Maintenance Technician

Clearwater Seafood Limited Partnership was founded in 1976 as a small, local lobster retailer in Nova Scotia. Almost 50 years later, Clearwater has grown to become one of North America's largest vertically-integrated seafood companies and is recognized globally for its superior quality, food safety, diversity of species and reliable worldwide delivery of premium seafood.

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

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

Duties & Accountabilities:

• 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.

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.

Working Conditions:

• This can be a high-stress position. Most of the time is spent on the plant production floor, which can prove to be cool & damp.
• This a shift work position, which includes day and night shifts and occasional weekends.

Qualifications:

• Red Seal Certification or a valid Millwright Ticket is required
• 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 & HVAC is an asset
• A relevant trade designation i.e., millwright, electrician etc. is an asset.
• Training in confined space, lock out etc. an asset.

We encourage applications that reflect the diverse community that we serve, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and others.

Clearwater is dedicated to ensuring a fair and accessible hiring process for all candidates. We encourage applicants to self-identify in their application and to contact us at if they require accommodations during the recruitment process.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking
• Store discount
• Wellness program

Work Location: In person