Alberta Newsprint Company (ANC), a joint venture of the Stern Group and West Fraser Timber Company Ltd., is a leading manufacturer of premium paper products. Located in Whitecourt, AB, and operating with a non-unionized workforce, the firm’s paper mill—the first in Alberta—produces paper of such high quality that it has become the standard by which other paper products manufactured in North America are measured. The company is a successful, well-financed, progressive organization that is regarded as one of the best companies in the paper industry.

ANC is currently recruiting for a full-time Junior Maintenance & Reliability Engineer/ Engineering Technologist for a 15-month contract. This position reports directly to the Maintenance Engineering Technologist, as a key member of our Maintenance Department.

Position and Responsibilities

• Assist with the coordination and planning of major inter-disciplinary projects that are above the scope of routine maintenance
• Support the development and implementation of preventative and routine maintenance programs
• Add, update and improve assets and spare parts within CMMS system
• Add, update and improve preventative maintenance and demand task work orders within CMMS system
• Assist Maintenance Engineering Technologist with shutdown scheduling optimization to maximize downtime effectiveness
• Support failure analyses and help determine root cause
• Produce reports on machine downtime and downtime events
• Support lubrication technicians and rebuild specialist with daily work activities and long term planning

Education and Qualifications

Requirements of the Position:

• Diploma mechanical engineering technology or degree in industrial or mechanical engineering. Other diploma/degrees in engineering may be considered depending on candidate experience
• Must be proficient in computer based software such as Microsoft office products
• Exposure to CMMS systems is considered an asset

Assets:

• Experience working in a maintenance and project environment
• Exposure to shutdowns/turnarounds
• Ability to effectively network with a variety of stakeholders and employees
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to read and understand technical plans, models, drawings, and blueprints
• Must have a safety-focused mindset and strong knowledge of safe work practices
• Self-motivated with sense of responsibility, accountability, and ownership of your work

Alberta Newsprint Company will only consider those eligible to work in Canada either by citizenship, permanent residency, or valid Canadian work permit.

We thank all those who apply, but only applicants being actively considered for employment will be contacted.