Refrigeration Technician

Nanaimo Forest Products; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health & dental

AD&D

Group life

Long-term disability

Retirement pension

Short-term disability

Job summary

Nanaimo Forest Products seeks a skilled Refrigeration Technician to join Harmac Pacific Pulp Mill on Vancouver Island. You will support operations by reading blueprints, installing and maintaining refrigeration systems, and ensuring safe, efficient plant performance.

This position operates under a Labour Agreement with PPWC Local #8 and follows a 4 day, 10 hour per day schedule. A strong team player with safety, reliability and problem-solving skills will thrive in this role.

Qualifications

• Interprovincial Refrigeration Technician Trades Qualification
• Demonstrate safety, teamwork, and accountability and work well with others.
• Attention to detail and high quality standards in task completion.
• Team player with initiative and willingness to contribute to the business.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings or specifications.
• Measure and lay out reference points for installation.
• Assemble and install refrigeration or HVAC components using hand and power tools.
• 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.
• Repair and replace parts for refrigeration or HVAC systems.
• Knowledge of centrifugal chillers.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Measurement & layout

Installation & troubleshooting

Pipefitting & welding

HVACR knowledge

DCS computer skills

Steam heating systems

Education

Interprovincial Refrigeration Technician Trades Qualification

Tools

Welding

Brazing

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 towards quality 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 peoplefirst. This is a job that will truly enrich your life both personally and professionally!