Maintenance Technician - Millright

THE POSITION

Sunrise Soya Foods is seeking a skilled and experienced Millwright / Power Engineer to join our Maintenance team at our Delta manufacturing facility.

This dual-skilled position is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing production machinery, mechanical systems, boilers, refrigeration equipment, and plant utilities to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations.

The successful candidate will bring strong mechanical expertise, power engineering knowledge, and hands-on experience in an industrial manufacturing environment. This role requires a proactive approach to preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement while supporting food safety, quality, and operational excellence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Mechanical Maintenance & Equipment Reliability

• Install, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, overhaul, and maintain industrial machinery, production equipment, and mechanical systems.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical failures involving conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, compressors, and other manufacturing equipment.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and automated production systems.
• Dismantle, reassemble, align, calibrate, lubricate, and adjust machinery to maintain optimal performance.
• Perform welding, fabrication, machining, and equipment modifications as required.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime and ensure operational continuity.
• Support installation, commissioning, modification, and improvement of new and existing production equipment.

Power Engineering & Plant Utilities

• Operate, monitor, inspect, and maintain steam boilers, pressure systems, refrigeration equipment, compressors, and associated plant utilities.
• Monitor boiler operating conditions, pressure, temperature, water levels, and related controls to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Conduct routine inspections and operational checks of boiler systems and auxiliary equipment.
• Troubleshoot and address operational issues involving steam distribution, compressed air, heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems.
• Maintain accurate operational logs, inspection records, and maintenance documentation.
• Ensure boiler and pressure equipment are operated in accordance with applicable Technical Safety BC requirements, operating permits, and established safety procedures.
• Support scheduled inspections, testing, servicing, and maintenance of regulated plant equipment.
• Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency, equipment reliability, and utility performance.

Preventive Maintenance & Continuous Improvement

• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance activities according to established maintenance schedules.
• Identify potential equipment failures and implement corrective actions before they impact production.
• Participate in root cause analysis investigations and recommend sustainable solutions to recurring breakdowns.
• Recommend improvements to machinery, maintenance procedures, equipment reliability, and workplace safety.
• Support equipment upgrades, capital projects, installations, and process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work orders, equipment repairs, parts usage, and maintenance activities through the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Coordinate with maintenance colleagues, production supervisors, contractors, and external suppliers to complete maintenance activities efficiently.

Health, Safety & Food Safety Compliance

• Follow all occupational health and safety policies, safe work procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Apply proper lockout/tagout procedures before performing equipment maintenance or repairs.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), food safety standards, and company policies.
• Identify and report unsafe equipment conditions, operational hazards, and potential safety risks.
• Immediately report equipment defects, process deviations, or product non-conformances that may impact food safety or product quality.
• Work collaboratively with Production, Quality Assurance, and Maintenance teams to minimize contamination risks during repairs and maintenance activities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Certification & Experience

• One of the following tickets:
• Valid Red Seal Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) certification.
• Valid Fourth-Class Power Engineer Certificate of Qualification issued by Technical Safety BC.
• Minimum 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably within food and beverage manufacturing, food processing, or a similar production environment.
• Demonstrated experience operating and maintaining boilers, steam systems, pressure equipment, and plant utilities.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills with experience maintaining industrial production machinery.
• Practical knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and automated systems.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs, equipment inspections, and breakdown troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Working knowledge of industrial safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and food manufacturing practices.

Technical Skills & Competencies

• Strong ability to interpret mechanical drawings, technical manuals, equipment schematics, and maintenance documentation.
• Knowledge of PLC systems, ladder logic, variable frequency drives, and industrial automation troubleshooting is an asset.
• Experience with welding, fabrication, and mechanical equipment modifications.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex equipment problems independently and implement effective solutions.
• Strong understanding of boiler operations, steam distribution, compressed air, and refrigeration systems.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize maintenance activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and contribute effectively within a team.

Additional Certifications – Assets

• Industrial Electrician Red Seal certification.
• Field Safety Representative (FSR) Class A or B certification.
• Gasfitter Class A or B certification.
• Welding certification (TIG/MIG).
• Valid First Aid certification.
• Forklift, boom lift, or scissor lift operator certification.
• Valid British Columbia driver's licence.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be available to work rotating shifts, including mornings, afternoons, nights, weekends, and overtime as operationally required.
• Work in an industrial food manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, heat, steam, machinery, and varying temperatures.
• Regularly perform physical activities including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, and working in confined or elevated spaces where authorized.
• Ability to lift and move equipment, tools, and parts weighing up to 50 lbs, with appropriate lifting assistance when required.
• Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and comply with all workplace safety procedures.
• May be required to respond to urgent equipment breakdowns and operational emergencies.