Reliability Engineer

West Fraser offers a range of exciting career opportunities for individuals seeking challenging and rewarding careers. Our High-Level Division in Alberta is currently recruiting for a Reliability Engineer.

You'll Do:

• Participates in regular safety meetings, with the goal of zero lost-time incidents on site, while contributing to improvements in the safety culture of the division
• Promote and demonstrate a proactive approach to preventative maintenance
• Assist the Reliability Manager with implementing the preventive and predictive maintenance program
• Identifies equipment hazards and potential failures during inspections, and generates the appropriate work request to address concerns in a timely manner
• Analyze downtime reports and equipment history, to identify trends and solutions regarding reoccurring maintenance issues
• Provide key engineering support for various capital, reliability, maintenance, and process improvement projects
• Maintain engineering and maintenance department documentation
• Oversee process equipment to identify failure rates and modes, and create proactive response plans
• Support the predictive condition monitoring programs, including lubrication, vibration, ultrasound, thermography, motor circuit analysis, and non-destructive testing analysis of process equipment
• Contribute to the mill's Root Cause Failure Analysis to manage, reduce, or eliminate failure modes within the process and equipment
• Creates and maintains the life cycles for each process in the mill
• Works with Maintenance Planners/ Area Leaders, as necessary, to develop job scopes for major unique jobs
• Contribute or manage projects from conception to completion including justification, implementation, and analysis

You have:

• 2+ years of maintenance knowledge and experience in reliability, ideally within forestry or an industrial manufacturing environment
• A Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial Engineering is required
• Registration or eligibility to register as an Engineer in Training with APEGA
• Willingness to learn new skills and earn accreditation within various predictive technologies
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), is an asset
• Excellent Communication Skills, including written, oral, and presentation abilities
• Proven ability to take initiative and effectively manage time-changing priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish rapport with all levels of the organization
• Ability to work collaboratively within a dynamic, action-oriented team
• Proactive analytical thinker, with a creative approach to problem solving
• Computer proficiency with Word, Excel, and quick to learn new technologies

Compensation Package:

• Salary range for this position may vary depending on experience and education.
• Annual bonus opportunity.
• Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, pension, life insurance, disability, accident insurance, vacation, and holidays.