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About the Role

Facilities Maintenance Engineer is responsible for ensuring the reliable, safe, and compliant operation of building systems, utilities, and production-support infrastructure. This role safeguards food safety by design, minimizes downtime, and supports manufacturing productivity and compliance by maintaining equipment such as HVAC, fire safety systems, CCTV surveillance, building infrastructure, and warehouse conveyors. The position is key to implementing programs that strengthen food safety compliance and foster a continuous improvement culture, following the Nestlé Maintenance Strategy.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance for assigned areas and equipment.
Conduct facility walks, inspections, and infrastructure condition reviews.
Maintain work areas to Nestlé Quality & 5S Standards and prevent waste of energy, materials, and resources.
Ensure proper functioning of auxiliaries like Fire alarm system, warehouse conveyers, CCTV system, dock levelers, and access control system.
Diagnose issues and perform repairs to minimize downtime.
Maintain records of repairs and inspections.
Oversee building systems performance, energy usage monitoring, and cost-reduction initiatives.
Lead closure of infrastructure-related gaps identified in IPM (Pest Management audit) to support food safety and food defense.
Ensure all repairs comply with GMP, HACCP, allergen management, and sanitation expectations typical to Canadian food plants.
Perform and document safety inspections consistent with food manufacturing standards and statutory requirements.
Implement PM programs to reduce breakdowns and extend equipment life for HVAC and other building management systems.
Schedule regular inspections and upgrades for HVAC and building management systems.
Develop preventive maintenance procedures for facility infrastructure, utilities, and production support assets.
Monitor system functionality to identify improvements or required upgrades.
Comply with all Nestlé personal safety and food safety regulations, including SHE, LOTO, chemical handling, and permit-to-work requirements.
Ensure compliance with Canadian building codes, TSSA, OSHA, and provincial regulations.
Maintain accurate documentation for audits and regulatory inspections.
Coordinate with external contractors for specialized maintenance, repairs, utilities, and capital projects.
Collaborate with production, warehouse, engineering, QA, and sanitation teams to prioritize work and minimize disruption.
Supervise skilled trades personnel, including pipefitters, carpenters, and HVAC assistants.
Manage contractor safety performance and ensure compliance with facility requirements.

Requirements

Technical diploma/degree in Mechanical/Civil Engineering.
4+ years of maintenance or facilities engineering experience, ideally in food processing or manufacturing.
Experience with HVAC, electrical systems, building automation systems (BMS), and industrial mechanical systems.
Strong troubleshooting skills and hands-on mechanical/electrical aptitude.
Familiarity with CMMS or SAP-based maintenance systems.
Experienced working in a unionized environment.

Skills

HVAC
Electrical systems
Building automation systems (BMS)
Industrial mechanical systems
Troubleshooting
Mechanical aptitude
Electrical aptitude
CMMS
SAP-based maintenance systems

Location

Toronto, ON

Work Type

On Site
Hybrid

Experience Level

4+ years

Education Level

Technical diploma/degree in Mechanical/Civil Engineering

Salary/Compensations

$71,000 - $85,000

Benefits

Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment
Company matched pension plan
Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
Excellent training and development programs
Opportunities to grow within the company
Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
Bonus eligibility
Gender affirmation benefits
Fertility Services and Surrogacy Medical Coverage
Adoption benefits
Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products

About the Company

Nestlé Canada is known for brands like KitKat®, Gerber®, Nescafe®, and Maggi®.
We strive to lead a people-focused culture that empowers employees to bring their authentic selves to work each day.
There are 3,400+ members of Nestlé Canada celebrated for taking action using agility, courage, and trust to find solutions that benefit the business or greater good.
We’re a team of changemakers, who are curious and challenge the status quo, that take risks that will help drive us forward.
Our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching our employees.
We know that empowerment leads to strong employee engagement, a great work culture, and motivated employees.

Equal Opportunity

Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences as a result of their education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.