Industrial Engineer

Ocean Steel and Construction Limited; Saint John; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in Saint John, NB is seeking a candidate with a Bachelor’s degree in engineering to improve production processes and implement continuous improvement programs. The role requires strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with a focus on collaboration in a fast-paced environment. A comprehensive compensation package is offered.

Benefits

Health and dental coverage

Life insurance

RRSP and tax-free savings account options

Educational bursaries for employees' children

Health & wellness programming

Celebratory events

Employee sport team sponsorships

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of production machinery, processes, and standards.
• Experience or co-op placement in structural steel considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Review production processes and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Make recommendations and implement improvement programs.
• Plan and execute capital projects.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil, industrial, or mechanical engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Review production processes, systems, and procedures with the intent of promoting a culture of continuous improvement
• Make recommendations and implement continuous improvement programs for production and maintenance processes, as well as processes upstream from production
• Assist in the overall planning and execution of capital projects
• Monitor market for production and associated technology and make upgrade recommendations to management for new equipment or other systems that would increase plant efficiency
• Assist with the continuous improvement of process procedures to resolve production issues
• Develop and maintain KPIs relating to production quality and efficiency
• Help develop and manage process documentation and share production efficiency analyses with operations as needed

Technical Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, industrial or mechanical engineering
• Strong knowledge of production machinery, processes, and standards
• Previous experience or co-op placement in structural steel considered a definite asset

Business Requirements

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Experience with time management and creating Key Performance Indicators (“KPI’s”)
• Desire to work well in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, and customer-focused environment

Cultural Requirements

• Ability to work productively with a unionized, hourly workforce in a plant environment
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with individuals of diverse backgrounds & disciplines, including various levels of management
• A team player with the desire to work collaboratively with others to improve existing processes

As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, Ocean Steel offers a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational bursaries to children of employees, health & wellness programming, celebratory events and employee sport team sponsorships.