Mechanical Engineer

Halliwell Consulting; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Canada is seeking a Maintenance Planner with a degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering. The role involves improving mill reliability, developing maintenance procedures, and managing various projects. Candidates with strong leadership skills and experience in a fast-paced environment are preferred. Knowledge of maintenance planning systems and proficiency in software tools like Maximo and SAP are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' experience in a similar role or industry.
• Orientation towards maintenance planning and mechanical maintenance systems.
• Kraft / Pulp Mill experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Maintenance & Operational teams to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Develop and implement maintenance procedures and troubleshooting guidelines.
• Estimate, scope, and execute major maintenance and capital projects.

Skills

Organization

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

Post-secondary degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Certification in Mechanical Technology or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Project

Maximo

SAP

PI

Auto CAD

Job description

• Support the Maintenance & Operational teams to increase mill reliability, minimize cost, troubleshoot and resolve repetitive maintenance failures to improve efficiency;
• Liaise with consultants and vendors on technical aspects of issues;
• Develop, communicate and implement maintenance procedures and troubleshooting guidelines to support consistency and efficiency;
• Support the implementation and execution of a preventative and predictive maintenance program;
• Participate in shutdown coordination in support of Maintenance Planners and Mechanical Supervisors.
• Creation of CPA’s (Capital Project Authorization) and RPA’s (Repair Project Authorization) for budget approval;
• Estimate, scope and execute major maintenance and capital projects;
• Develop detailed schedules and perform construction management role during project execution
• Manage multiple projects at any one time;
• Lead or participate in root cause problem elimination sessions on failed equipment.
• Lead change and continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma tools
• Assist Maintenance staff coverage as a fill-in planner or supervisor as required.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• May consider certification in Mechanical Technology or equivalent.
• 2-5 years’ experience in a similar role or industry;
• Exceptional organization, decision making and problem solving abilities;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite including Microsoft Project, Maximo, SAP, PI, and Auto CAD;
• Orientation towards maintenance planning and mechanical maintenance systems;
• Demonstrate flexibility, adaptability while working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities;
• Strong Leadership and communication skills;
• Kraft / Pulp Mill experience preferred, not essential;
• Experience with Maximo, SAP, PI, and Auto CAD considered an asset
• Experience working in a unionized environment considered an asset.