Posted 12 months ago
Cold Storage Engine Room Operator
@ Mersey Seafoods Ltd
Stormont, Nova Scotia
Overview
Mersey Seafoods Ltd is hiring a full-time, permanent Cold Storage Engine Room Operator at its cold storage facility in Stormont, Nova Scotia. The role runs and maintains ammonia refrigeration systems, responds in person to alarms and emergencies, and keeps regulatory records. Candidates must hold a refrigeration plant operator or power engineer licence; the schedule is Monday to Friday with evening, weekend and holiday work as required.
Responsibilities:
- Operate and maintain ammonia refrigeration systems
- Perform inspections, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance
- Respond in person to alarms and emergencies
- Maintain logs and safety records
- Ensure regulatory and safety compliance
Requirements summary:
- Second or First-Class Refrigeration Plant Operator licence, or Interprovincial Fourth-Class+ Power Engineer licence
- Strong ammonia refrigeration and industrial safety knowledge
- General mechanical maintenance skills
- Ability to work independently under pressure
- Physical ability to work in cold environments
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2025-11-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Warehouse |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
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Mersey Seafoods Ltd
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Full company description
Founded in 1964 in Liverpool, NS, Mersey Seafoods is one of Nova Scotia's largest privately owned seafood companies, exporting to international markets around the world. Mersey owns a fleet of four large fishing vessels harvesting northern shrimp, offshore scallops and groundfish with a modern scallop processing facility in Liverpool, NS and a cold storage facility in Country Harbour, NS. In 2019, Mersey acquired an interest in Scotia Harvest Inc., a vertically integrated seafood company based in Digby, NS with a fleet of vessels fishing scallops and groundfish and a state of the art 46,000 sq ft processing facility completed in 2021. In 2021, Mersey acquired 75 per cent ownership in Fisherman's Market International Inc., a long-standing Halifax based retailer, wholesaler, and exporter of fresh, frozen, smoked, and salted seafood as well as live and frozen Atlantic lobster. Mersey Seafoods owns two ship repair businesses with significant capabilities, Mersey Marine Limited (formerly STENPRO), located in Liverpool, NS and Shelburne Ship Repair, providing a comprehensive range of services in the marine repair sector.
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- 750
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 53
- Reported office locations
- PO BOX 1290, Liverpool, Nova Scotia B0T 1K0, ca
- Business categories
- Aquaculture
- Warehousing
- Farming
- Logistics
- Retail
- Seafood
- Shipping
- Wholesale
- Food Processing
- Other recorded names
- Mersey Seafoods Ltd
- Mersey Seafoods Ltd.
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Founded in 1964 in Liverpool, NS, Mersey Seafoods is one of Nova Scotia's largest privately owned seafood companies, exporting to international markets around the world. Mersey owns a fleet of four large fishing vessels harvesting northern shrimp, offshore scallops and groundfish with a modern scallop processing facility in Liverpool, NS and a cold storage facility in Country Harbour, NS. In 2019, Mersey acquired…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Seafood Product Manufacturing |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Liverpool, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1964 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 10 |
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Job Title: Cold Storage Engine Room Operator
Location: Stormont, Nova Scotia – Cold Storage Facility
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent, in-person
About Mersey Seafoods Limited
Founded in 1964 in Liverpool, NS, Mersey Seafoods is one of Nova Scotia’s largest privately owned seafood companies, exporting to international markets around the world. Mersey owns a fleet of four large fishing vessels harvesting northern shrimp, offshore scallops and groundfish with a modern scallop processing facility in Liverpool, NS and a cold storage facility in Country Harbour, NS.
In 2019, Mersey acquired an interest in Scotia Harvest Inc., a vertically integrated seafood company based in Digby, NS with a fleet of vessels fishing scallops and groundfish and a state of the art 46,000 sq ft processing facility completed in 2021. Also, that year, Mersey acquired majority ownership in Fisherman’s Market International Inc., a long-standing Halifax based retailer, wholesaler, and exporter of fresh, frozen, smoked, and salted seafood as well as live and frozen Atlantic lobster.
Mersey Seafoods also owns a ship repair business with significant capabilities: Mersey Marine Limited located in Liverpool, NS, providing a comprehensive range of services in the marine repair sector.
Position Summary:
The Cold Storage Engine Room Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the refrigeration systems and associated equipment at our cold storage facility. This role ensures compliance with regulatory standards and supports optimal facility performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate, monitor, and maintain ammonia refrigeration systems and related equipment.
- Perform routine inspections, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on compressors, condensers, pumps, and control systems.
- Promptly respond in-person, (with option to respond remotely outside of business hours) to alarms, system irregularities, and emergency situations.
- Maintain accurate logs and records of plant operations, maintenance activities, and safety checks.
- Ensure compliance with provincial and federal regulations, including safety and environmental standards.
- Collaborate with maintenance and operations teams to optimize system performance and energy efficiency.
Qualifications:
Candidates must hold one of the following valid licenses:
- Second or First-Class Refrigeration Plant Operator License
- Interprovincial Fourth-Class or Higher Power Engineer License
Additional requirements:
- Strong understanding of ammonia refrigeration systems and industrial safety practices.
- Ability to work independently and make sound decisions under pressure.
- Perform general mechanical maintenance and repairs on facility equipment and systems beyond refrigeration, ensuring overall operational reliability.
- Good communication skills and attention to detail.
- Physical ability to perform tasks in a cold storage environment.
Work Conditions:
- Monday - Friday, with the option of evening, weekend, and holidays as required.
- Exposure to cold temperatures and industrial environments.
- Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory.
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