Boiler Operator

About us

Louisbourg Seafoods Ltd is a family-operated seafood business which credits the company's success with their levels of control and expertise at all stages of seafood production.

Responsibilities:

Operate Refrigeration Room Equipment. Start/Stop equipment as required. (Record logging of equipment every 2 hours). Operate Boiler Room Equipment. Start/Stop as required (Daily boiler chemical testing). Operate Plant equipment's for production( Record logging of equipment every 2 hours)

• Operate a boiler and required maintenance as set forth by Nova Scotia Labour, Skills and Immigration Technical Safety Division
• Daily boiler feed water chemical testing
• Maintenance & repairs of boilers (General)
• Yearly cleaning of boilers (dismantle & reassemble) preparing for inspection by Nova Scotia Labour, Skills, and Immigration Technical Safety Division
• Boiler feed water repairs & maintenance (seal, bearing replacement, etc.)
• Receive Light Oil fuel (No.2) deliveries.

• Clean filters for seawater to the plant before, after during for adequate flow for start of production.
• Oversee the refrigeration systems and plant operators, contractors, maintenance personnel when working on equipment.
• Establish and implement procedures for safely installing, inspecting, operating, and maintaining the plant equipment in accordance with applicable governing acts and regulations.
• Be responsible for the operation of the refrigeration compressor room, Brine freezers, cooler and cold storage, and all maintenance.
• Operate compressor and other equipment as needed during production.
• Checking all mechanical equipment, i.e., controls, gauges, valves, and other components to ensure the plant operation is operating safely and efficiently.
• Maintain logbooks and records for inspections of any equipment in the plant.
• Completing Work Orders and Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4th Class Standardized Power Engineer Ticket
• Experience in working in production facilities or similar environment is an asset.
• Ability to work on call to respond to alarms and emergency service.
• Ability to triage multiple priorities effectively to address key issues first to successful resolution.
• Calm and steady under pressure, applying sound judgement and problem-solving skills.

CRITICAL SKILLS:

• Safety Conscious
• Ability to lead and motivate.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Ability to show initiative and work with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Reliable, timely with all work assignments
• Professional, courteous attitude

WORKING CONDITION:

• Location: Louisbourg, NS
• Physical Demands: 24/7 operation – 12 hr shifts
• Environment: Cold, damp
• Schedule: 24/7 continuous operation, On Call, 12 hr shift

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $17.00-$20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• On call

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2024-03-01