West Fraser · 1 day ago
Reliability Engineer
Riegelwood, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid LevelWest Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing various wood-based products. They are seeking a Reliability Engineer to improve the uptime and efficiency of their plant machinery and processes through investigations, analysis, and implementation of best practices.
ForestryPaper Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Conduct and coordinate investigations of machine failures, including analyzing failure mechanisms and implementing solutions to improve reliability
Work with the maintenance teams to identify work practices and other opportunities to prevent machine failures
Develop, implement, and optimize preventative and predictive maintenance routes
Implement best practices for lubrication, including the selection and storage of lubricants
Analyze plant data to identify areas of focus for the maintenance team, areas of opportunity to reduce downtime, downtime trends by department and machine center, and other opportunities to improve plant performance
Training of the maintenance team to improve skills and knowledge
Redesign machinery and other components when necessary to improve plant reliability and lower operating costs
Utilize the mill’s computerized maintenance management system to manage lubrication and other maintenance activities
Assist in the planning and execution of maintenance activities
Develop and maintain effective systems for improving plant reliability
Apply technology such as vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, and other predictive techniques to improve the mill’s reliability program
Identify other opportunities across the site to improve efficiency, lower cost, and reduce waste
Special projects and other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or similar Engineering Degree or a strong combination of experience and education
Relevant experience with industrial manufacturing equipment and / or trades experience is an asset
Demonstrated quantitative analysis skills and proficiency in working with applications developers, IT and other technical domains
Experience in communicating and presenting data and technical concepts to audiences with varying backgrounds
Self-directed and motivated
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Willingness to adapt and thrive in a collaborate team environment
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Computer proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and Power Point, Maximo
Preferred
Previous industry experience is preferred
Benefits
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
Company
West Fraser
With more than 50 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe, West Fraser produces lumber, engineered wood products (oriented strand board, laminated veneer lumber, medium-density fibreboard, plywood and particleboard), pulp, newsprint, wood chips and other residuals, while promoting sustainable practices across its operations.
Founded in 1955
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.77MKey Investors
Sustainable Development Technology Canada
2023-09-22Acquired
2015-03-15Grant· $4.77M
1999-04-09IPO
Leadership Team
Edward Seraphim
President and Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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