WELCOME TO VCNA!
We are St Marys Cement, part of Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA).
As the North American operations of Votorantim Cimentos, a global building materials and sustainability solutions leader in 11 countries, we are helping to make a positive impact and are transforming our world. We have a culture built on solid partnerships, long-lasting relationships, and opportunities for those who want to learn, grow and be part of a diverse and dynamic culture.
With solutions that include cement, ready-mix concrete, and aggregates, we help to build homes, highways, hospitals, buildings, bridges, and schools across the Canadian and U.S. Great Lakes region and Northeast United States. Our commitment to excellence can be seen in those who invest and believe in what we do, those who share their lives with us, those who trust in our deliveries and those committed to innovation and a sustainable future.
Every day, we have the chance to accomplish something new and you're invited to be part of it.
Summary/Job Scope:
The Reliability Engineer will work towards driving plant reliability improvements through planning and execution of best maintenance practices within Maintenance Department. Responsible for and involved with all aspects of the maintenance activities and root cause analysis to determine action plans to improve reliability. Works to implement and coach/mentor attributes of the maintenance systems relating to reliability; condition based, predictive and maintenance inspections, their techniques, plans and execution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the plant's lubrication function in conjunction with the Predictive Supervisor to ensure optimal equipment performance and longevity by implementing and sustaining effective lubrication management strategies
- Lead reliability initiatives to improve equipment uptime, extend asset life, and reduce unplanned downtime.
- Drives reliability improvements in the plant to achieve best in class KPI results.
- Liaises and coordinates all improvements with the predictive maintenance supervisor and inspection technicians to ensure all modules of the maintenance system are implemented in a standardized way.
- Assists existing plant maintenance and preventative maintenance systems; troubleshoots any equipment and/or machinery malfunctions to determine root cause(s) and develops corrective action plans to rectify the problems and improve the reliability.
- Assists in creation of weekly and monthly plant equipment condition status reports.
- Evaluates maintenance efficiency opportunities.
- Supervises and directs maintenance contractors working on the plant site as required.
- Conducts technical reviews of vendors and contractors to ensure that they can provide the equipment, machinery, and/or required services.
- Ensures the safety of themselves and all colleagues through enforcing safe work practices and providing motivation and effective communication.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (or related discipline).
- 3–5+ years of experience in reliability, maintenance engineering, or asset management—preferably in heavy industrial sectors such as cement, mining, aggregates, steel, or manufacturing.
- Experience with cement plant equipment (kilns, mills, crushers, conveyors, etc.) an asset.
- Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis (RCA), FMEA, RCM methodologies, and predictive maintenance tools.
- Proficiency with CMMS systems (SAP, Maximo, or similar).
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, AutoCAD, AutoDESK, SAP PM preferred.
- Experience with vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, and other condition monitoring techniques.
- Strong data analysis skills with ability to interpret trends and drive improvements.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Strong communication and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interact with all levels of management.
Note: This job description may not cover all duties and requirements and may include additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Working conditions relating to physical effort for this role has been rated Moderate-Intermediate (meaning physical activity (e.g. standing, walking, working in an awkward or constrained physical position or confined/restricted space) can be up to 50% of the workday.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Being part of VCNA is being part of building famous landmarks such as Toronto's CN Tower, Roy Thompson Hall, Maple Leaf Gardens and the Darlington Nuclear Station and Ryerson Centre, St. Regis Chicago and 150 N. Riverside, Louis High-Speed Rail in Chicago and more
- Opportunities to collaborate with teams around the globe and growth opportunities in different areas
- Training, professional development
- Access to Employees Resource Groups (ERGs), including SheBuilds, which fosters mentorship, leadership development and community support
- Tuition reimbursement/assistance
- Competitive wages, vacation and holiday time
- Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
- RRSP and DC (CAN) and 401K (U.S.)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): confidential support for you and your family (CAN)
- Educational scholarship program for dependents of regular salaried employees.
- Fertility drug coverage
- Paid Maternity Leave Top Up
- Hybrid work model for certain positions
Salary Range: $93,992.36 – $140,998.54
(offers will be based on qualifications, experience and education, which will determine where a candidate will fall in line with the above wage range)
OUR PEOPLE
We care about people - all people. At VCNA, we take safety, health and wellness seriously. We're dedicated to giving our employees a safe workplace, our neighbors a safe environment and our customers a high-quality and safe product. Safety first -and always!
Our VC Way reflects who we are, inspiring us to unite our culture and be our best: Our Way of Being: ethical and respectful, Our Way of Working: together with excellence and Our Way of Thriving: with the courage to transform.
INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
We have a results-oriented culture that values being open, honest, and authentic. It's part of our DNA. We are continually expanding our diverse and inclusive team by providing opportunities for everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability or economic status - a workplace where you can express your individuality and be your best self!
