Join Novonesis as our new Maintenance Technician IV and use your technical expertise to help keep our Ottawa operations safe, reliable, and performing at their best.
In this senior-level position, you will provide advanced maintenance support for production equipment, plant utilities, and facility infrastructure. You will work closely with operations and other technical partners to troubleshoot complex issues, improve equipment reliability, and maintain the systems that support our production environment.
The Role & Your ImpactAs a Maintenance Technician IV, you will serve as a senior technical resource for electrical, mechanical, utility, and facility systems. Your experience and judgment will help minimize equipment downtime, strengthen preventive maintenance practices, and ensure work is completed in accordance with safety, quality, and operational standards.
In this role, you will:
- Perform advanced troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance on production equipment, including pumps, motors, gearboxes, mechanical seals, laser alignment systems, and other complex machinery.
- Operate, monitor, inspect, and maintain plant utilities, ancillary equipment, control panels, and building automation and control systems.
- Diagnose equipment malfunctions and determine appropriate corrective actions using technical manuals, schematics, drawings, testing instruments, and sound troubleshooting practices.
- Monitor, calibrate, and maintain critical systems and equipment to support optimal performance and long-term reliability.
- Help develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Participate in the on-call rotation, respond to emergency maintenance needs, and safely operate forklifts, aerial lifts, and other specialized equipment.
What You'll Need to Be SuccessfulTo be successful in this role, you must:
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Hold a valid Electrician or Millwright license.
- Bring at least 8 to 10 years of industrial or facilities maintenance experience, with demonstrated expertise in one or more technical trades such as electrical, mechanical, or welding.
- Have strong knowledge of manufacturing and industrial equipment.
- Demonstrate advanced troubleshooting, diagnostic, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Be able to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, drawings, and technical manuals.
- Be able to perform additional maintenance work, including welding and minor plumbing.
- Be proficient in using a Computerized Maintenance Management System.
- Demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Be able to participate in an on-call rotation and respond to emergency maintenance situations.
- Be committed to working safely and complying with applicable regulations, codes, procedures, and Novonesis policies.
Additional Skills & Interests We ValueThe following qualifications are preferred but are not required:
- A technical diploma or associate degree in a relevant field.
- Experience with instrumentation and calibration.
- Experience performing refrigeration-related maintenance.
- Familiarity with plant utilities and building automation or control systems.
- Experience creating or improving preventive maintenance schedules and Standard Operating Procedures.
Ways of Working / Working Conditions- This is an on-site position located in Ottawa, Ontario.
- The position participates in an on-call rotation and may require response to emergency maintenance issues.
- The role involves work in an industrial and production environment.
- The position requires the safe operation of forklifts, aerial lifts, and other specialized equipment.
- Additional information regarding the regular schedule, shift pattern, overtime expectations, physical requirements, lifting requirements, and environmental conditions should be confirmed before posting.
Compensation & BenefitsExpected pay range: $43-$49/hr
Benefits you will enjoy:
- All benefits being on your first day!
- Group Retirement Plan with up to a 9% company contribution
- Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation, 2 weeks of Wellness Time and 12 paid holidays (statutory and floating vary by province)
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
- Health and/or Wellness Spending Account with an employer contribution of up to $1,250/year
- Employee Assistance Program with up to 8 free counseling sessions
Relevant InformationLocation: Ottawa, Ontario
Application deadline: December 9, 2026
This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
