Mechanical engineer Jobs in Kapuskasing, ON

Requirements:

• Language: English (spoken and written) and French would be considered an asset.
• Education: University degree or college equivalent in engineering or related field.
• Experience: 7+ years preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent leadership skills.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead the mechanical department in providing site and maintenance services in the most cost-effective manner to support the manufacture of newsprint, while ensuring that these processes adhere to regulations and environmental guidelines.
• Maintain the alignment of the mechanical department with the principles and objectives defined in the Results Management Framework, working within the concept of optimizing the overall profitability of the site.
• Promote and provide a safe workplace, seek improvements, and support Health and Safety (H&S) program.
• Lead a motivated, efficient, and engaged team of direct reports and provide career development opportunities.
• Ensure the mechanical areas are manned with a capable workforce by applying succession planning systems, effective coaching processes, accountable leadership practices and effective training.
• Ensure maintenance services are effectively planned, coordinated, and delivered on time, while meeting cost and quality standards.
• Maintain and improve an effective preventative maintenance program for the operations to ensure maximum equipment efficiency and reliability.
• Support all activities related to the annual Maintenance shutdown.
• Develop, implement, and maintain maintenance standards and procedures to ensure maximum efficiency and performance of mill equipment.
• Ensure weekly maintenance shutdown activities are effectively planned and coordinated within the operating departments.
• Ensure maintenance and repair budgets are prepared, met, and variances explained, with appropriate action taken as needed. Support development and execution of maintenance budgets in operating areas.
• Maintain an effective cost reduction program.
• In conjunction with other operating departments, determine the manning composition required for the site and the necessary training required to meet manning objectives.
• Recommend changes/improvements to the maintenance management system and standards.
• Ensure an effective maintenance system that meets EMS (ISO 14001) standards.
• In consultation with the Human Resources Department, ensure fair and equitable application of the collective agreement.