Junior Refrigeration Technician

About High Liner

High Liner Foods was founded in 1899 in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada as a small salt fish company. Lunenburg is still the current home of our Canadian Operations.

High Liner Foods is the seafood brand people trust. Every day we’re Reimagining Seafood to Nourish Life through a focus on our customers, innovation, and of course, responsible operations. Our talented team is committed to the High Liner goal of becoming the leader in branded, value-added seafood in North America.

We offer professional, technical and operational career opportunities across Canada and the United States. We believe in building a high-performance organization by investing in our people. We are focused on developing future leaders from within and fostering career growth and advancement.

It’s our time to make waves. Join us.

High Liner Foods is a career destination. We look for high performing talent who value:

• Safety; it’s our #1 priority
• Opportunities to contribute to your community through volunteerism
• A culture of inclusion, support and recognition
• Senior leaders that are highly accessible and available to employees
• A strong focus on education and career development through training
• Competitive hourly rates and bonus potential for organizational performance
• A comprehensive benefit plan designed to keep up with the changing healthcare needs across North America

As the JR. Refrigeration Technician, a typical day might include the following:

You will operate, inspect and repair our ammonia refrigeration systems in a frozen food manufacturing environment in accordance with IIAR and ASHRAE standards while adhering to all state and local building codes and required safety regulations. Performs periodic inspections to locate and determine cause of equipment malfunctions. Conducts maintenance program inspections to prevent failure of such equipment as ammonia compressors, air compressors, boilers, electrical controls, pumps, fans, and HVAC equipment. Performs general building maintenance as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operation, inspection, and documenting readings of ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Operation and inspections of Facility equipment.
• Conducts maintenance, observation, and inspections of such equipment but not limited to: ammonia compressors, air compressors, boilers, electrical controls, pumps, fans and HVAC (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning) equipment.
• Log readings of Facility systems
• Complete all company assigned training
• Performs general building equipment observations as needed

Qualifications:

• High school diploma (or equivalent)
• Understand written documents
• Understand pressure and temperature readings
• Use of Hand Tool and Power Tools
• Follow SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) or Equipment Manual directions
• Basic maintenance equipment repairs like oil and filter changes, belts, bearings and motors
• Complete LOTO (Lock out tag out) training
• Basic electrical troubleshooting training and/or experience desired for this position
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States - relocation assistance is available

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Health, Safety & Wellness

At High Liner Foods, we believe strongly in the safety and wellness of our employees. Our organization has a number of policies, programs and practices that focus on safety, wellness, health and sustainability of the overall organization.

Recruitment Process

Our process is meaningful but efficient! We want to get to know you and show you what our world is like.

Applicants who demonstrate potential will be contacted directly for a preliminary phone interview. Successful applications from this stage will participate in a behavioral-based interview and/or a facility walk-through.

All hires are conditional upon the successful completion of references, background checks and applicable drug testing.

High Liner Foods (USA), Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity & inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or marital status, genetic information or other protected status, covered by federal, state or local law.

Accommodations for Applicants with Disabilities. High Liner Foods (USA), Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans’ Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact humanresources@highlinerfoods.com for assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)