Reliability Coordinator

at  West Fraser

West Fraser offers a range of exciting career opportunities for individuals seeking challenging and rewarding careers. Hinton Wood Products is currently recruiting for a Reliability Coordinator.
Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, as the Reliability Coordinator, you will improve mill operation by investigating failures and proposals for improvements, analyzing data and historical information to develop optimal maintenance strategies and providing expertise to build Reliability programs.

ABOUT US:

We make renewable, wood-based building products for the world, contributing to a more sustainable future. Today, West Fraser is one of the world’s largest producers of sustainable wood-based building products, with more than 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe. From responsibly sourced and sustainably managed forest resources, West Fraser produces lumber, engineered wood products (oriented strand board, laminated veneer lumber, medium-density fibreboard, plywood, and particleboard), pulp, newsprint, wood chips, other residuals, and renewable energy. West Fraser’s products are used in home construction, repair and remodelling, industrial applications, papers, tissue, and boxes.
What makes us stand out is our people-first approach. We value internal growth and continuous learning. Join us, and you’ll enjoy competitive pay, great benefits, and an excellent pension plan, all in a supportive environment where your voice matters.

• Failure Investigation and Analysis:
• Review major failures of equipment or processes
• Identify recurring problems or trends
• Initiate and conduct root cause or other structured investigations
• Utilize findings to propose changes or projects
• Data Collection and Analysis:
• Collect and analyze data from mill systems to inform decision-making
• Develop KPIs or metrics to track progress and identify new opportunities for improvement
• Support Maintenance and Engineering Activities:
• Troubleshoot mill equipment
• Prepare specifications, quality control and inspection plans for projects and installations
• Advise on equipment purchases
• Calculate the lifecycle cost of ownership
• Develop operational and maintenance procedures and guidelines
• Develop Reliability programs in areas such as PM, Lubrication, Vibration
• Develop and train other resources through knowledge sharing and proposing training plans
• Perform gap analysis on current procedures against best practices
• Additional Activities:
• Propose new projects or product trials
• Develop strategic plans to improve mill operations
• Maintain relationships with West Fraser peers, vendors, and training providers
• Stay current on state of the industry through training and participation in corporate-lead initiatives
• Optimize maintenance and inventory practices
• Propose changes to internal maintenance and operational processes
• Manage small projects and supervise contractors