Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Pay or shift range: $120,000 CAD to $140,000 CAD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job‑related reasons.

Are you a Mechanical or Reliability Engineer looking to make a meaningful impact in a manufacturing environment? United Initiators is seeking a Mechanical/Maintenance Engineer to support equipment reliability, mechanical integrity, and asset performance initiatives at our Prince George facility. This role offers the opportunity to drive continuous improvement, support capital projects, and help ensure the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of critical manufacturing assets.

United Initiators is a global leader in the production of peroxide‑based initiators and specialty chemicals. Our Prince George facility manufactures hydrogen peroxide, a critical product used in industries such as pulp and paper, water treatment, and environmental applications, supporting customers across North America. The site operates in a highly regulated environment where safety, reliability, innovation and operational excellence are fundamental to success, and where collaboration, professional growth, and continuous improvement thrive.

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• Lead reliability and mechanical integrity initiatives that directly impact plant performance
• Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and continuous improvement efforts
• Work collaboratively with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams
• Join a global specialty chemical manufacturer committed to safety, quality, and innovation
• Eligible for annual bonus program
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Extended health benefit package and fitness benefits

Reporting to the Maintenance and Engineering Manager, the Mechanical/Maintenance Engineer leads efforts to improve equipment reliability, mechanical integrity, and asset performance. This role develops reliability and preventive maintenance programs, supports condition monitoring and root cause failure analysis, and provides engineering support for maintenance and capital projects. Working with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams, this role helps drive equipment performance, regulatory compliance, and safe, reliable plant operations.

• Develop, maintain, and improve Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) and Preventive Maintenance (PM) programs
• Evaluate PM effectiveness and recommend improvements to increase equipment reliability
• Lead root cause analysis investigations for equipment failures and implement defect elimination strategies
• Manage asset condition monitoring programs including vibration analysis and infrared thermography
• Support fixed asset maintenance programs including vessel inspections and mechanical integrity activities
• Coordinate pressure safety valve (PSV) inspection, testing, and recertification programs
• Identify obsolete equipment risks and develop replacement strategies
• Monitor equipment performance trends and recommend corrective actions to improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)

• Maintain equipment documentation, engineering drawings, and regulated work documentation
• Provide technical support for maintenance and operations teams to resolve equipment issues
• Lead and support capital improvement and maintenance projects
• Ensure compliance with applicable mechanical, pressure vessel, and equipment regulations
• Develop equipment specifications and engineering solutions to improve reliability and maintainability
• Support maintenance planning and execution activities through technical expertise and analysis
• Assist with equipment installation, commissioning, and startup activities
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering personnel to improve plant performance and efficiency

• Maintain a proactive safety mindset and promote safe work practices throughout all engineering activities
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and mechanical integrity requirements
• Support incident investigations and corrective action development related to equipment reliability and asset performance
• Participate in risk assessments and management of change activities as required

• Maintain accurate and current engineering documentation, inspection records, and equipment files
• Support ISO certification requirements through effective maintenance and reliability programs
• Ensure integrity and accuracy of equipment data, drawings, and maintenance records
• Promote continuous improvement through reliability analysis and equipment performance evaluations

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or equivalent education and…