Maintenance Technician

Job Description:

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future 

Role: Maintenance Technician

Location:  Vancouver

Hours: 12 hours shift, 3 days OR nights a week. Weekly rotation

Vacancy Type: Replacement

Why join us

Get ready to Own Impact as a Maintenance Technician at Skretting, 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

• Inspections, Preventive & Planned Maintenance: Assess and maintain mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical equipment. Fix defects and perform corrective tasks based on inspection results.

• Flag potential issues early and suggest long-term solutions.

• Operates within maintenance, with a focus on execution of preventive and corrective maintenance.

• Prevent any malfunction of the equipment, apparatus, machinery or systems that are used in the production process.

• Participating in complex maintenance projects.

• Malfunctions & Emergency Repairs: Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment failures, evaluate severity and determine repair urgency, perform hands-on repairs and consult with supervisors when needed

• Modifications & Upgrades: Execute overhaul and modification work per instructions, recommend improvements based on your experience and technical insight

• Knowledge of EAM, for maintenance operations, contractors' management and root cause analysis

Who we’re looking for

• Millwright or formal education or qualification in field of maintenance and mechanical, including a bachelor's degree or diploma, along with relevant experience in the manufacturing field or engineering industry.

• At least 10+ years of solid background in manufacturing with experience in production and maintenance management

• Previous experience in the industrial maintenance and

You’ll also need

• Ability to work in 12 hours shift, 3 days/nights a week. Weekly rotation.

• Ability to bent, twist, lift and carry- 5 to 10 kgs of weight occasionally

• Strong manufacturing background with experience in maintenance

• Attention to detail with good data analysis skills

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

• Employer-matched RRSP program

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance

• Starting with 10 days of vacation (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.

#Ownit

Additional Information

AI Screening Disclosure: Nutreco does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision‑making tools to screen, assess, or select candidates at any stage of the recruitment process. All applications are reviewed directly by our Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers.

Eligibility: Candidates applying to job openings must already be authorized to work independently in the country where the position is based. Employer sponsorship is not available for this role.

Background Check: Final candidates who are offered a position will be required to undergo a criminal background check and physical/drug testing (USA role only).

Employment Equity: We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

Pay Transparency Statement:  Compensation for roles at Nutreco varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, education, and level of experience. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. 

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Our organisation:

Skretting is a global leader in providing innovative and sustainable nutritional solutions and services for the aquaculture industry. Skretting has production facilities in 18 countries on five continents to manufacture and deliver high quality feeds from hatching to harvest for more than 60 species. The total annual production volume of feed is close to 2.5 million tonnes. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

Skretting is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Skretting is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.