Electrical Reliability Engineer

Location

Grande Prairie, AB | Canada

Job description

PositioE Title :

Electrical Reliability Engineer

Category/Shift :

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location :

International Paper Grande Prairie Pulp Mill

53024A Resources Road

County of Grande Prairie No.1

Directions: Travel 12 kms south of Grande Prairie on Resources Road.

The Job You Will Perform:

The Position - Senior Electrical Reliability Engineer (P-Eng)

This position reports to the Mill Reliability Leader in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada. The Grande Prairie mill is a 1000+ ton per day NBSK mill. It currently operates with approximately 380 mill employees in a high performance, results oriented environment.

The Grande Prairie Mill is seeking an Electrical Reliability Engineer. The Electrical Reliability Engineer is responsible for providing assistance in problem solving process reliability issues. We are seeking a candidate with knowledge of industrial reliability improvement methods, programs, processes and technologies. The Electrical Reliability Engineer will support the Reliability Team and operations in the development of reliability standards and practices. Responsible for maintaining documented records of and tracking key metrics in deliberate improvement projects and results.

Key Accountabilities

• Review & Revise equipment criticalities in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
• Lead RCFA (Root Cause Failure Analysis) investigations and identify corrective actions to address root cause of electrical equipment failures.
• Lead refinement of the mill predictive and preventative maintenance programs
• Create detailed plans for unique complex jobs
• Conduct FMEAs (Failure Mode Effects Analysis)
• Lead small capital reliability improvement projects from start to finish
• Develop QA/QC for critical electrical work
• IEPM( Instrumentation Electrical Precision Maintenance) Champion and Liaison with the Capital Engineering team
• Be familiar with and keep up-to-date on predictive technologies to aid in early detection of impending equipment/process failure

Requirements

• P-Eng required or actively working towards P-Eng designation
• Instrumentation and Controls background (PLC, DCS, Electrical)
• Knowledgeable on large motor, construction and maintenance requirements , (AC and DC motors)
• Solid understanding and familiarity with electronic and pneumatic instrumentation systems
• Providing technical support for power and control issues and development of work procedures, standards, addressing of skill deficiencies and development of best practices
• Strong technical and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of the Canadian Electrical Code
• Ability to work as leader in a team and collaborate with various Electrical Reliability Projects to ensure continuity of operations

Assets for the position

• Power Distribution relaying and coordination knowledge
• Turbine Generator and Voltage Regulator experience
• Power distribution modeling software knowledge.
• Experience with power distribution, power drives, and instrumentation
• Familiarity with electrical utility tie contracts.
• EPD Maintenance inspection experience.
• RCFA experience with power distribution events.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to wear all required safety equipment.
• Access confined space entries for RCFA investigations.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or CET with equivalent combination of demonstrated skill and work experience. Registration with APEGA is preferred.
• Personal commitment to working safely and protecting the safety of others
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in heavy industrial maintenance
• Strong Electrical aptitude
• Experience with PLC/DCS operations and logic
• Ability & confidence to initiate actions with a sense of urgency driving for high quality, sustainable results
• Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (SAP preferred)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience using Microsoft Office Products such as Excel, Word.
• Ability to communicate effectively and constructively, as well as good verbal and written English skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Comprehension of complex work instructions and documentation as well as the ability to perform duties with little direction
• Ability to travel internationally if required.
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work in a team environment

Competencies

• Action Oriented
• Results Driven
• Command Skills and Customer Focus
• Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
• Managing Vision and Purpose
• Strategic Agility
• Business Acumen
• Development of others
• Build successful team

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Short-term and Long-Term Disability, Gainsharing plan, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), and On-site Cafeteria.

How We Take Care of our Employees:

Our mill is one of the safest mills in the world, has a clean, warm work environment and has been in constant production for over 50 years. We offer employees opportunities for training and advancement in multiple disciplines. We have a highly engaged workforce, who take great pride in their department and mill success. You will have the opportunity and be expected to participate in improvement, teams and committees. You have a say in how the work gets done. We are a short 10-minute drive outside of the city, allowing our employees to be home with their families each night. IP strives to provide employees with a healthy experience.

The Career You Will Build:

Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP .

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

This role performs duties within a safety-sensitive environment and will be required to complete pre-employment testing.

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