Job Description
Job Description
This position is responsible for identifying and managing asset reliability risks that could adversely affect plant or business operations. Position must guide efforts to ensure reliability and maintainability of equipment, processes, utilities, facilities, controls, safety and process safety systems. Identify and manage asset reliability risks that could adversely affect plant or business operations. This broad primary role includes loss elimination, risk management, life cycle asset management, and capital project management.
What you will do :
These responsibilities include, but are not limited to :
- Professionally and systematically defines, designs, develops, monitors and refines an asset maintenance plan that includes :
- Value-added preventive maintenance tasks
- Effective utilization of predictive and other non-destructive testing methodologies designed to identify and isolate inherent reliability problems
- Develops engineering solutions to repetitive failures and all other problems that adversely affect plant operations. These problems include capacity, quality, cost or regulatory compliance issues. To fulfill this responsibility, the reliability engineer applies :
Statistical process control
Reliability modeling and predictionFault tree analysisSix Sigma methodologyData analysis techniques that can include :Root cause analysis (RCA) and root cause failure analysis (RCFA)Works with project and area engineering to ensure the reliability and maintainability of new and modified installations. The reliability engineering manager is responsible for adhering to the life cycle asset management (LCAM) process throughout the entire life cycle of new assets.Participates in the development of design and installation specifications along with commissioning plans. Participates in the development of criteria for and evaluation of equipment and technical MRO suppliers and technical maintenance service providers. Develops acceptance tests and inspection criteria.Participates in the final check-out of new installations. This includes factory and site acceptance testing that will assure adherence to functional specifications.Guides efforts to ensure reliability and maintainability of equipment, processes, utilities, facilities, controls and safety / security systemsProvides input to a risk management plan that will anticipate reliability-related and non-reliability-related risks that could adversely impact plant operations.Works with Production to perform analyses of assets including :Asset utilizationOverall equipment effectivenessRemaining useful lifeOther parameters that define operating condition, reliability and costs of assetsProvides technical support to production, maintenance management and technical personnel.Applies value analysis to repair / replace, repair / redesign and make / buy decisions.Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the General Manager.What you need to be successful :
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of training and experience8 or more years of relevant maintenance and / or reliability experience in fixed plant equipmentExperience in an industrial or manufacturing environment (forest products industry preferred)Experience in project managementManagerial / Supervisory experienceAdvanced computer skills including MS Office softwareStrong knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and the tools associated with failure detection (i.e. vibration analysis, oil monitoring, thermography) qw as well as the software associated with themStrong mechanical and electrical knowledge and aptitudeStrong written and verbal communication skillsWhat will make you stand out :
Experience in relevant areas of CMMSKnowledge of Mill processes and equipment.Good oral and written communication skills and good team building skills.Have a strong fundamental understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, and circulating systems operation, contamination control and maintenance functions.Demonstrated initiative and strong work habits.Proven ability to organize, plan and establish a routine of activities to ensure principal accountabilities are met.Proactive, questioning, ‘get-it-done’ attitudeBasic understanding of maintenance activities and equipment.Outstanding benefits package including :
Benefits starting Day 1Competitive starting payOn-the-job trainingA culture that strongly believes in promoting from withinMedicalDentalVision401K with company match and additional retirement contributionEmployee Stock Purchase PlanLife InsuranceDisability InsurancePaid vacations and holidaysApply :
If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser : www.westfraser.com / careers
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process. Be sure to attach your resume to your online profile as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.
West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB). We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company.
West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / V / D & Drug-Free Workplace (DFW)
