Job Description
At Kruger Products we have a shared vision for greatness. We manufacture some of North America’s most popular tissue brands - Cashmere, Purex, Scotties’, SpongeTowels, White Cloud, as well as products for use away from home. We always want to do better for our customers and our world. The awards we’ve earned remind us that our hard work and commitment to doing the right thing pays off. But they aren’t what keep us going. It’s the people who work here, who believe in what we do – and how we do it that truly matters.
We are leaders in our communities, leaders in sustainability, and leaders in connecting with our consumers. Our headquarters is in Mississauga, ON, but we proudly have nearly 2,500 employees spread across eight manufacturing mills in Quebec, British Columbia, Ontario, and Tennessee.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the incumbent will be part of a small, multi-disciplinary engineering team whose primary responsibility is the conceptual development, design, and execution of capital and maintenance projects. The incumbent will be expected to assume both lead and support roles, depending on the primary purpose of the project. Typical projects include installation of new manufacturing machinery, and upgrades of existing machinery to improve productivity, capacity, reliability, flexibility, product quality, energy efficiency, and most importantly, worker safety.
Job Duties:
- Identification of challenges and improvement opportunities within manufacturing, energy management, steam plant and environmental control operations in conjunction with operations personnel, mill management and external regulatory agencies
- Conceptual development and cost estimation of solutions in response to those challenges in conjunction with vendors and engineering consultants, coordinating feasibility studies as required
- Prepare or assist in preparation and presentation of business cases for assigned projects to obtain funding
- Upon approval of funding, assume responsibility for the execution of projects or sub-projects. This will include:
- Detailed plans and specifications
- Gantt charts
- Bid documents and evaluations
- Procurement
- Coordination and supervision of installation by mill trades and/or contractors.
- Hazard assessments, development of preliminary lockout and safe work procedures, and pre-start safety checks
- Start-up, commissioning, and coordination of worker and trades training on new equipment or technology
- Authentication of documents as required, document management
- Post-project follow-up and support
- Monthly project cost and progress reporting
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation and Control
- Member in good standing of Engineers and Geoscientists BC
- 15 years or more Engineering experience in an industrial manufacturing environment is an asset
- Knowledge of electrical power systems and industrial process control for medium and low voltage systems
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint)
- Knowledge of Safeguarding of Machinery, Arc flash hazard awareness, and Lock-out procedures
- Knowledge of AutoCAD and MS Project software
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
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 $102,000 to $136,000 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.
Compensation is more than just salary. Here’s what else we offer:
- Customizable benefits programs to fit your lifestyle
- $300 annual Personal Wellness credit
- Performance-based bonus program
- Employee and Family Assistance program
- Vacation eligibility recognizing previous years of experience
- Prepare for your future with a defined contribution retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement and assistance to help further your growth
Kruger Products is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under KP’s Accessibility Policy and Multi-Year Accessibility Plan - 1.04.33. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in Kruger Products. Only selected candidates will be invited to an interview.
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