Industrial Engineer

Ocean Capital; Saint John; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in steel fabrication is seeking an Industrial Engineer to enhance operational efficiency and ensure product quality. The role involves analyzing workflows, promoting continuous improvement, and collaborating with teams to achieve organizational goals. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant engineering degree and possess strong problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Health and dental coverage

Life insurance

RRSP and tax-free savings account options

Educational bursaries for children of employees

Health & wellness programming

Celebratory events

Employee sport team sponsorships

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of production machinery, processes, and standards.
• Previous experience or co-op placement in structural steel is a definite asset.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Review production processes and implement continuous improvement programs.
• Assist in planning and executing capital projects.
• Develop and manage process documentation and KPIs for production quality.

Skills

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil, industrial or mechanical engineering

Tools

Production Machinery

Job description

Saint John, NB, Canada

Job Description

About Us

Incorporated in 1955, Ocean Steel has grown to become one of the largest steel fabricators in Eastern Canada and one of the most respected steel suppliers on the Eastern Seaboard. It services several markets, including all of Canada, the Eastern United States, Bermuda and the Caribbean. Ocean designs, fabricates and erects structural steel for buildings and bridges. It also manufactures and installs platework, such as breechings, stacks, ducts, penstocks, process & storage tanks and custom process-equipment. Ocean Steel has two, modern New Brunswick-based plants in Saint John and in Fredericton. We currently have sales offices in Saint John, New Brunswick, Brampton, Ontario, and Burlington, Massachusetts.

Job Summary

The Industrial Engineer is responsible for analyzing operations, collaborating with personnel to design optimal workflow processes, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring that final products meet established quality standards.

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.

About OSCO

The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel, Concrete, Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of construction-related companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees.

Job Info

• Job Identification 4213
• Posting Date 05/26/2025, 05:43 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 400 Chesley Drive, Saint John, NB, E2K 5L6, CA
  
  

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