Area Maintenance Engineer

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About the Unit

Yara Belle Plaine is a world class producer of nitrogen fertilizer. Yara International is a global fertilizer company, with operations in over 60 countries around the world. Yara's dynamic global presence and unique business model allows the company to be an industry shaper. Belle Plaine is in Saskatchewan, Canada 50 km west of Regina on highway #1.

Responsibilities

The Area Maintenance Engineer is responsible for providing engineering expertise for troubleshooting problems, defining repair plans, and defining preventative maintenance strategies for their plant areas (Ammonia & Utilities/ Urea, UAN & Nitric and Load-out Facilities). Experience is required with all static mechanical equipment including heat exchangers, piping, pressure vessels, tanks, and structural materials.

Troubleshoot plant equipment problems to minimize plant down time, reduce maintenance expenses and increase equipment availability.
Create and contribute to plant reliability initiatives such as predictive and preventative maintenance programs, Root Cause Failure analysis, etc. to increase plant reliability and optimize maintenance costs.
Review critical spares inventory levels and spares philosophy for mechanical equipment.
Provide mechanical engineering input to capital projects and manage projects in their area of responsibilities.
Provide engineering inputs and research materials, specifications and procedures for equipment maintenance as required. This includes liaison with external vendors, Yara’s central technical support and specialty service companies.
Develop scope, support planning, preparation and scheduling and supervise outage and turnaround activities.
Attend and Cascade learnings and training from seminars, research, and Central Yara Meetings to Maintenance department.
Ensure Maintenance activities are completed in accordance with relevant codes and standards. Stay current on repair and operation technologies in liaison with license providers and technical experts.
Ensure engineering control (quality standards, code compliance, fit for use/ fit for service) for daily maintenance activities.
Develop and review Safe Work Procedures/ Critical Task Analysis/ Safe Job Analysis as and when required.

Education, Experience & Skill

Degree in Mechanical / Industrial Engineering with eligibility of registration as a professional engineer with APEGS.
5+ years of experience in an industrial environment such as petrochemical, refinery or chemical plants in a maintenance environment.
Experience with piping and pressure vessel theory and application in the process industries, familiarity with governing codes. Exposure to failure analysis, root cause problem solving.
Excellent computer skills.
Well-developed organizational skills and interpersonal skills.
Experience delivering technical solutions in a group environment.
Technical report writing including Root Cause Analysis, Inspection Reports, Reliability improvement recommendations, etc.
Familiarity with CAD software and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
Candidate must be capable of interpreting engineering drawings and developing detailed engineering packages.
Knowledge of Engineering standards such as API, ASME, ASTM & Saskatchewan Boiler and Pressure Vessel Act is an asset.

Be Part of Our Team – Why Work for Us – What We Offer

Yara Belle Plaine offers a highly competitive total compensation package including:

Bonus Program
Enhanced Top up for Maternity/Adoption/Parental Leave
Health and Dental Benefits
Optional Vacation Enhancement
Paid Lunch Break
Pension & Savings Plans
Wellness and Employee Assistance

Contact details

Deanna Milton,

People & Culture Manager

Apply no later than

November 21, 2024

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