Electrical Maintenance - Reliability Engineer

Kruger Inc.; Deer Lake; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kruger Inc. in Deer Lake, NL, seeks an Electrical Maintenance Reliability Engineer to oversee predictive and preventive electrical maintenance for safe, reliable operation at Deer Lake Power. This role leads the maintenance group and coordinates with operations and engineering teams to implement improvements.

The successful candidate will bring 7–10 years in a similar role, a B.E. in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent), and PEGNL registration.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years experience in a similar role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a combination of engineering education and relevant electrical trade experience.
• Must register with PEGNL as a Professional Engineer or Engineer-in-Training as experience allows.
• Experience with industrial power systems, generation facilities, or heavy industrial environments is an asset.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate with skilled trades and maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate electrical maintenance activities to ensure safe, reliable operation of the system.
• Develop, improve, and optimize predictive maintenance tools and techniques.
• Analyze outputs from predictive and preventative maintenance activities and adjust strategies.
• Identify and implement design, process, and maintenance improvements to address recurring issues.
• Provide technical guidance and day-to-day oversight of the electrical maintenance group.
• Plan and organize electrical maintenance schedules with leadership teams.
• Troubleshoot electrical and equipment issues and provide timely solutions.
• Conduct root cause analyses of equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure sound preventative and predictive electrical maintenance to maximize reliability and product quality.
• Participate in team problem solving activities.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Operations/engineering collaboration

Safety and reliability focus

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

PEGNL registration or Engineer-in-Training

Job description

Electrical Maintenance - Reliability Engineer

Competitive Compensation

Stimulating Work Environment

Wide Range of Benefits

As part of Kruger Publication Papers division, Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Limited is a quality leader in the manufacture of newsprints and holds the Sustainable Forest Initiative® SFI® Certification as well as being self-sufficient on energy between Deer Lake Power Generation, Steam Power and Steam Recovery. We aim to be fully reliant on clean energy.

OVERVIEW

We are seeking an Electrical Maintenance Reliability Engineer who will report to the General Manager and be responsible for the coordination of activities related to the safe delivery of predictive and preventive electrical maintenance routines at Deer Lake Power.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Coordinate electrical maintenance activities to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operation of the system.
• Develop, improve, and optimize predictive maintenance tools and techniques.
• Analyze outputs from predictive and preventative maintenance activities and adjust maintenance strategies accordingly.
• Identify and implement design, process, and maintenance improvements to address recurring equipment issues.
• Provide technical guidance and day-to-day oversight of the electrical maintenance group, supported by a Chargehand.
• Plan and organize electrical maintenance schedules in coordination with the Maintenance and Operations leadership teams.
• Troubleshoot electrical and equipment issues as they arise, providing timely and practical solutions.
• Conduct root cause analysis of equipment failures and develops corrective action plans to prevent recurrence.
• Responsible for sound preventative and predictive electrical maintenance activities that maximize equipment reliability and ultimately enhance overall product quality.
• Participate in team problem solving activities that address issues.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate must have:

7 to 10 years experience in a similar role.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a combination of engineering education and relevant electrical trade experience.
• Required to register with PEGNL as a Professional Engineer or Engineer-in-Training as experience allows.
• Experience with industrial power systems, generation facilities, or heavy industrial environments are considered an asset.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong technical foundation with the ability to analyze electrical and equipment issues, troubleshoot problems, and learn effective solutions.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience working collaboratively with skilled trades and maintenance teams.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with operations, maintenance, and engineering stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

The Successful Candidate will be required to submit a Certificate of Conduct from a local police agency or the RCMP before commencing employment.

This position will be located in Deer Lake, NL.

Why work at Kruger?

At Kruger, we believe in giving our employees the space to grow, within a dynamic and stimulating environment, nurturing their development, encouraging their involvement, and enriching their professional lives. It’s no wonder many of our employees have been with us for a long time.

• Fourth-generation company
• Founded in 1904
• Leader in pulp and paper industry
• 10 activity sectors
• 19 manufacturing sites across North America
• Strong corporate responsibility: Environmental stewardship, Health & Safety highest standards, Community engagement

Our values:

• Family spirit
• Commitment
• Integrity
• Customer Focus