Mechanical Engineer

Overview
Our clients located in New Brunswick and Northern Ontario have immediate openings for Mechanical Engineers. Pulp Mill or Sawmill experience are definite assets.

Responsibilities

1. Support the Maintenance & Operational teams to increase mill reliability, minimize cost, troubleshoot and resolve repetitive maintenance failures to improve efficiency;
2. Liaise with consultants and vendors on technical aspects of issues;
3. Develop, communicate and implement maintenance procedures and troubleshooting guidelines to support consistency and efficiency;
4. Support the implementation and execution of a preventative and predictive maintenance program;
5. Participate in shutdown coordination in support of Maintenance Planners and Mechanical Supervisors;
6. Creation of CPA’s (Capital Project Authorization) and RPA’s (Repair Project Authorization) for budget approval;
7. Estimate, scope and execute major maintenance and capital projects;
8. Develop detailed schedules and perform construction management role during project execution;
9. Manage multiple projects at any one time;
10. Lead or participate in root cause problem elimination sessions on failed equipment;
11. Lead change and continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma tools;
12. Assist Maintenance staff coverage as a fill-in planner or supervisor as required.

Qualifications

1. Post-secondary degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
2. May consider certification in Mechanical Technology or equivalent.
3. 2-5 years’ experience in a similar role or industry;
4. Exceptional organization, decision making and problem solving abilities;
5. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite including Microsoft Project, Maximo, SAP, PI, and Auto CAD;
6. Orientation towards maintenance planning and mechanical maintenance systems;
7. Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability while working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities;
8. Strong Leadership and communication skills;
9. Performance management experience;
10. Kraft/Pulp Mill experience preferred, not essential;
11. Experience with Maximo, SAP, PI, and Auto CAD considered an asset;
12. Experience working in a unionized environment considered an asset.

Applying: Job Number 2007