Maintenance Technician New

Job Description

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future

Role : Maintenance Technician

Location : Westlock

Hours : Full-Time. 40 hours per week. Regular Shifts

Why join us

Get ready to Own Impact as a Maintenance Technician at Trouw Nutrition, Westlock, a Nutreco company. As global leaders in animal nutrition and aquafeed, our shared purpose of Feeding the Future is making a positive global impact for generations to come. Join us in this impactful role and help deliver the production of feed, in a sustainable way to a growing population. Own your direction, Own your development and Own your path.

What you’ll do

Maintenance Technician plays a vital role in ensuring the reliability and safety of equipment at our Westlock Feed Mill by performing general maintenance tasks, preventive maintenance, and repairs. This position supports uninterrupted production operations by proactively identifying and resolving issues.

Perform preventive maintenance and equipment inspections to reduce downtime, complete accurate computer-based entries, including Team PM tasks and work order submissions

Conduct basic electrical and boiler maintenance

Fabricate and install new equipment or systems as required

Enforce safety procedures to minimize injury risk and reduce recordable incidents

Schedule and coordinate downtime with production for maintenance and repairs

Maintain inventory and order parts to ensure availability of spares

Fill out all corresponding permits required for each task without fail (e.g., hot work, confined space, lockout / tagout)

Ensure all major expenditures are communicated to and approved by the Plant Manager before proceeding

May assist with production tasks only when all maintenance responsibilities are complete and with approval from the Plant Manager

Unionized position under the Canada - Grain and General Services Union (GSU) agreement

Who we’re looking for

Millwright ticket or actively working toward certification (asset)

Class 5 Power Engineer ticket (asset)

Familiarity with preventive maintenance systems and computerized work order platforms (e.g., Team PM)

Ability and availability to work rotational shifts and overtime as required

Ability to work in regular shifts. Shift Time : 08.00 Am to 5.00 Pm

You’ll also need

Ability to regularly bend, twist, climb ladders, open / close lids and stand for extended periods

Ability to lift and move up to 25 kg (55 lbs) regularly

Millwright ticket or actively working toward certification (asset)

Class 5 Power Engineer ticket (asset)

Ability to focus on details within a fast-paced environment

Participate in a rotating on-call schedule Rotating shifts may be required, including occasional weekends or extended hours based on operational needs

What you’ll receive

As part of Nutreco, you’ll be a member of the SHV family, a diverse group of companies with global footprint. Join us and you’ll gain access to a wide network of expertise and global career paths. You’ll also benefit from the backing of one of the world’s largest privately owned businesses, known for its stability and long-term focus.

In addition, you’ll receive

Robust pension plan with employer matching that begins on Day 1!

Competitive health benefits - Medical / Dental / Vision / HSA, that start on Day 1!

Short-term / Long-term Disability and Mental Health spending allowance

Maternal top-up and Tuition Reimbursement

15 vacation days to start (tiered)

Annual bonus

How and why to find out more

We can offer you a rewarding career with real meaning and purpose. Where you’ll feel proud of the impactful role you perform every day and the part you play in Feeding the Future. So, if you’re interested in joining us, get ready to Own your progress, your potential and your career. We aim to review all applications within five business days and will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Please note that candidates applying to Canadian job openings must be authorised to work in Canada. Employer Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Final candidates who are offered the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.

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