Sr. Engineer, Ontario Sawmills

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada is seeking talent to fill the position of Sr. Engineer, Ontario Sawmills. This job is full-time permanent.

Domtar is seeking candidates for the position of Sr. Engineer, Projects for our flagship state of art three line stud Sawmill at Thunder Bay, Ontario. This position will also provide engineering support for our Ontario Sawmills.

The Sr. Engineer, Projects will report to the General Manager Ontario Sawmills and corporate Engineering Manager. You will work in a safe and productive manner to ensure the plant’s projects, mechanical and process control optimization systems are in place and adequately maintained to ensure a consistent product manufacturing that meets and exceeds our quality standards while minimizing production, maintenance costs and unscheduled downtime.

What you gain by working with us:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus incentive plan
• At least three weeks of vacation and three floating holidays; depending on your experience
• Full range of group insurance from the first day of work
• Telemedicine services
• Defined-contribution pension plan with generous employer participation from the first day of work
• Employee and family assistance program
• Education assistance program
• Work Travel Assistance Program
• Referral bonuses
• Relocation assistance to the community of Thunder Bay.
• A workplace based on respect, diversity, and inclusion

Your responsibilities:

• Ensure application of highest Safety standards for all maintenance planning operations
• Plan and coordinate assigned capital investment projects & maintenance activities, schedule manpower, organize shutdowns and other major tasks
• Maintain liaison between the operations, maintenance departments and contractors
• Visit the job site and analyze job in the field
• Verify the availability of project parts, materials and special tools and supplies required for execution
• Estimate the cost of project labor and materials
• Research information for new project work and utilize feedback to improve job plans
• Work closely with Supervisors, operators, and skilled trade groups
• Arrange materials and services through purchasing personnel and vendors

Ideal Profile:

• Mechanical Engineer or Industrial Engineer Degree / Technologist
• 5 years’ experience in related industrial manufacturing sector
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team, to communicate with all levels of the organization and to adapt quickly to change
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem solving skills.
• Advanced computer skills i.e. Autocad, MS Word and Excel
• In-depth knowledge of MS Office, MS Project and CMMS and solid computer skills
• Strong attention to detail combined with the ability to see the big picture;
• Knowledge of sawmill and planer mill equipment
• Bilingual English / French will be an asset
• The salary range for this position is CAD $105,000 to $120,000 per year. Salary will commensurate with education and experience.

Your Team:

• Reporting to the General Manager Ontario Sawmills and corporate Engineering Manager, you will be part of a results-oriented team whose members are encouraged to exceed expectations.

Reason for Posting:
This is a replacement position.

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