Mechanical engineer

CertainTeed; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee recognition

Wellbeing program

Pet insurance

Discount program

Job summary

CertainTeed is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Calgary to coordinate plant projects and maintenance plans, ensuring high equipment availability and reliability. You will lead improvements, manage contractors, and drive cost‑effective solutions across process systems.

The role requires a 5–10 year manufacturing background, P.Eng designation, and expertise in PM technologies, P&ID, Lean/TPM, and design optimization, with strong communication and mentorship capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• P.Eng designation required.
• 5–10 years of applied professional experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience PM technologies and reliability engineering.
• Experience with P&ID, Equipment Layout Drawings, grinding, conveying, mixing, forming, design optimization & troubleshooting.
• Experience with project cost estimating, competitive bidding, critical path scheduling, resource funding, and capital funding.
• Knowledge of WCM, EEM, Kaizens, Lean, TPM, Root Cause, PFMEA & DFMEA tools.
• Excellent problem solving capabilities and ability to work independently.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate plant projects and maintenance work plans to meet plant availability and equipment reliability targets.
• Plan process equipment improvements and implement WCM projects; manage and guide contractors, consultants and suppliers.
• Prepare capital expenditures and project schedules; ensure documentation to standards.
• Mentor Engineers in Training and validate their work; support TPM teams and continuous improvement.
• Maintain relationships with key suppliers and collaborate with Production and Engineering Managers on changes.

Skills

Vibration analysis

Infrared thermography

Oil analysis

Ultrasonic testing

P&ID

Equipment layout

Design optimization

Troubleshooting

Lean

TPM

Kaizen

Cost estimating

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD LT

Job description

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

Saint-Gobain, the world leader in the habitat and construction markets, designs, manufactures and distributes building materials, providing innovative solutions to meet growing demand in emerging economies, for energy efficiency and for environmental protection. Saint-Gobain is a welcoming, solid, open-minded company that offers long-term career opportunities.

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

Saint-Gobain, the world leader in the habitat and construction markets, designs, manufactures and distributes building materials, providing innovative solutions to meet growing demand in emerging economies, for energy efficiency and for environmental protection. Saint-Gobain is a welcoming, solid, open-minded company that offers long-term career opportunities.

What’s the job?

Reporting to the Maintenance Engineering Manager, the Mechanical Engineer effectively co‑ordinates plant projects and maintenance work plans and parts availability to meet plant availability & equipment reliability targets.

• Reports directly to the Maintenance Engineering Manager.
• Provides an accident‑free worksite while maintaining status as the preferred supplier of quality products and services with a goal of world class yield, availability and reliability.
• Plans overall process equipment improvements and ensures achievement of goals and objectives.
• Responsibilities include designing and developing new process systems, revising / maintaining existing processes; developing and implementing WCM projects, managing and guiding contractors, consultants and suppliers; identifying new opportunities and solutions with cost/ benefit analysis and making recommendations to improve efficiencies.
• Planning and scheduling of projects and preparing capital expenditures.
• Manage process team’s workflow including planning, evaluating, organizing, and implementing installation, maintenance and repair activities, and coordinating with other departments to assure minimum downtime for production and maximum safety of employees.
• Performs root cause analysis as well as implement sustainable countermeasures on losses related to maintenance.
• Improves reliability and reduces maintenance costs through statistical analysis to identify failure trends using Focused Improvement (FI) tools.
• Ensures Preventative Maintenance (PM) is accomplished in a timely manner and are to a high standard of quality.
• Work with maintenance supervisor to develop PM’s that drive improved reliability.
• Develops and maintains relationships with key suppliers of key process equipment.
• Interacts with managers and supervisors at plant and corporate personnel to secure appropriate resources to plan and implement projects.
• Works closely with Production and Engineering Managers to coordinate any proposed changes using the change management system.
• Support Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) teams in the development of equipment ledgers and problem solving.
• Develops and maintains standard operating and maintenance procedures, and work instructions.
• Maintains records of plant and individual equipment performance.
• Ensures full documentation of all projects and systems to WCM / Early Equipment Management (EEM) standards.
• Prepares and maintains data sheets, wiring and Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) and flow charts required for the proper and efficient operation of plant equipment.
• Implement and support the Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Supports Autonomous Maintenance through training of operators and ensuring that equipment basic conditions are maintained.
• Analyzes / stratifies accurate data and information from records to prepare reports, statistics, etc. in support of continuous improvement of reliability.
• Continuously evaluates workplace for safety concerns and ensures behavioral safety initiates are performed to goal levels.
• Responsible for mentoring a group of Engineers in Training (EIT) and validating their work.

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

What Do You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical engineering or similar discipline; or five (5) years of equivalent training and experience to have comprehensive knowledge of the practices, procedures and regulations associated with fundamental mechanical engineering principles may be substituted for a degree.
• P. Eng designation is required.
• Five to ten (5-10) years of applied professional experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience PM technologies (vibration analysis, infrared thermography, oil analysis, ultrasonic), the sciences of heat transfer and flow of solids, liquids and powder.
• Experience with P&I, Equipment Layout Drawings, grinding, conveying, mixing, forming, design optimization & troubleshooting.
• Experience with project cost estimating, competitive bidding, critical path scheduling, resource funding, and capital funding.
• Knowledge of or experience utilizing WCM, EEM, Kaizens, Lean, TPM, Root Cause, PFMEA & DFMEA toolsets.
• Excellent problem solving capabilities and the ability to work independently on assigned tasks.
• Flexible and open-minded with good written and oral communication.
• Ability to understand operating principles of our major process equipment (detail level, grade dependent).
• Application of combustion analysis, mass & energy balance, machine & fluid dynamics.
• Minor structural, building design improvements.
• Experience using AutoCAD LT.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Works is a manufacturing plant environment with limited HVAC, concrete floors, and exposure to industrial noise, dust, chemicals and temperature changes. Normal plant operation is 24 hours, 7 days a week and work hours may vary depending on business needs. May require long hours, and weekend and holiday work. May require travel by air and rental cars.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to spend a significant amount of time on plant floor. Job includes tasks that require walking, bending, twisting, gripping, stair and ladder climbing, entering confined spaces, navigating rough terrain and occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs. Job may require long periods of sitting, walking, standing, working on a computer or engaging in telephone conversation. Must be capable of wearing personal protective equipment necessary to comply with government and company safety standards whenever engineered methods of reducing hazards or physical requirements cannot be reasonably accommodated.

a Little More About Us

Saint-Gobain, the world’s largest building materials company with a 360-year legacy of innovation, is expanding its Construction Chemicals business in Canada. Recognized by the Top Employers Institute as one of the best places to work, we empower you to make a real impact in Making the World a Better home.

Benefits In Joining Us

We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program offers a total approach to well‑being!

Our amazing benefits and programs include, but are not limited to:

• Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
• Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off, and Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Security: Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan - Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
• Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career
• Employee Recognition Programs
• LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle
• Be Well Be You: Our comprehensive benefits, resources, and programs platform to help you and your family be well, wherever you are in life (Emotional, Physical, Financial, and Social)
• Pet insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
• Perks & Savings Program: access to thousands of gift cards, in-store and online discounts, as well as cashback offers.