Reliability Superintendant

Industrial Environment – 24/7 Operations

Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Region

In a demanding market where operational performance is directly tied to technical discipline, our client, a major industrial organization, is seeking a Reliability Superintendent to play a key role in optimizing its assets.

The facility is recognized for its competitiveness and production costs that rank among the best in its industry. It operates in a modern, highly capital-intensive environment focused on operational excellence.

Reporting directly to the General Manager , you will be responsible for ensuring strategic alignment between equipment reliability, work planning, and overall operational performance. Your mandate is clear: structure, anticipate, and improve asset performance while maintaining consistent alignment among costs, production, and maintenance.

• Act as the key link between reliability and operational maintenance
• Ensure rigorous work planning aligned with production priorities
• Assess and optimize the return on investment of technical initiatives
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to reliability and production
• Contribute to capital investment management and capital expenditure cost control
• Play an active role during planned shutdowns with a strong field presence
• Support rapid decision-making in operational environments (“ability to pivot effectively”)
• Manage operational risk and anticipate critical equipment failures

We are seeking a professional who combines analytical rigor, practical operational insight, and agile decision-making.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or equivalent – a strong asset)
• 3 to 8 years of experience in an industrial environment
• Relevant experience in industries such as:
  • Wood processing / Sawmills
  • Pulp and Paper
  • Heavy Industry

• Multidisciplinary technical curiosity (mechanical, electrical, metallurgy) and strong understanding of manufacturing operations
• Ability to deliver results in a resource-constrained environment through a pragmatic, results-oriented approach
• Excellent prioritization, emergency management, and rapid decision-making skills
• Strong field presence, operational credibility, and ability to influence without direct authority
• Accessible, collaborative, and motivating leadership style with clear communication tailored to diverse teams

This is an opportunity to take on a strategic role at the heart of operations, where your decisions will directly influence asset reliability, cost management, and the site’s overall performance.

• Salary starting at $110,000+ , based on experience
• Annual bonus:
  10% of base salary
• Pension plan:
  Employee contribution 3% / Employer contribution 11%
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive Group Insurance
• Vacation: 3 weeks starting in the first year

• Lead a team of four non-union professionals (2 planners, technical support, and engineering)
• Work within a continuous industrial operation (24/7) in modern, technically demanding facilities
• Ensure strong alignment among planning, costs, and production
• Strengthen collaboration between maintenance (execution) and reliability (prevention) functions
• Optimize overall performance in a resource-constrained environment
• Maintain balance and cohesion within a diverse, multi-generational team