Reliability Manager

Reporting to the Mill General Manager, the Reliability Manager is responsible for overseeing the safe, efficient and cost reliability-based maintenance and operational programs within the mill.  The Reliability Manager utilizes related experience, project management expertise, leadership abilities and a preventative maintenance mindset. 

You'll Do:

• Working with Team Members to reinforce and support safety for everyone WF GPR OSB
• Demonstrate leadership competencies, building relationships built on trust, caring and integrity
• Responsible for the monthly reliability report
• Track the mill downtime issues & build a corrective action plan to reduce downtime and ensure mill meets/exceeds uptime target
• Provide oversight of the preventative & predictive maintenance programs to ensure their effectiveness
• Supervision of the mill lubrication program to ensure its effectiveness
• Coordination of the Root Cause Analysis program for the mill by facilitating & coaching others on the RCA process & driving corrective actions
• Use reliability engineering principles & tools (ie Weibull, RCI, FMEA) to identify and eliminate negative reliability trends & equipment downtime
• Maintains maintenance metrics to effectively track and communicate the effectiveness of the maintenance programs
• Participate in the full cycle development & planning of capital projects
• Provide input for the creation of the yearly maintenance budget
• Oversight of the PM program to ensure a "pro-active approach"
• Provide front end loading support for plant shutdowns
• Provide engineering support for improvement projects throughout the mill

You have:

• Engineering Degree (Chemical / Electrical or Mechanical)
• 3+ Years of preventative and predictive maintenance experience
• 3+ Years in a leadership role within an industrial / manufacturing environment
• Project Management training / experience would be a definite asset
• Strong computer skills including Excel & Word (intermediate) and exposure to computerized maintenance management systems would be valuable

What We Offer:

• Competitive base salary with an annual bonus opportunity. The typical salary range for this position may vary 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.

Your Workplace Location:

Grande Prairie, Alberta is one of Canada’s fastest growing cities with a population of 70 000.  Located less than 5 hours northwest of Edmonton in the “Peace Country Region”; Grande Prairie is the ‘hub’ for northern Alberta & northeastern BC; with infrastructure to support a population base of over 300 000. 

About Us:

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 remodelling, industrial applications, papers, tissue, and box materials.

Diversity:  

At West Fraser, we strongly believe promoting diversity and inclusion is essential to our success. Our commitment to creating inclusive workplaces is reflected in our core values, and we constantly strive to foster a culture that values and respects every individual’s unique background and perspective. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a team dedicated to shaping a brighter future by embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity. Join our team at West Fraser and help us build a more diverse and inclusive community.

Sustainability:

West Fraser is fully committed to sustainable forest management as defined in our environmental policy, which is reflected in every aspect of our work. We adopt new technologies and innovations to create exceptional building materials. Wood products are a natural, renewable, recyclable, and environmentally sustainable choice for consumers who prioritize sustainability.

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