Refrigeration/Reliability Engineer

Position Summary:

Primary role of the Reliability / Project Engineer is to identify, manage, improve equipment run time and preventative maintenance program. At the same time, the role requires hands-on work through design, install and commissioning of projects.

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Carry out daily checks on refrigeration equipment and make any necessary repairs or adjustments
• Monitor and adjust equipment to lower utility costs
• Tour (Gemba Walk) the facility on a regular basis to ensure equipment and building is safe
• Continuously develop preventative maintenance programs along with programs to respond to unexpected or emergency situations
• Track building and equipment repair. Monitor the performance of equipment, which includes monitoring preventative maintenance and safety programs
• Build and Analyze Equipment Reliability to find pattern / re-occurring issues. Use six sigma and kaizen mythology to lead and facilitate continuous improvement
• Make recommendations on programs and equipment to improve efficiency and meet ongoing customer requirements
• Implementation of Projects from inception to completion in order to satisfy Project Requirements
• Lead and manage the design and install of the Project to provide robust solutions that meet customer specification, budget and timeline
• Manage technical or engineering projects
• Operate in accordance with WHMIS and other regulations as required
• Ensure the operations follow all Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR), Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) and Good Warehouse Practices (GWP)/Good Drivers Practices (GDP) for transport rules and regulations
• Other projects or duties as assigned

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven knowledge in refrigerated warehouse environment
• 3-5 years experienve in a similar role
• Excellent organizational / communication skills, prestation skills, report writing skills
• Proven performance in continuous improvement environment

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Post Secondary education or training in a Technical discipline is preferred (Mechatronics / Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering)
• Mechanical, millright, electrical and/or welding experience is an asset