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Description

Richardson Oilseed is one of Canadas oldest and largest fully-integrated oilseed processing and packaging operations with three facilities across Canada. In addition to producing bulk canola oil and meal, our food products division produces a wide variety of canola-based margarines, oils and shortenings for the industrial, retail and food service markets. We currently have an opportunity for a Assistant Shift Engineer (3rd Class Power Engineer) at our Yorkton - Oilseed location.
Responsibilities:
-Assist in the operation of the Deodorization process and hourly Deodorized oil testing
-Responsible for operation of the Waste Water treatment plant
-Performs annual turnaround maintenance on the equipment that we operate
-Act as primary control panel operator for the Utility systems and Deodorizing
-Operate Ammonia Refrigeration Equipment
-Operate Cooling water system
-Operating and monitoring all process parameters
-Troubleshooting any process upsets
-Filter changes as required on feed and discharge of deodorizing
-Operate High Pressure Steam Generator and respond to any upset conditions
-Monitoring finished oil quality and responding as required to upset conditions
-Maintain operational log sheets and perform finished oil quality testing as required
-Understand and comply with all workplace health and safety requirements, company policies and procedures and general workplace rules
Qualifications:
-Grade 12 or equivalent plus a 3rd Class Power Engineer license and working towards 2nd Class
-Minimum 2 years experience in Boiler and Cooling water system operation and Process operation experience
-Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
-Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
-Good practical knowledge of all branches of engineering
-Good knowledge of the plant process and related equipment