Technical & Engineering Manager

Job title: Technical & Engineering Manager

Job description: Description :

Recognized as one of Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures and one of Canada’s 10 Best Companies to Work For, West Fraser is a growing company looking for talented people to be part of our team. Recently named as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Quesnel River Pulp is located in Quesnel, BC. This is a posting for:

Technical & Engineering Manager

This is a Senior Management Role reporting to the General Manager. The Technical & Engineering Manager’s focus is three-fold:

• Engineering: to set a direction for the execution of the division’s capital, Major Maintenance Expense & Infrastructure management plans to support core divisional goals, while ensuring compliance with codes, regulations and internal engineering standards,
• Technical: ensure that the operations environmental performance meets or exceeds the regulatory requirements and to work with operations to ensure finished product quality meets or exceeds the expectations of customers at the lowest cost possible and,
• Safety: champion safety and operational excellence of the team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Mentorship and development of employees with a focus on succession planning
• Establishment and management of Technical and Engineering budgets
• Setting of strategic goals for investment, environmental compliance, quality, and safety
• Know the safety policies and ensure that every individual in the department actively demonstrates an understanding and appreciation of the Divisional Safety Plan and WF safety policies and procedures
• Managing performance by building a collaborative, respectful and supportive high performing team, as well as setting individual and team goals that align with the strategic goals of the organization
• Empower the Engineering Superintendent to manage compliance with regulations and codes that apply to the division
• Ensure that plans to invest new capital, maintenance expenditures and infrastructure meet divisional strategic goals
• Empower the Environmental Supervisor and Technicians to effectively manage the environmental systems to ensure compliance with applicable regulations
• Empower the Quality Assurance Supervisor to ensure that finished product testing is completed for the division and all lab-based QA/QC requirements are met
• Empower the Process Engineering Superintendent to ensure that process engineers and specialists are working to improve present and future processes through trial work, optimization, data review and management and support of cost, quality, environment or safety priorities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and P Eng (or registration eligibility with EGBC) or a Bachelor’s degree in Science would be considered an asset.
• 10-15 years of experience working in heavy industry, preferably in pulp mills in progressive supervisory roles
• Excellent interpersonal and mentoring skills
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Excellent skills in all forms of communication
• The desire to progress, learn, grow, and see division succeed

Our employees drive our success. We believe in providing opportunities for growth and advancement and are looking for people who want to build their career in our company.

QRP offers a comprehensive relocation package to assist your move to Quesnel. Located in central BC, Quesnel has a population of approximately 25,000 and features all major conveniences, including its own airport. Quesnel offers affordable housing, modern recreational and educational facilities, regular community events, as well as unlimited recreational activities for the outdoor enthusiast. It doesn’t take long to feel part of Quesnel’s welcoming community.

QRP is the single largest market softwood BCTMP mill in the world and its operations are highly respected by the global market for providing top quality product for over 40 years. Forward thinking ownership, capital investment and innovation in product development has contributed to QRP’s longevity and bright future. A family business at heart since 1955, West Fraser values excellence in performance and people, challenge and satisfaction, and profitability and growth. We practice leadership in our field and responsibility in our communities.

West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin or any other protected legal characteristic.

To apply, click on our job ad at www.westfraser.com/jobs and then click “apply now” in green at the top of the page and upload your resume.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Company: West Fraser

Expected salary:

Location: Quesnel, BC

Job date: Thu, 16 Dec 2021 05:35:18 GMT

Job Source: Careerjet.ca

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