Stationary Engineer

About Ya YA Foods:

Ya YA Foods is a dynamic and high-growth manufacturer of liquid food and unique beverages. With over 30 years’ experience, we have evolved into a versatile manufacturer and co-packer of a variety of low acid and high acid beverage and liquid food items. We are a family-owned Canadian business who prides itself in its proven track record of satisfying the needs of global multi-national customers. We are a solution provider for our customers, always striving to exceed expectations on innovation, quality, service, and speed to market. For further information about us, please check our website at yayafoods.com

A career at Ya YA FOODS will offer you the opportunity to…

• Build a career, not just have a job
• Work in a dynamic and high-growth company with very skilled professionals
• Become part of a teamwork focused culture
• Be a part of an organization that supports your future growth path

Reports to: Chief Stationary Engineer

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain boilers, air compressors, chillers, water towers, water softeners, air dryers, pumps, and fans.
• Record specific data (temperature, hours of operation, fuel consumption, water levels, etc.).
• Manually operate/adjust control systems to start or shut down equipment safely.
• Conduct safety tests, periodical inspections, repairs, adjustments, and lubrication of equipment.
• Record and report actions taken, technical interventions when investigating and troubleshooting existing systems.
• Monitor and feed chemicals into systems and devices.
• Perform and record routine inspections and water testing.
• Evaluate situations, analyze problems, and recommend solutions for both emergency and permanent fixes.
• Provide recommendations & inputs for improvement of operational efficiency.
• Provide relief coverage for shift engineers as required.
• Identify when external maintenance intervention is needed.
• Guide service contractors by preparing scope of work and monitoring to ensure maintenance work is completed.
• Compliance with all rules & policies regarding health safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, company requirements, etc.
• Compliance with the Company’s Integrated Management Systems which includes, but is not limited to Production, Quality, Food Safety & GMP.
• Other duties as assigned.

Profile

• Minimum certification for 3rd class maintenance engineer is required
• Minimum of 2 years experience in steam plant is required
• Experience working with industrial boilers, compressors, and chillers in a manufacturing environment is required, with electrical skills is an asset
• Experience working with steam fitting, air compressors, pumps, dryers, and/or blowers is an asset
• Operational field experience is required for troubleshooting, diagnosing, and correcting malfunctioning of various types of equipment and controls encountered in the unit
• Possess a broad-based knowledge of mechanical and plumbing skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of TSSA, environmental, and health and safety regulations
• Ability to respond quickly
• Attention to details
• Comfortable with using computers, and proficiency with MS office tools, Word, Excel, Outlook
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Able to work with hand tools, power tools, and climb stairs and ladders
• Ability to frequently work alone or with people at elevated heights and with noise
• Capable of working in dry and humid conditions
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs
• NB: Successful candidates will be required to provide photo ID, banking details, a valid SIN number, and (if applicable) a valid work permit.

Why Join Us

We believe that the key to creating and growing a successful business is by investing in our people—some of whom have been a part of our team for over 30 years. This is at the core of who we are, what we do, and how we grow our business—as a versatile, automated manufacturer and co-packer of a wide-variety of beverages and liquid food items. In our view, a happy team means a better workforce, a better product, and more satisfied customers.

Furthermore, we encourage different perspectives and celebrate diversity in our workforce—where every employee has the opportunity to realize his or her full potential in a working environment that is supportive of everyone. Upon request, we will gladly provide accommodations to any candidate with a disability taking part in the selection process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $33.00-$35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Etobicoke, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• steam plant: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• 3rd Class Stationary Engineer certification (required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (required)
• Day Shift (required)

Work Location: One location