Mechanical Engineer jobs in Thunder Bay, ON

About us

Thunder Bay Pulp & Paper is a leading northern bleached softwood kraft pulp and power producer. Located on Lake Superior, the Thunder Bay mill has been a landmark company of northwestern Ontario since 1919. In August 2023, Atlas Holdings established Thunder Bay Pulp & Paper as an independent pulp and paper operation, joining Atlas’ global family of manufacturing and distribution businesses.

We acknowledge that Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper Inc. (TBPP) is located within the traditional territories of the Fort William First Nation. We also acknowledge gratitude for the contributions of Indigenous Peoples who have come before us and cared for the land and water in a way that allows us all to continue to work and gather today. At TBPP, everyone is responsible, every day, and we are mindful of our responsibility to carry forward with shared values of sustainability.

The Recovery Superintendent will be responsible to maintain the efficient operation of the recovery process to support our kraftmill operations. The Recovery process includes recovery boiler, evaporation and stripping systems, tall oil, and turpentine recovery. The ideal candidate for this existing vacancy will possess the drive and passion to continuously improve upon the health and safety, efficiency and cost targets for the site.

This leadership role demands sound decision making and negotiation abilities as well as supervisory experience in a unionized environment. Preference will be given to candidates with an engineering degree or 2nd or 3rd Class power engineer certificate.

Your Profile:

· Candidates must have a 1st or 2nd Class power engineer certificate or have a chemical or mechanical engineering degree with high pressure boiler experience.

· Excellent communicator, insightful, self-aware, and able to listen to employees and integrate feedback into the operations. Strong belief in continuous improvement.

· Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

· Candidates must have previous experience managing unionized employees.

· Excellent organizational skills including planning, prioritizing, and delegating.

· Strong computer skills including MS Office.

· Candidates must be able to legally work within Canada at the time of applying for the position.

Your primary responsibilities will include the following:

· Ensure the facility operates in full compliance with all health, safety, and environmental laws and regulations ensuring all employees are held accountable for our safety and environmental systems.

· Lead the Department team to successfully achieve its targets with respect to health and safety, operational priorities, production rates and manufacturing costs.

· Develop, coordinate and implement training programs given the demographics of the team to maintain and improve upon quality, efficiency and capital upgrades.

· Participate in monthly operation/budget reviews and will maintain an active and open dialogue with the union to promote continuous improvement within the department.

· Build a positive relationship between the Utilities Department and Maintenance Department.

Your team:

Reporting to the Utilities Manager, you will be part of a results-oriented team whose members are encouraged to exceed expectations.

Work alongside other department superintendents and process engineers and the rest of the Utilities Management Team and Shift Superintendents.

Compensation:

This is a salary position in the $100,000 to $140,000 range depending upon experience plus an annual bonus and relocation assistance along with a comprehensive medical, dental vision care and medical benefits along with vacation and defined benefit pension plan with CAAT.

Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and work environment. We accommodate the needs of individuals under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) in all steps of the recruitment process. Please advise Human Resources of any accessibility needs. Only selected candidates will be contacted. Candidates should forward their resume to philip.turcotte@tbpulpandpaper.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00-$140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6S3: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (required)

Work Location: In person