Stationary Engineer Co op

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, HP air compressors, chillers, cooling 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.
• Test various water chemistry, monitor and adjust the chemical feeds into systems and devices as required.
• 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.
• Perform preventive maintenance as required.
• Housekeeping for the entire power plant.
• 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 

• Third-class operating engineer’s certification is required. 
• Experience working with industrial boilers, air compressors, and chillers in a manufacturing environment, is required.
• Experience working with steam fitting, steam/ water/ compressed air distribution, steam devices, HP pumps, Air dryers, and/or blowers with electrical/millwright/refrigeration skills 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.
• Ability to work rotating continental shift with minimum supervision. 
• 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 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.