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Champion a strong safety culture and ensure all maintenance activities comply with mill standards, Lockout/Tagout procedures, Safe Work Practices, and regulatory requirement
Participate in safety meetings, hazard assessments, and incident investigations
Lead and develop a skilled maintenance team through coaching, clear expectations, and performance accountability
Coordinate daily work assignments and respond to changing priorities to meet business needs
Plan, prioritize, and execute preventative and predictive maintenance programs to achieve uptime and reliability targets
Utilize CMMS systems to manage work orders, preventive maintenance, asset history, and documentation
Drive a culture of reliability using root cause analysis, gap analysis, and long-term corrective actions
Collaborate with Operations, Reliability, Planning, Quality, Procurement, and Project teams to support mill objectives
Manage department budgets and control maintenance costs to achieve competitive manufacturing unit costs
Promote continuous improvement and ownership of plant performance
Certified Millwright or recognized trade certification with 5+ years of industrial experience
Minimum 2-3 years of maintenance supervisory experience in an industrial or lumber mill environment
Strong mechanical maintenance knowledge
Proven experience with reliability-centered maintenance programs (preventative and predictive maintenance)
Proficient with CMMS systems and Microsoft Office tools
Demonstrated leadership, change management, and continuous improvement mindset
Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem solving
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West Fraser offers exciting career paths in trades, operations, professional services, engineering and forestry across more than 50 locations in Canada, the U.S., the U.K. and Europe.
From lumber to engineered wood products, West Fraser delivers high-quality, naturally renewable building materials to the world. In all aspects of our business, we’re committed to responsible product sourcing and harvesting practices, backed by globally-recognized forest certifications.
At West Fraser, we strongly believe promoting diversity and inclusion is essential to our success. Our commitment to creating inclusive workplaces is reflected in our core values, and we constantly strive to foster a culture that values and respects every individual’s unique background and perspective. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a team dedicated to shaping a brighter future by embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity. Join our team at West Fraser and help us build a more diverse and inclusive community.
West Fraser is fully committed to sustainable forest management as defined in our environmental policy, which is reflected in every aspect of our work. We adopt new technologies and innovations to create exceptional building materials. Wood products are a natural, renewable, recyclable, and environmentally sustainable choice for consumers who prioritize sustainability.
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