Refrigeration Technician I - 2nd Shift

About High Liner 

High Liner Foods was founded in 1899 in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada as a small salt fish company. Lunenburg is still the current home of our Canadian Operations.  

High Liner Foods is the seafood brand people trust. Every day we’re Reimagining Seafood to Nourish Life through a focus on our customers, innovation, and of course, responsible operations. Our talented team is committed to the High Liner goal of becoming the leader in branded, value-added seafood in North America.  

We offer professional, technical and operational career opportunities across Canada and the United States. We believe in building a high-performance organization by investing in our people. We are focused on developing future leaders from within and fostering career growth and advancement.  

It’s our time to make waves. Join us. 

High Liner Foods is a career destination. We look for high performing talent who value:  

• Safety; it’s our #1 priority 
• Opportunities to contribute to your community through volunteerism 
• A culture of inclusion, support and recognition  
• Senior leaders that are highly accessible and available to employees 
•  A strong focus on education and career development through training
• Competitive hourly rates and bonus potential for organizational performance 
• A comprehensive benefit plan designed to keep up with the changing healthcare needs across North America 

 As the Refrigeration Technician, a typical day might include the following:

You will operate, inspect and repair our ammonia refrigeration systems in a frozen food manufacturing environment in accordance with IIAR and ASHRAE standards while adhering to all state and local building codes and required safety regulations.

• Provide planned, scheduled maintenance of equipment including ammonia compressors, air compressors, boilers, electrical controls, pumps, fans and HAVAC equipment in order to minimize un-planned outages leading to costly repairs and lost production.

• Perform periodic inspections to locate and determine causes of malfunctions

• Assisting with all Capital refrigeration projects to come in on time and under or at budget.

• Maintain test and inspect all plant fire prevention and emergency response systems and equipment.

• Assist with general building maintenance as required.

Must Haves:

• Have a minimum of 3 years of HVAC and refrigeration experience, preferably with Ammonia based systems.

• You have a passion for all things maintenance, we are looking for a well rounded skill set so you must be able to deal with the administrative and technology side of the job in addition to the technical aspects of the job.

• You enjoy collaborating with a wide range of skill sets. In this role, you’ll deal with multiple personality types and a wide spectrum of skill sets.

• You have knowledge and understanding of both scheduling preventative maintenance and responding to issues that arise and the ability to prioritize and delegate appropriately.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States - relocation assistance is available

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Health, Safety & Wellness

At High Liner Foods, we believe strongly in the safety and wellness of our employees. Our organization has a number of policies, programs and practices that focus on safety, wellness, health and sustainability of the overall organization. 

Recruitment Process

Our process is meaningful but efficient! We want to get to know you and show you what our world is like.  

Applicants who demonstrate potential will be contacted directly for a preliminary phone interview. Successful applications from this stage will participate in a behavioral-based interview and/or a facility walk-through.  

All hires are conditional upon the successful completion of references, background checks and applicable drug testing.

High Liner Foods (USA), Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity & inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or marital status, genetic information or other protected status, covered by federal, state or local law.

Accommodations for Applicants with Disabilities. High Liner Foods (USA), Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans’ Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact humanresources@highlinerfoods.com for assistance.