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Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.
Join our innovative, fast-paced distribution centres and help deliver essential products to over 1,600 stores. With flexible schedules and a strong commitment to health and safety, you’ll play a vital role in keeping Canadians stocked with what they need most.
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The Power Engineer is responsible for the maintenance and safe consistent operation of the Ammonia/Glycol refrigeration plant and preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and monitoring of all life safety, HVAC, electrical and mechanical systems within the Retail Support Centre while actively contributing to a positive, productive and safe working environment.
Schedule: This position works on a rotating 12‑hour shift schedule, alternating between:
- 4 days on / 3 days off, followed by
- 3 days on / 4 days off
Shifts run 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. and
7:00 pm to 7:00 am
Here’s where you’ll have an impact:
- Responsible for the maintenance and safe, consistent operation of the Ammonia/ Glycol Refrigeration Plant and all related systems
- Monitor, maintain, trouble shoot and repair life safety systems, including sprinkler systems and piping, sprinkler risers, valve groups, fire pump, fire hoses, extinguishers, fire alarm panel and fire dialer
- Monitor, maintain, trouble shoot and repair all HVAC and human comfort systems, including RTU’s, unit heaters, lighting, etc
- Monitor, maintain, trouble shoot and repair all building related mechanical equipment, including, dock plates, overhead doors, rollup doors, pumps, back- up generator, motors, fans, plumbing and electrical systems
- Monitor, maintain, trouble shoot and repair banana / fruit ripening rooms, and related equipment
- Maintenance of all tools, parts and equipment used within the RSC, ensuring adequate stock on hand for critical equipment failures
- Complete daily logs and preventative maintenance schedules as required.
- Maintain a safe, clean, professional work environment always, utilizing Sobeys 5S Standards
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned
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What you bring to the table:
- Knowledge and direct working experience in various building systems; boilers, compressors, electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics, instructions, control sequences with a clear understanding of local codes, regulations and bylaws
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite; Word Excel, including automated controlled refrigerated systems
- Knowledge and direct working experience in the maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of banana/fruit ripening rooms
- Other related mechanical trades licensing or skills: welding, electrician, millwright, plumber, refrigeration mechanic an asset
- Valid minimum 4th Class Power Engineer Certificate and License valid in Province of employment
- A minimum of 1-2 years Power Engineering experience, with an emphasis on large ammonia / glycol refrigeration systems
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We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation.
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