Industrial Engineer

Winnipeg, MB, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 27, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 28, 2026

Original job description

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. Here's a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...

What We Offer

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment
FULL flex benefits program
Company matching RRSP
Family culture
Advancement opportunities
Profit Sharing
128 year, family owned and operated company history

Position Summary

The Class 3 Power Engineer is responsible for the safe, efficient operation, maintenance, and monitoring of refrigeration, heating, cooling, and utility systems that support food storage and distribution operations. This role ensures regulatory compliance, equipment reliability, product quality, and workplace safety while maintaining critical temperature-controlled environments. The Power Engineer performs inspections, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and responds to equipment alarms and emergencies to minimize downtime and support continuous facility operations.

Essential Functions

Operate, monitor, inspect, and maintain refrigeration, HVAC, compressed air, and utility systems to support facility operations.
Ensure safe and efficient operation of plant equipment while maintaining temperature-controlled environments that meet food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Perform preventative maintenance, equipment testing, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs to maximize system reliability and minimize downtime.
Monitor system performance, analyze operating data and trends, and implement corrective actions to optimize equipment performance and energy efficiency.
Respond to equipment alarms, emergencies, process upsets, and after-hours operational issues as required.
Maintain accurate operating logs, maintenance records, regulatory documentation, and shift reports.
Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, environmental, food safety, and regulatory requirements, including participation in lockout/tagout procedures, hazard assessments, and safe work practices.
Coordinate with operations, maintenance, sanitation, contractors, and external service providers to support uninterrupted facility operations.
Support equipment commissioning, shutdowns, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Participate in emergency response activities and maintain housekeeping standards within mechanical and utility areas.
Perform other duties related to facility operations and maintenance as assigned.
Maintain availability for emergency refrigeration response via phone or in-person support.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Valid Class 3 Power Engineer Certificate or higher designation.
Minimum 5 years of experience operating and maintaining industrial refrigeration, HVAC, compressed air, and utility systems in food processing, cold storage, distribution, or other industrial environments.
Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems and temperature-controlled warehouse operations preferred.
Strong knowledge of preventative maintenance programs, equipment troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and system optimization.
Ability to interpret operating data, trend reports, technical drawings, P&IDs, equipment manuals, and written procedures.
Knowledge of applicable safety, environmental, food safety, and regulatory requirements.

Equipment / Tools / Technology

Proficiency with CMMS, BAS, and computer applications including Google Workspace.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage priorities, communicate equipment recommendations, and work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
Lean Six Sigma and/or Continuous Improvement experience is considered an asset.
Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-outs as required.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talentcanada@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.

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Responsibilities

Operate, monitor, inspect, and maintain refrigeration, HVAC, compressed air, and utility systems to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant facility operations. Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting, respond to alarms and emergencies, maintain operating and regulatory records, and coordinate with internal teams and contractors to support continuous operations.

Requirements

Requires a valid Class 3 Power Engineer Certificate or higher and at least five years of experience maintaining industrial refrigeration, HVAC, compressed air, and utility systems. Candidates should have strong troubleshooting and analytical skills, knowledge of safety and regulatory requirements, and proficiency with CMMS, BAS, and computer applications; rotating shifts and emergency call-outs may be required.

Skills

Industrial Refrigeration
HVAC Systems
Preventative Maintenance
Equipment Troubleshooting
Root Cause Analysis
System Optimization
Ammonia Refrigeration
Compressed Air Systems
Operating Data Analysis
Technical Drawing Interpretation
CMMS
Building Automation Systems
Google Workspace
Lockout/Tagout
Continuous Improvement
Emergency Response

Benefits

Medical Benefits
Dental Benefits
Prescription Drug Benefits
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Flexible Benefits Program
Matching Registered Retirement Savings Plan
Family Culture
Advancement Opportunities
Profit Sharing

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Keywords

Class 3 Power Engineer Certificate
Industrial Refrigeration
Ammonia Refrigeration
HVAC
Compressed Air
Utility Systems
Temperature-Controlled Warehousing
Food Storage
Food Safety
Preventive Maintenance
Equipment Testing
Troubleshooting
Root Cause Analysis
System Optimization
Energy Efficiency
Operating Data
Trend Reports
Technical Drawings
P&IDs
CMMS
Building Automation Systems
Google Workspace
Lockout/Tagout
Hazard Assessments
Regulatory Compliance
Emergency Response
Equipment Commissioning
Capital Projects
Lean Six Sigma
Continuous Improvement

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