Electrical Maintenance - Reliability Engineer

Kibbi Technologies Inc.; Deer Lake; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Limited, a Kruger Publication Papers division, seeks an Electrical Maintenance Reliability Engineer for Deer Lake Power. The role reports to the General Manager and coordinates safe delivery of predictive and preventive electrical maintenance routines.

Responsibilities include planning maintenance schedules, troubleshooting issues, and leading a maintenance group with a Chargehand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Register with PEGNL as P.Eng or Engineer-in-Training.
• 7–10 years in a similar role.
• Experience with industrial power systems or heavy industrial environments is an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience collaborating with trades and maintenance teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate electrical maintenance to ensure safe, reliable operation.
• Develop and optimize predictive maintenance tools and techniques.
• Analyze outputs from predictive and preventive maintenance activities and adjust strategies.
• Identify and implement design, process, and maintenance improvements.
• 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 analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Maximize reliability and enhance product quality through preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Participate in team problem solving activities.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Education

Electrical engineering degree

PEGNL licensure (P.Eng/EIT)

Job description

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:

• 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.
• 7 to 10 years experience in a similar role.
• 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?

• Fourth-generation company
• Founded in 1904
• Leader in pulp and paper industry
• 5,000 employees
• 10 activity sectors
• 19 manufacturing sites across North America
• Strong corporate responsibility: Environmental stewardship, Health & Safety highest standards, Community engagement

Our values:

• Entrepreneurship
• Family spirit
• Commitment
• Integrity
• Customer Focus