Reliability Engineer

Irving Oil; Saint John; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Reliability Engineer to enhance the safety and reliability of refinery assets. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop asset management strategies, perform critical analyses, and recommend improvements. You will thrive in a dynamic environment that values safety and teamwork, contributing to the operational excellence of one of Canada's largest refineries. With a strong focus on continuous improvement, you will have the opportunity to make impactful decisions and drive reliability initiatives. Join a company that champions diversity and offers a supportive work culture where your skills can shine.

Benefits

Access to fitness facility

Onsite medical team

Café on site

Annual bonus plan

Pension plan

Flexible benefits plan

Paid vacation

Annual wellness allowance

Paid personal care days

24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in engineering concepts and practices.
• P.Eng. designation is a definite asset.

Responsibilities

• Create long-term asset management strategies for refinery assets.
• Conduct Failure Modes and Effects Analysis and Root Cause Failure Analysis.
• Develop and present reliability improvement recommendations.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Decision Making Under Pressure

Organizational Skills

Written Communication

Oral Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Post-secondary education in Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent experience in Engineering

Tools

Preventive Maintenance Techniques

Predictive Maintenance Techniques

FMEA

RCFA

Job description

As a Reliability Engineer you will work closely with cross-functional teams such as Maintenance, Operations, and Turnaround/Outages. Your goal will be to collect information and data that will enable you to create robust plans and recommendations to improve the overall reliability and safety of refinery assets.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity with Irving Oil, please apply by May 16, 2025.

What We Offer

• Work Environment - Work and grow within Canada’s largest Refinery, with strong safety culture, access to a fitness facility, an onsite medical team, and a café
• Competitive Compensation - Including an annual bonus plan and pension plan
• Flexible Benefits Plan – in effect from day one and offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs
• Paid Vacation - Plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation, too
• Wellness Support – With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program

Your Responsibilities

• Create long term asset management strategies based on asset criticality and risk to the refining business
• Develop asset specific preventative maintenance strategies, predictive maintenance strategies, asset lifecycle assessments, etc.
• Perform Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and prescribe effective operational and maintenance tasks to mitigate specific asset failure modes
• Conduct Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA). Analyze historical data to improve asset use, mitigate defects, and reduce the likelihood of failures
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of Reliability Engineering Processes and Asset Management Strategies
• Develop and present reliability improvement recommendations to peers and senior leadership
• Assist in day-to-day technical support for the refinery by providing direction to junior engineers and assisting senior engineers with technical tasks

Your Skills

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to make focused, quick decisions and perform under pressure
• Exhibit solid organization skills and resourcefulness to meet deadlines
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to adjust communication style for various stakeholders
• Ability to work collaboratively and productively in a team environment

Your Experience

• Post-secondary education in mechanical engineering, mechanical background, or equivalent experience. Other engineering disciplines will also be considered. Degree preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience with knowledge of complex engineering concepts, practices, and procedures. P.Eng. designation is a definite asset. Experience in the oil and gas industry is preferred
• Experience working with preventive and predictive maintenance techniques and tools an asset, as are certifications such as CMRP (Certified Maintenance Reliability Professional)

Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that’s created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.Job Requirements - Work Experience

Engineering

Job Requirements - Education

Bachelors: Engineering