HVAC/REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN  

Nanaimo  

The Opportunity 

We are looking for a safety-minded individual responsible for servicing, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing refrigeration, air-conditioning and related equipment to the highest standard throughout BC Ferries facilities.  

The Role 

Reporting to the Chargehand of Refrigeration, you will perform the following duties: 

• Inspecting, maintaining, and repairing a wide variety of shipboard refrigeration, air-conditioning, and related equipment, tracing system faults; diagnosing and replacing parts and components 

• Troubleshooting system failures 

• Acquiring necessary parts to service and repair defective equipment 

• Documenting cause of malfunction, repairs made and parts used in the Computerized Maintenance Management System 

• Troubleshooting and planning for future maintenance requirements; analyzing maintenance information and suggesting modification to maximize safety and minimize machinery failures 

• Ordering and maintaining an inventory of spare parts and equipment; and ensuring availability for replacement during service calls 

• Liaising with Operational Staff while undertaking tasks related to the position 

• Performing additional duties including communicating with suppliers and vendors regarding parts and equipment 

• Assisting Fleet Engineering and Project Management as required 

• Working on both operational and non-operational vessels systems 

• Providing orientation, guidance and informal training to other employees 

What you bring to the team 

Education:  

• BC or Inter-Provincial HVAC/Refrigeration Trades Qualification 

• Completion of an Environmental Awareness Course of Ozone Depleting Substances 

• Valid BC Drivers Licence 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Basic knowledge of Worksafe regulations and safe working practices 

• Basic knowledge of control systems 

• Working knowledge of relevant codes and regulations 

• Ability to clearly and accurately convey technical information through sketches and drawings 

• Ability to identify and prioritise work requirements 

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written 

• Ability to access, research, analyze, interpret, and retrieve computerized information required to perform the job 

• Ability to accurately record information in a concise, complete, and legible manner 

• Ability to work independently 

• Strong team orientation 

• High level of self-motivation and initiative 

• Ability to work well under pressure 

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships 

Experience:  

• Apprenticeship or trades background in marine or industrial systems 

• Background sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge and ability requirements of the job (background may include education, training, self-study, employment and other experience) 

Requirements after appointment:  

• OSH-A and OSH-E courses 

• Dangerous Goods Certificate 

• Forklift Training 

Travel to off-site work locations is required. 

Join us! 

If this sounds like your next great career move, please submit your cover letter and resume by January 18, 2025.  

"We connect communities and customers to people and places important in their lives” 

At BC Ferries, our employees are our most important assets in delivering our commitment to customer safety, service and satisfaction. We support employment equity and diversity in the workplace and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals including women, visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), and others who reflect our ever-changing workplace. 

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.