SR. Project Engineer

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At Kruger Products we have a shared vision for greatness. We manufacture some of North America’s most popular tissue brands - Cashmere, Purex, Scotties’, Sponge Towels, Bonterra, White Cloud, as well as products for use away from home.

We are leaders in our industry, leaders in our communities, and leaders in sustainability. We proudly have close to 3,000 employees across manufacturing plants in Quebec, British Columbia, Ontario, and Tennessee, as well as our headquarters in Mississauga, ON and Sales offices in North America.

We are investing in our manufacturing facilities with the latest technology. Kruger Products is an industry leader pushing innovation through AI and Operational Excellence. We are committed to a culture of health and safety - for everyone, by everyone and in everything we do.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Mechanical Project Engineer is primarily responsible for coordinating capital projects to improve equipment and product quality, reduce production and energy consumption costs, and improve the health and safety of our workers.

What you can expect…

Project Management

• Assume responsibility for the management of capital projects under your supervision, including feasibility studies, cost studies, installation, modification, start-up, and post-start-up follow-up.
• Prepare technical plans and specifications in collaboration with other team members and/or with the help of external consultants while respecting the company’s needs and allocated budget. Consider the impacts on the health and safety of workers, the environment, etc.
• Analyze bids, make recommendations, develop and help present business case to senior management.
• Prepare contractual documents in accordance with the technical specifications.
• Manage project procurement and relationships with vendors.
• Monitor and manage cost and schedule to budget
• Oversee installation and startup of projects, while ensuring safety of project workers, contractors and staff
• Ensure regulatory compliance of all new installations
• Develop comprehensive project documentation for handover to operations and maintenance.

Technical Support

• Provide technical support to Maintenance personnel to correct and resolve problems affecting the reliability, productivity and safety of equipment.
• Provide engineering technical support for other Engineers' capital projects, and for Maintenance and Operations projects.

Training and Reporting

• Provide training on the use of new equipment to employees and write monthly progress reports for projects under your management.

Safety and Compliance

• Know and follow safe work procedures including Lock-Out and Confined Space Entry and communicate to your supervisor the hazards and risks present in your workplace.

What You Will Bring...

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• Member in good standing of Engineers and Geoscientists BC
• 5-10 years of experience, in an industrial environment is an asset
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes and knowledge of paper making equipment such as paper machines, steam boilers, pumping system, etc. is an asset
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and MS Project software

What's In It For You...

At Kruger Products, we see greatness in everyone and what they bring to the organization. Which is why we monitor the marketplace to ensure our compensation packages remain competitive. The starting range for this role is $91,000 to $120,000 or higher, depending on your experience. Our pay philosophy is to attract the best talent at the best pay while offering real opportunities for career advancement.

When you contribute ideas that make us better, we recognize that.

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