Job Description: Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions. Skretting is hiring a Maintenance Technician who thrives on precision, problem-solving, and hands-on impact for Vancouver location. The Maintenance Technician operates within a mechanical/ production / technical department, with a focus on execution of preventive and corrective maintenance. The main purpose of the job of a Maintenance Technician is to prevent any malfunction of the equipment, apparatus, machinery or systems that are used in the production process is able to deal with issues in related technical areas. Responsibilities: Inspections & Preventive 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 Lead complex maintenance projects and supervise third-party technicians 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 Skills and Expertise: Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience At least 4 to 5+ years of strong maintenance experience with understanding of the safety standards in the manufacturing operations or production environment Expectation from the Role: Hand on with all maintenance activities in the appropriate maintenance management systems in order to have a complete administration and insight in the state and history of all equipment, files all technical data Good knowledge of the safety standards, ability to signal potential hazardous and / or unsafe situations, takes appropriate action is case of imminent unsafe situations Mechanical mastery and a sharp eye for detail Ability to work independently and as part of a high-performing team Passion for keeping systems running smoothly and safely Why you Will Love Working with Us Global Benefits: Be part of our sustainable mission with opportunities to grow within Nutreco, Skretting, Trouw Nutrition and the broader SHV group Embrace our culture of diversity and inclusion, where we respect and value everyone Local Benefits: Robust pension plan Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health Service 10 vacation days to start (tiered) Annual bonus – 10% #SKCA 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. Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and aquafeed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Its two global company brands Skretting (aqua feed) and Trouw Nutrition (animal nutrition) have sales in over 90 countries. Our purpose Feeding the Future captures a big challenge: feeding 9 billion people in 2050. Our responsibility is twofold: we need to make a significant contribution to meeting the rapid increase in worldwide demand for food; on the other hand, we need to find the right balance in order that we can realize growth while making also responsible choices for people and planet. We believe in three core elements to future success: strategy execution, innovation, and competence of our people. Our values; capable, caring, collaborative, and innovative are supportive of those three core elements. To know more about us, please visit our website https://www.nutreco.com.
