Refrigeration Technician

Harmac Pacific, Nanaimo Forest Products, Ltd.; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Pulp Mill in Nanaimo is seeking a skilled Refrigeration Technician to support operations. This role includes installing, troubleshooting, and repairing various refrigeration and air conditioning systems. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and ability to work collaboratively. This position comes with a comprehensive benefits package and emphasizes safety and teamwork.

Benefits

Extended Health & Dental Benefits

Group Life

Retirement Pension

Short-Term Disability Plan

Qualifications

• Demonstrate the values of safety and accountability.
• Ability to work well with others as a proven team player.
• Expectations to follow quality control standards.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints and other specifications.
• Install and troubleshoot refrigeration systems.
• Repair and replace parts for air conditioning systems.

Skills

Interprovincial Refrigeration Technician Trades Qualification

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Adaptability

Tools

Welding and brazing equipment

DCS control systems

Job description

Join a company that prides itself on putting its people first. Competitive salary: $53.45/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

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 completed 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 are highly 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 people first. This is a job that will truly enrich your life both personally and professionally!