Reliability Engineer

Job Description

The Truro Sawmill is seeking a Reliability Engineer to join our Maintenance Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for major maintenance programs and project management.

Responsibilities

• Review and update daily downtime reports. Review the reliability schedule on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to ensure the proactive maintenance of production equipment to fulfill business needs
• Organize and control reliability functions to ensure that plant objectives are achieved in an efficient and effective manner
• Perform and complete Root Cause Analysis on equipment as deemed necessary by Senior Mill Management
• Accurately and effectively perform, document, and communicate maintenance assessments on a continuous basis and ensure all necessary work orders are in place to repair or maintain the assets of the mill
• Engineer solutions to extend equipment life and reduce downtime. Work with the maintenance and production team leaders to improve and understand daily issues relating to the maintenance department
• Work with Mill and Maintenance Manager on the annual budget for training, new equipment, installs, & upgrades
• Ensure relevant preventative maintenance work orders are in place, and spare parts inventory is adequately maintained to satisfy production requirements
• Updating document control records as required
  
  

Qualifications

• Education Required:
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or 2-year post secondary education in a mechanical discipline would be considered, depending on experience
• Minimum 5 years of industrial experience (process/manufacturing industry preferred)
• Experience in a reliability or plant maintenance are would be considered an asset
• Maintenance Management Professional, Reliability Certification, or work towards such a designation would be considered an asset
• A strong sense of urgency and curiosity
• Good communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Good ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills are a must
• Desire to grow and develop your leadership and technical skills
  
  

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.