Job Description

MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE TRADESPERSON
The Opportunity: We are looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Tradesperson to join our dynamic team at the Irving Pulp & Paper Mill based in Saint John, NB. As a Mechanical Maintenance Tradesperson, you will work with a team of fully flexible tradespersons to ensure mill availability is maximized in an efficient manner. With a focus on reliability and Predictive / Preventative maintenance, you will be involved with inspections and repairs to a variety of mill mechanical equipment. In addition to your immediate team, you will work closely with other departments, which consists of Operations, Mechanical Maintenance, Supply & Services and E/I. Together with your team, you will help execute the strategies and initiatives that drive safety, environmental compliance, quality, and production goals. While mainly requiring day work, there will be occasional requirements for overtime, on-call or shift relief.
Who We Are: Our team operates within highly technical, fast paced, competitive businesses and is part of an integrated forest products value chain under J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI). Our goal is to play an integrated role in sustainably transforming our renewable forest resources into value-added products for today?s consumer markets. We are not just invested in forest products, we are invested in people. We know that our overall success is a combined effort, and we therefore strive to provide opportunities for our employees to learn, grow, and thrive. Being curious and focused on innovation is key to leading a successful team. True leaders never stop learning and are never satisfied with the status quo. We operate four Pulp and Paper Mills out of Saint John and St. George, New Brunswick that produce a combined 1 Million Tonnes of Product and employ over 1000 employees.
You Have:

• Journeyman Pipefitter would be preferred.
• Journeyman Welder (F3, F4 Pressure Pipe ticket, Tig & Mig) would be considered an asset.
• Red Seal Millwright, successful completion of 2 year Mechanical Technician Program would be considered.
• Ideally 5+ years? experience, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Previous maintenance experience in heavy industry would be considered an asset.
• Journeyman machinist would be considered an asset.
• Advanced hydraulic training would be considered an asset.
• Certified Vibration Analysis would be considered an asset.
• Exceptional communication skills, verbal and written.
• Problem solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

We Have:

• More than $400 million recently invested into improving and growing the Pulp & Paper Division, with significant future capital investment planned at all four of our Pulp and Paper Mills
• Career growth opportunities in Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Leadership, and many other disciplines
• Significant investment in training including partnerships with some of the best Educational Institutions in the country

The Company: Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Eastern Canada (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), and the United States. Our dedicated team of 18,000 employees work in a diverse set of business sectors including Forestry & Forest Products, Agriculture, Construction & Equipment, Consumer Products, Food, Retail, Shipbuilding, Transportation & Logistics, among others. Irving Pulp and Paper is pleased to offer a competitive wage and benefits package. If you are committed to excellence, have high energy, are determined to succeed, and interested in working in a rewarding team environment, we would like speak with you!
To Apply for this Career Opportunity: Please apply online today! We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. To learn more about our products and services, click here. Irving Pulp and Paper is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.