Reliability Engineer

The Reliability Engineer is an integral part of our maintenance team focused on predictive and preventive measures for the mill.

Our employees operate in a culture that values safety first and rewards hard work. We recognize and support our team culture and focus on growing our team by promoting from within – many of our employees have built their careers with us.

What you will do:

• • Analyze plant downtime, quality, safety, and financial data to identify areas of focus for the maintenance and operations teams:
    • Conduct and coordinate failure investigations, including analyzing failure mechanisms and implementing solutions to improve reliability, quality, safety, and financial performance. 
    • Redesign machinery and / or processes to improve plant reliability and lower operating costs.
  • Direct supervision of Reliability Technicians.   
    • Implement best practices for lubrication, handling, application, and storage of lubricants along with the oil analysis program.
    • Direct oversight of the preventative and predictive maintenance programs which include vibration analysis, thermography, infrared, oil analysis, precision alignment and others to improve the mill’s reliability program.
    • Responsible for hydraulic and compressor programs
  • Champion the adoption of West Fraser’s Best Maintenance Practices per the resource library in WF’s internal intranet.
  • Utilize the mill’s computerized maintenance management system (Maximo) to manage all maintenance activities within the scope of this position.
  • Assist in the planning and execution of maintenance activities where required.
  • Identify other opportunities across the site to improve efficiency, lower cost, and reduce waste.

• Additional duties include:

  • Coordinate and manage services from OEM representatives and other third parties to improve equipment reliability, life cycles, and costs.
  • Benchmark performance and best practices at other West Fraser facilities.
  • Communicate reliability activities and results to all departments including senior management.
  • Understand machinery functions in detail. A “hands-on” approach will be required to fully understand the failure mechanisms of machinery. 
  • Project management

Qualifications you should have:

• Relevant experience with industrial manufacturing equipment and / or trades experience is an asset. 
• Self-directed and motivated.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. 
• Willingness to adapt and thrive in a collaborate team environment. 
• Well organized.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. 
• Effective verbal and written communication skills. 
• Computer proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and Power Point, Maximo.
• Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or similar Engineering Degree is preferred but not mandatory.

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary with an annual bonus opportunity. The typical salary range is $75,000 -$95,000, depending on location, education and relevant experience.
• Comprehensive benefits: including medical, dental, and vision coverage, pension and saving plans, life, disability, and accident insurance, vacation time, paid holidays and additional benefits to support your well-being.

This is a "Safety Sensitive position" per the definition of MN statutes, meaning "a job in which impairment caused by drug, alcohol or cannabis usage would threaten the health or safety of any person."

Our highly competitive compensation package includes:

• Benefits starting Day 1
• On-the-job training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k with company match plus an additional retirement contribution
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check, pre-employment physical, and drug and cannabis screen.

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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

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please. The successful candidate will be asked to pass a background and drug test.

Today, West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with more than 50 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe, which promotes sustainable forest practices in its operations. The Company produces lumber, engineered wood products (OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, and particleboard), pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and other residuals. West Fraser's products are used in home construction, repair and remodeling, industrial applications, papers, tissue, and box materials.

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace.