Reliability Engineer

What We Offer

Irving Tissue is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance effective 1st of the month following start date
• 401K with 5% company match eligible on the 1st of the month 30 days following your start date
• Health & Wellness Reimbursement
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Product Purchase Program
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Tissue and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
• Relocation costs (if applicable)

Responsibilities

The Reliability Engineer is a key member of the maintenance team. This position provides technical assistance and coordination for maintenance improvement efforts. Their focus is to guarantee asset uptime to assure the availability and durability of the equipment while achieving optimum costs. Reporting to the Reliability Team Leader, the Reliability Engineer works both independently as well as with the Maintenance Leaders, Maintenance Technicians, Planners, Stores Personnel, Production Teams, and Engineers. 

• Utilize proactive maintenance systems with a focus on preventative, predictive, and conditions-based monitoring, including the following:  
  • Root cause failure analysis;  
  • Managing the results of Condition Monitoring Functions;  
  • Life Cycle Asset Management 
• Identify improvement opportunities and work with Planners and Coordinators to advance maintenance workflow and highlight prioritized jobs requiring completion
• Work with Maintenance and Site Management to develop and track KPIs 
• Communicate across all levels of facility personnel to build collaboration and align the organization to prioritized reliability opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial)
• 2+ years of relevant experience, experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment is considered an asset   
• Strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to work in a team environment  
• Excellent computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office programs is required  
• Analytical and detail oriented with a high level of commitment and self-motivation  
• Working knowledge of a computerized maintenance management system is required, JD Edwards experience is a plus  

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We 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.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

At Irving Tissue, we know the key to success is our people. 

We are a leading manufacturer of premium quality tissue products – including national brands Royale® in Canada and Scotties® in the US - and private label. 

We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing the best quality products and exceptional service to our consumers and customers. 

Our parent company - J.D. Irving, Limited, is a responsible steward of the forests. J.D. Irving has planted more than 1 billion trees since 1957, and the Irving Forest Supply Chain, which includes Irving Tissue, was declared carbon neutral for the first time in 2020 and each full year since.