Maintenance Engineer Utilities

Domtar; North Cowichan; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Engineer Utilities to enhance operational excellence in their Crofton facility. This full-time role involves maintaining and improving utilities assets, providing technical support, and collaborating with various teams to ensure safety and reliability. With a strong emphasis on sustainability and employee growth, the company offers a rewarding environment that fosters diversity and inclusion. If you have a passion for engineering and a commitment to safety, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for learning and growth

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Maintenance Engineering or Project experience required.
• Strong project management skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve operating assets in the utilities area of the mill.
• Provide maintenance engineering support and manage project delivery.
• Develop and manage execution of major maintenance work packages.

Skills

Safety and environmental compliance

Analytical and critical thinking

Interpersonal and leadership skills

Project management

Communication skills

Collaboration with maintenance and operations

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management System

Job description

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

“The salary for this position is CAD $110-120k per year. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.”

The location in Crofton, (British Columbia, Canada), is seeking talent to fill the position of Maintenance Engineer Utilities. This job is full-time permanent.

The Crofton Division has an immediate opening for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – Utilities. The Maintenance Engineer’s responsibility is to maintain and improve the operating assets in the utilities area of the mill by providing technical support and executing asset inspection and maintenance programs.

The maintenance engineer will partner with operations, maintenance, purchasing and mill leaders to realize improved reliability in the Utilities Operation. The ideal candidate will build effective, trusting relationships and partnerships across the mill to execute the implementation of plans supporting the company’s strategic business direction.

Job Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Deliver excellence in safety and environmental performance on all assigned activities and projects.
• Provide maintenance engineering support including major asset and equipment rebuilds, technical assistance, troubleshooting, and design improvements.
• Develop funding requests for maintenance and improvement projects.
• Manage delivery of approved projects within commitments for project scope, quality, schedule, and cost.
• Prepare maintenance investment plans and spending forecasts.
• Provide technical support on improvement initiatives.
• Complete asset condition risk assessments and develop investment and risk mitigation plans.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and recommend path forward to realized benefits.
• Provide technical support with the development and execution of critical shutdown work.
• Develop and manage the execution of major maintenance and shutdown work order packages.
• Assemble quality control planning documents and manage as the work progresses.

Key Skills:

• Ability to understand requirements and ensure compliance with all safety and environmental regulations.
• Advanced experience, knowledge and understanding of Owner Representative responsibilities and contractor safety management.
• Ability to prioritize, make sound decisions, and resolve issues efficiently and effectively. Proven analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and time management skills.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels within the company.
• Ability to work independently and as a team. High degree of collaboration with both Maintenance and Operations personnel.
• Working knowledge of Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
• Working knowledge of Planning and Scheduling Standards.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Project management skills.

Required Professional Experience/Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of Maintenance Engineering, or Project experience.
• Boiler, Pressure Vessel, and Pressure Piping maintenance or design experience.
• Knowledgeable using a Computerized Maintenance Management System or ability to learn.
• Relevant Project Management experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Willingness to work extended hours to support plant outages.

Domtar is firmly committed to placing greater emphasis on the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion to empower all employees to reach their full potential. We form a dynamic team whose diverse backgrounds and wealth of perspectives are one of the keys to our success. We offer an inclusive, rewarding and safe work environment with opportunities that will help grow your skills.

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