Plant Mechanical Engineer Jobs

Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer looking to join a rapidly growing team? Conifex is looking to hire a Plant Mechanical Engineer in Mackenzie, BC!

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Who You Are

As a senior member of the power plant operation and maintenance team, the Plant Engineer will bring technical engineering expertise and knowledge of power plant operations and maintenance systems to oversee the implementation of a new change management process, a refined asset tracking process, and ultimately assist the operations and maintenance team in achieving industry-leading plant availability targets. This position reports directly to the Plant Manager while working collaboratively with the Operation and Maintenance Supervisor and the Maintenance Planner on a daily basis. The Plant Engineer will also oversee any necessary re-engineering of plant systems (Continuous Improvement) and oversee quality control/assurance processes for all work conducted on operating assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a long-term mechanical and electrical maintenance plan (3-5yr).
• Co-ordinate a collaborative design review process and lead the re-engineering of plant systems as required.
• Develop and implement formal management of the change process and train plant personnel.
• Develop metrics for maintenance performance of critical systems/assets.
• Identify, using subject matter experts as required, opportunities to improve plant assets and systems.
• Improve and implement a new drawing and asset record management process.
• Standardize a troubleshooting approach using root cause analysis and train plant personnel.
• Tracking, reporting, and optimizing plant capacity and availability.
• Assist in planning No- Destructive Examination plan for BSCA, regulatory, and operational needs.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance to Maintenance Planner to assist with prioritizing forced outage work.
• Work collaboratively with Operations to optimize Operations and Maintenance procedures.
• Perform other duties as necessary.
• Work collaboratively with Maintenance Planner to oversee completion of Bill of Material for all major plant assets.
• Provide leadership and direction in optimization of stores and identifying outstanding critical spares.
• Assist Plant Manager in the compilation and preparation of annual budget.
• Assist Operations and Maintenance team in identifying and managing a prioritized list of planned major maintenance and capital projects, including annual shutdown scope of work, budget, schedule.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering or related role.
• Post-secondary education in Engineering discipline, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers license.

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Conifex Inc. — through astute strategic acquisitions and strong leadership is emerging as a major player in the forestry, sawmilling, and biomass power industry. We value our people and take pride in our successes. Operationally, our approach is to blend technology with the expertise of committed, creative, excellence-oriented people.

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Consider The Lifestyle

Mackenzie British Columbia offers a warm and welcoming Northern community with outstanding four-season outdoor recreational activities, including fishing, hunting, extensive all-season trail systems, a nearby ski hill, and a recreation centre with a pool and arena. A safe and secure family-focused community, with excellent home affordability, modern schools, activity centers, and health facilities on your doorstep.

If you’re ready to join a dynamic workplace and give back to your community, apply with your cover letter and resume today! To learn more about the impact you’ll make, visit us

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