Clearwater Seafoods

Clearwater Seafoods is one of the world's largest vertically integrated seafood companies with over 1,900 employees in offices, plants and vessels across the globe. The Canadian company operates from ocean-to-plate, owning its own fishing licenses, vessels and processing facilities, while also providing delivery to its customers worldwide. Clearwater is recognized globally for its superior quality, food safety and diversity of premium wild-caught seafood, including scallops, lobster, langoustine, clams, whelk, shrimp and crabs.

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

In 2021, Clearwater was acquired by a partnership between Premium Brands and the Mi'kmaq Coalition, comprised of seven Mi'kmaq communities in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. Today, Clearwater is proudly Indigenous-owned, committed to creating a sustainable seafood future for generations to come.

Purpose of Position:

Under the direction of the Chief Engineer, the Power Engineer is responsible for but not limited to, the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the refrigeration and boiler systems at our Highland Fisheries plant in Glace Bay, NS.

Reporting Structure:

This position reports to: Chief Engineer

Duties & Accountabilities (Responsibilities):

• Operate Refrigeration Room equipment. Start / stop equipment as required. (Record logging of equipment every 2 hrs.)
• Help with refrigeration room equipment maintenance.
• Compressor overhauls; motor change outs, oil changes
• Condenser repairs / maintenance ( belts, motors, water sprays)
• Repairs to pumps (seals, coupling etc.)
• Draining oil from system
• Refrigeration Room(s) Housekeeping
• Preventative Maintenance (SAP System)

BOILER ROOM

• Operate Boiler Room equipment. Start / Stop as required. (Daily boiler chemical testing)
• Maintenance & repairs of boilers
• Yearly cleaning of boilers(dismantle & reassemble) for D.O.L. inspections ( extremely dirty work)
• Boiler feed water repairs & maintenance (seal, bearing replacement, etc.)
• Fuel Oil pump repairs & maintenance.
• Receive Light Oil fuel ( No.2) deliveries
• Engine Room Housekeeping
• Preventative Maintenance (SAP System)

ICE HOUSE

• Operate, maintain & repairs to ice making and ice delivery system

CRAB PRODUCTION/MAIN PLANT

• Drain oil from ammonia system after hours and or on weekends.
• Prepare Equipment for production. Start / stop/ defrost .Repairs to evaporators (fans, solenoid, etc.)
• Respond to ammonia leaks
• Respond to temperature issues relating to freezers/chill tank etc.
• Monitor cold storage glycol floor heating system.
• Operate, maintain, repairs to plant AHU system.

CLAM PRODUCTION

• Operate, maintain, repairs to Freon refrigeration system.
• Monitor Process room temperatures, adjust as required.
• Operate, maintain, repairs to Service Air Compressors.

OTHER DUTIES

• Security (open /close gates after hours) Respond to after-hours visitors, employees, trucks to open / close gates
• Monitor / respond to fire alarms though out the plant during regular and after hours
• Other related duties as required

Key Behavioral Competencies:

• Dependable, punctual and trustworthy
• Problem solving abilities is a definite must
• Great communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Goal oriented
• Team player
• Safety Conscious

Working Conditions:

• Location: Highland Fisheries, Glace Bay
• Travel: None
• Physical Demands: 24/7 operation - 12 hr shifts
• Environment: Cold, hot, damp, noise
• Schedule: 24/7 continous operation, 12 hr shift

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Computer training is asset
• 3rd Class Standardized Power Engineer Ticket or 4th Class Standardized Power Engineer Ticket + 2nd Class Refrigeration Plant Operator Ticket

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their cover letter and resume to:

Clearwater Seafoods Limited Partnership

757 Bedford Highway, Bedford, NS

B4A 3Z7E-Mail to: [email protected] stating job title in e-mail Subject line

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.