Mechanical Harvester Operator

at  Acadian Seaplants Limited

Acadian Seaplants Limited is hiring a Mechanical Harvester Operator (based in South-Western Nova Scotia - Shelburne/Yarmouth areas).
The Mechanical Harvester Operator (MHO) is responsible for operating a boat that is designed for seaweed harvesting. The MHO ensures a safe, efficient and sustainable harvest of seaweed.

REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Experience working on commercial and/or fishing boats
• Experience operating machinery
• Experience operating crane considered an asset
• Valid driver’s license
• Pleasure Craft Operator (PCOC) card
• Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SVOP) card considered an asset

In this role you will:

• Operate the mechanical harvester in the indicated areas
• Complete regular inspections and basic maintenance of the mechanical harvester to prevent mechanical breakdowns and downtime.
• Ensure adequate spare parts are available to ensure maximum harvest time and reduce downtime due to break downs.
• Follow all guidelines for the mechanical harvester as instructed and required
• Work with the Resource Manager to establish and maintain logistics planning to assure timely take out and best practices with respect to resource handling.
• Ensure all harvesting activities are carried out in accordance with company procedures, policies and manage the natural resource to maintain sustainability. Ensure that all operational requirements are in place to produce the required budget volumes of raw material.
• Support the company’s vision and policies regarding Health & Safety, Corporate Culture, Environmental Management and the Progressive Excellence Program by displaying the appropriate behaviors and leadership towards meeting the company’s objectives in these areas.