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The Opportunity

Glace Bay, NS
Skilled Trades and Labour
Experienced
Full-time
Benefits:
Flexible Work

Clearwater Seafood Limited Partnership is recognized for its consistent quality, wide diversity and reliable delivery of premium wild seafood, including Sea Scallops, Argentine Scallops, Lobster, Arctic Surf Clams, Cold Water Shrimp, Snow Crab and an increasing variety of value-added products. Since it's founding in 1976, Clearwater has invested in science, people, technology, resource ownership and resource management to preserve and grow its sustainable seafood resource. This commitment has allowed Clearwater to remain a leader in the North American seafood industry for almost three decades.

Clearwater's Glace Bay, NS location requires a Maintenance Technician

Purpose of Position:

Assist in all aspects of the day-to-day maintenance and preventive maintenance for the clam and crab operations at Highland Fisheries.

Reporting Structure:

This position reports to: Maintenance Manager

What you'll do

Responsibilities

  • Perform a wide variety of general plant maintenance repairs and services.
  • Maintenance and repair of pumps, hydraulic systems, air compressors, processing and packaging equipment
  • Monitor shipments of spare parts and replacement of equipment
  • Coordinate special projects as directed by the Maintenance Manager.
  • This job requires lifting weights in excess of 40kg and working in tight areas.
  • Perform welding and plumbing duties as needed.
  • Responsible for alerting the Maintenance Manager of any unusual occurrence and/or damage that has taken place or that may occur.
  • Maintain a professional courteous manner with all vendors, contractors, and fellow employees.
  • Assure safety standards are used which comply with all company policies.
  • Responsible for 24-hour emergency maintenance service as scheduled

What you'll need

Qualifications

  • Three to Five years experience in a maintenance role would be an asset.
  • Knowledge of plumbing, wood working, painting, electricity.
  • Basic welding and brazing practices and techniques.
  • Operational characteristics of mechanical equipment and tools used in area of work assigned.
  • Ability to operate pallet jack and forklift.
  • Experience with a variety of types of equipment i.e., pumps, hydraulics, packaging equipment, conveyors
  • Basic Computer skills
  • A relevant trade designation i.e., millwright, electrician etc. is an asset.

We're looking for

Core Skills

ACE Management Responsible Technology Maintenance

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A little bit about us

Clearwater Seafoods

Clearwater Seafoods is one of North America's largest vertically-integrated seafood companies and the largest holder of shellfish licenses and quotas in Canada. It is recognized globally for its superior quality, food safety, diversity of species and reliable worldwide delivery of premium wild, eco-certified seafood, including scallops, lobster, clams, coldwater shrimp, sea cucumber, langoustine, whelk and crab.

Since its founding in 1976, Clearwater has invested in science, people and technological innovation, as well as resource ownership and management to sustain and grow its seafood resource. This commitment has allowed it to remain a leader in the global seafood market and in sustainable seafood excellence.

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Key Behavioral Competencies:

  • Great communication skills, and team collaboration is necessary.
  • Problem solving abilities are a definite must.
  • Attention to detail and quality assurance.
  • Dependable, punctual, and trustworthy
  • Great people skills, approachable, and able to resolve conflict.
  • Goal orientated and driven to succeed.