintendent, you will support operations by performing

Youare an independent self-starter,with strong interpersonal and communication skills.In addition, you arehighly organized and adaptable to changes in the work environment. Able to think on your feet and shift priorities mid project as emergency repairs arrive. This position comes under a Labour Agreement with the PPWC Local #8 union and is scheduled for a 4 day, 10 hr/day work week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings or other specifications
• Measure and lay out reference points for installation
• Assemble and install refrigeration or air conditioning components such as motors, controls, gauges, valves, circulating pumps, condensers, humidifiers, evaporators and compressors using hand and power tools
• Measure and cut piping, and connect piping using welding and brazing equipment
• Install, troubleshoot and overhaul entire heating, ventilation, air handling, refrigeration and air conditioning systems
• Start up system and test for leaks using testing devices
• Repair and replace parts and components for entire refrigeration, air conditioning, ventilation or heat pump systems
• Have a working knowledge of centrifugal chillers
• Computer skills for navigating DCS controls
• Having working knowledge of steam heating systems

Qualifications:

• Interprovincial Refrigeration Technician Trades Qualification
• Demonstrate the values of safety, teamwork, and accountability and work well with others.
• Attention to detail, especially ensuring specific steps are followed to complete a task and have high standards towardsquality control.
• Along with your qualifications, you will be a proven team player who is excited about contributing to the business.We value initiative and the willingness to work with others to move our business forward.

Benefits

This position offers a wealth of benefits including Extended Health & Dental Benefits, AD&D, Group Life, and Long-Term Disability Coverage, and a Retirement Pension. The company and union also provide their own Short-Term Disability Plan.

Best of all, you will be joining a company that prides itself on putting its people first. This is a job that will truly enrich your life both personally and professionally!