Job Description

As a Reliability Specialist, you will work with cross functional teams to ensure uptime and reliability of mill equipment, provide technical support to mill Maintenance teams and represent the mill on capital projects as an integral part of Reliability and Maintenance teams. You will be involved in maintenance strategy development for individual assets, and preventative maintenance.

• Demonstrate safety leadership ensure all mill safety policies are complied with at all times
• Root Cause Analysis on failures
• Mean Time Between Failure tracking and improvement
• Represent mill Reliability and Maintenance on capital projects
• Preventative Maintenance System Management including PM development, creation, updates and improvements
• Provide hands on support for maintenance activities, including troubleshooting and problem resolution.
• Manage maintenance projects including personnel during major mill shutdowns
• Entity system management, including administering and managing mill entity structure and creating and disposing of entities as required
• Bill Of Material Management and ensuring appropriate levels of inventory are stocked
• Budgeting and cost control including developing and submitting annual maintenance budgets for large maintenance projects
• Review and monitor project maintenance costs

• Education required: Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Years of Experience: 5+ years’ experience in a Reliability or relevant Maintenance position
• Previous kraft pulp mill experience considered an asset
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple assignments and shifting priorities
• High energy level with thorough attention to detail

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.