Domtar · 2 hours ago
Reliability Engineer
Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products, committed to safety and sustainability. The Reliability Engineer at Domtar’s Rothschild Mill is responsible for developing and implementing asset reliability strategies to maximize equipment uptime and reduce unplanned downtime in a manufacturing environment.
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Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of precision, preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance strategies for mechanical and electrical assets across the Rothschild Mill
Establish asset criticality assessments and optimize maintenance strategies to focus resources on high-risk, high-impact equipment
Partner with engineering and capital project teams to embed reliability, maintainability, and operability into new and modified equipment
Manage and optimize condition-based monitoring programs, including vibration analysis, infrared thermography, oil analysis, ultrasonic testing, and electrical motor testing (PDMA/MCE)
Lead electrical integrity and inspection programs, including MCCs, power distribution systems, and high-voltage equipment
Analyze equipment health data and reliability trends to proactively identify and mitigate failure risks
Champion and lead RCPE activities to eliminate recurring equipment and process failures
Monitor and analyze work order history and failure data to identify systemic issues and drive sustainable corrective actions
Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, reliability, product quality, cost efficiency, and working conditions
Collaborate with planning and scheduling teams to ensure effective execution of maintenance activities aligned with reliability objectives
Provide technical support and troubleshooting expertise to maintenance and operations teams
Ensure repair quality and corrective actions meet Domtar standards and reliability best practices
Establish, track, and communicate key reliability and maintenance KPIs, including MTBF, PM compliance, emergency work, and OEE
Maintain accurate documentation, history, and analysis within the CMMS (SAP) to support data-driven decision-making
Serve as a reliability subject matter expert and technical resource for the Rothschild Mill
Develop and deliver training to build technical capability, reliability awareness, and engagement across maintenance and operations teams
Lead and influence cross-functional and mill-wide initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a minimum of five (5) years of experience in maintenance or reliability within a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment; pulp and paper experience strongly preferred
Strong working knowledge of reliability tools and methodologies, including RCM, RCPE, CMMS, and predictive maintenance technologies
Demonstrated commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
Preferred
Certified Reliability Engineer (RMIC or SMRP) or similar professional certification
Predictive maintenance certifications (Vibration Analysis, Thermography, Ultrasonic Testing, MCA, and ICML certifications)
Proficiency with SAP CMMS, Microsoft Office, and reliability data analysis tools
Experience supporting capital and maintenance improvement projects in a manufacturing environment
Experience with electrical systems, MCCs, power distribution, and motor reliability programs
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Supportive working environment
Rewarding career paths
Plenty of opportunities for learning and growth
Company
Domtar
Domtar is a manufacturing company that designs, manufactures, markets, and distributes a wide variety of papers.
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