stationary engineer "B" and refrigeration plant operator

Apple Valley Foods Inc; Kentville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A food processing company in Kentville, Nova Scotia, is seeking a Stationary Engineer 'B' and Refrigeration Plant Operator. The role involves coordinating maintenance activities, monitoring plant equipment, and ensuring safety procedures are followed. Candidates must have a valid Stationary Engineer 'B' license and experience with HVAC systems. This full-time position requires physical capabilities, including standing for extended periods and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

Disability benefits

Paramedical services coverage

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Valid Stationary Engineer 'B' license required.
• Experience with HVAC systems and low pressure boilers.
• Ability to analyze instrument readings and troubleshoot equipment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance activities and manage trade contractors.
• Monitor and inspect plant equipment for malfunctions.
• Maintain daily logs of operations and safety activities.

Job description

stationary engineer "B" and refrigeration plant operator

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Employer details Apple Valley Foods Inc

Job details

• Salary 35.00 hourly / 40 to 48 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

• At heights
• Confined spaces

Work setting

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Co-ordinate maintenance activities of trade contractors
• Complete and maintain station records, logs and reports
• Read electrical schematics, blueprints and other technical diagrams
• Analyze and record instrument readings and equipment malfunction
• Assist in locating and isolating system problems
• Assist in the development of operation, maintenance and safety procedures
• Clean and lubricate machinery and equipment
• Investigate problems to fix or make minor repair
• Maintain daily log of operation, maintenance and safety activities
• Monitor and inspect plant equipment and systems to detect equipment malfunctioning and to ensure plant systems are operating normally
• Operate automated or computerized control systems
• Perform routine equipment maintenance
• Start up and shut down power plant equipment
• Write plant or building operation reports

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Stationary Engineer 'B' - Refrigeration Plant Operator
• Stationary Engineer 3rd Class

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Alarms
• Central monitoring system
• Compressors
• Electronic controls
• HVAC
• Low pressure boilers
• MetersPumps
• Switches
• Valves
• Water and waste treatment utilities
• Hand tools

Area of specialization

• Maintenance
• Ventilation

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools

Personal suitability

• Team player
• Disability benefits
• Paramedical services coverage
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-11-15

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