Reliability Engineer

West Fraser is a leading diversified North American forest products company that is listed on the TSX and is one of Canada’s top 10 employers. Are you interested in working for a company that offers both a challenging work environment and a rewarding career path?  Our Slave Lake Pulp division in Slave Lake, Alberta, has an immediate opening for a:

RELIABILITY ENGINEER

Slave Lake Pulp, a modern 240,000 TPY BCTMP mill, located 2.5 hours northwest of Edmonton, Alberta is currently looking to hire a full time Reliability Engineer. SLP is located 20 kms east of the town of Slave Lake, Alberta which boasts the second largest lake in the province, renowned for its sports fishing and stretches of natural sandy beaches. The town of 7,000 has all the amenities of a larger center yet maintains the outdoor lifestyle of a small community.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Reporting to the Maintenance and Engineering Manager, the role of the Reliability Engineer is to develop & implement best practices, reliability systems, equipment design and implement best in class technology to help support our operation and maintenance departments achieve excellence in reliability.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Possess a Civil or Mechanical Engineering (eligible for P.Eng) and/or Professional Reliability Experience;
  • Have excellent written and oral communication skills;
  • Proven interpersonal and leadership skills;
  • Ability to work within a multi-discipline environment;
  • Be proficient in the use of CMMS systems and engineering software (AutoCAD, MS Office, MS Project);
  • Possess a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle are required;
  • A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in a heavy manufacturing environment;
  • Experience with rotating equipment and hydraulics; and,
  • Experience in the Pulp and Paper industry is an asset.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Responsible for the mill predictive maintenance program;
  • Develop and implement a strategic reliability plan;
  • Build failure prevention plans for critical equipment;
  • Build infrastructure around reliability systems;
  • Redesign equipment that has repetitive failures;
  • Root Cause Analysis team leader;
  • Asset Management;
  • Owner of KPI database;
  • Build/improve reports to assist in managing reliability; and,
  • Other duties, as required.

West Fraser believes strongly in promoting from within and we are looking for individuals who are interested in a full-time, long-term career. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company.  We offer an excellent compensation package including a competitive salary, excellent benefits and an outstanding pension plan.

Fax: 780-849-7725

Mail: Slave Lake Pulp
P.O. Box 1790
Slave Lake, AB T0G 2A0

Email: slpjobs@westfraser.com

For additional info visit: www.slavelake.com and/or  www.md124.ca

For more information on West Fraser and our current opportunities, visit our website at: www.westfraser.com/jobs

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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