Electrical Project Engineer

Kruger Products; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tissue manufacturing sector seeks an Electrical Project Engineer to oversee capital projects aimed at enhancing equipment quality and safety. The role involves project management, technical support, and compliance oversight, ensuring operational excellence and sustainability in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Customizable benefits programs

$300 annual Personal Wellness credit

Performance-based bonus program

Employee and Family Assistance program

Vacation eligibility recognizing previous years of experience

Defined contribution retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in an industrial environment is an asset.
• Good knowledge of electrical power supply systems and industrial process control.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital projects including feasibility studies and cost management.
• Provide technical support for maintenance and operations projects.
• Ensure regulatory compliance of all new installations.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Safety Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Instrumentation and Control

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Job description

At Kruger Products we have a shared vision for greatness. We manufacture some of North America’s most popular tissue brands - Cashmere, Purex, Scotties, SpongeTowels, Bonterra, White Cloud, as well as products for use away from home.

We are leaders in our industry, leaders in our communities, and leaders in sustainability. Our headquarters is in Mississauga, ON, and we proudly have nearly 3,000 employees across North America, including 10 manufacturing plants in Quebec, British Columbia, Ontario, and Tennessee.

Kruger Products is investing in our manufacturing facilities with the latest technology. As an industry leader in this space, we are pushing innovation through Operational Excellence and the integration of digital & automation solutions. We also continue to invest in ways to further our commitment to a culture of health and safety - for everyone, by everyone, and in everything we do.

Reporting to the Project Engineering Manager, the Electrical Project Engineer will have primary responsibility for coordinating capital investments to improve equipment and product quality, reduce production and energy consumption costs, and improve the health and safety of our workers.

What you can expect…

Project Management

• Assume responsibility for the management of capital projects under your supervision, including feasibility studies, cost studies, installation, modification, start-up, and post-start-up follow-up.
• Prepare technical plans and specifications in collaboration with other team members and/or with the help of external consultants while respecting the company’s needs and allocated budget. Consider the impacts on the health and safety of workers, the environment, etc.
• Analyze bids, make recommendations, develop and help present business case to senior management.
• Prepare contractual documents in accordance with the technical specifications.
• Manage project procurement and relationships with vendors.
• Monitor and manage cost and schedule to budget
• Oversee installation and startup of projects, while ensuring safety of project workers, contractors and staff
• Ensure regulatory compliance of all new installations
• Develop comprehensive project documentation for handover to operations and maintenance.
• Analyze bids, make recommendations, and prepare contractual documents in accordance with the technical specifications.

Technical Support

• Provide technical support to Maintenance personnel to correct and resolve problems affecting the reliability, productivity and safety of equipment.
• Provide Electrical Engineering technical support for other Engineers' capital projects, and for Maintenance and Operations projects.

Training and Reporting

• Provide training on the use of new equipment to employees and write monthly progress reports for projects under your management.

Safety and Compliance

• Know and follow safe work procedures including Arc-Flash and Lock-Out. Identify and communicate to your supervisor the hazards and risks present in your workplace

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or Instrumentation and Control
• Member in good standing of Engineers and Geoscientists BC
• 5-10 years of experience, in an industrial environment is an asset
• Good knowledge of electrical power supply systems and industrial process control such as transformer stations, starters, variable frequency drive systems, PLCs, instrumentation,
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and MS Project software

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

At Kruger Products, we see greatness in everyone and what they bring to the organization. Which is why we monitor the marketplace to ensure our compensation packages remain competitive. The starting range for this role is $91,000 to $120,000 or higher, depending on your experience. Our pay philosophy is to attract the best talent at the best pay while offering real opportunities for career advancement. When you contribute ideas that make us better, we recognize that.

Compensation is more than just salary. Here’s what else we offer:

• Customizable benefits programs to fit your lifestyle
• $300 annual Personal Wellness credit
• Performance-based bonus program
• Employee and Family Assistance program
• Vacation eligibility recognizing previous years of experience
• Prepare for your future with a defined contribution retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement and assistance to help further your growth

Kruger Products is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under KP’s Accessibility Policy and Multi-Year Accessibility Plan - 1.04.33. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Kruger Products. Only selected candidates will be invited to an interview.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or Instrumentation and Control
• Member in good standing of Engineers and Geoscientists BC
• 5-10 years of experience, in an industrial environment is an asset
• Good knowledge of electrical power supply systems and industrial process control such as transformer stations, starters, variable frequency drive systems, PLCs, instrumentation,
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and MS Project software

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

At Kruger Products, we see greatness in everyone and what they bring to the organization.
Which is why we monitor the marketplace to ensure our compensation packages remain competitive.
The starting range for this role is $91,000 to $120,000 or higher, depending on your experience.
Our pay philosophy is to attract the best talent at the best pay while offering real opportunities for career advancement.
When you contribute ideas that make us better, we recognize that.

Compensation is more than just salary.
Here’s what else we offer:

• Customizable benefits programs to fit your lifestyle
• $300 annual Personal Wellness credit
• Performance-based bonus program
• Employee and Family Assistance program
• Vacation eligibility recognizing previous years of experience
• Prepare for your future with a defined contribution retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement and assistance to help further your growth

Kruger Products is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.
Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under KP’s Accessibility Policy and Multi-Year Accessibility Plan - 1.04.33.
Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Kruger Products.
Only selected candidates will be invited to an interview.