Reliability Technician

Vanderwell; Town of Slave Lake; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned manufacturing company in Slave Lake, Alberta is seeking a Reliability Technician to conduct equipment inspections, utilize diagnostic tools, and support maintenance activities. The ideal candidate will have certification in Reliability Engineering, 3-5 years of experience, and strong problem-solving skills. Competitive wages and a full benefits plan are offered, along with a Monday to Friday work schedule.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Full benefits plan

Optional RSP plans

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of reliability experience, preferably in wood products manufacturing.
• Experience with diagnostic and predictive maintenance tools.
• Desire to work a Monday – Friday shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections and maintenance of equipment.
• Utilize diagnostic tools to assess equipment health.
• Document and report on equipment performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency with diagnostic tools

Education

Certification in Reliability Engineering or Maintenance Management

Tools

CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)

Job description

Who We Are

Vanderwell is an Alberta, family‑owned company operating in northern Alberta for more than 80 years. We have modern sawmill, planer mill, and pellet mill facilities, which produce dimensional lumber, wood pellets, shavings, and chips for wholesale customers.

What We Offer

Vanderwell offers stable, long‑term employment which provides our employees with a good standard of living. We offer competitive wages with a full benefits plan, as well as optional RSP plans.

The Opportunity

We are currently looking to hire a Reliability Technician for our manufacturing facilities in Slave Lake, Alberta. Job duties include:

• Conduct regular inspections and maintenance of equipment
• Utilize diagnostic tools to assess equipment health
• Analyze failure modes and their impacts on operations
• Document and report on equipment performance and maintenance activities
• Support root cause analysis investigations and corrective actions

Working Conditions

• Exposed to noise, dust, falling debris, moving machinery, weather extremes, splinters, slipping and tripping hazards
• Lifting heavy, awkward objects and climbing on equipment may be required
• Required use of PPE appropriate for the task and working conditions

Must have

• Certification in Reliability Engineering or Maintenance Management
• 3-5 years of reliability experience, preferably working in a wood products manufacturing facility
• Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems)
• Proficiency with diagnostic and predictive maintenance tools
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• The desire to work a Monday – Friday shift schedule (44 hours per week)

Candidates

If this position sounds like a fit for you, please apply directly through the portal.

We thank all candidates for their interest; only candidates selected to advance in our recruitment process will be contacted.