Technical Manager

Technical Manager

ERCO Worldwide’s century-long tradition of excellence has firmly established its reputation for providing reliable, intelligent, and environmentally responsible manufacturing on a global scale. As one of the largest suppliers of Chlorine Dioxide technology in the world, we are devoted to building genuine customer relationships and delivering innovative, sustainable chemical solutions that improve lives and the health of our planet. It’s our goal to make everyone’s lives more productive, convenient, enjoyable, and safe.

Our Vision:

To be a leader in delivering innovative and sustainable chemical solutions that improve lives and the health of our planet.

Our Mission:

We endeavour to provide unmatched value and expertise through sustainable, intelligent, and reliable products and solutions, creating genuine customer relationships.

Job Summary:

ERCO Worldwide is looking for an Engineer to become our Technical Manager at the North Vancouver plant! As Technical Manager, the primary functions are to provide process and project engineering to operations (production and maintenance), implement process improvements which may require equipment selection, maintain plant operating procedures and provide technical support to operator training. This position will be responsible for the Management of Change (MOC) process as well as all Process Safety Management (PSM) activities. In this role, you are a key member of the site leadership team and will report directly to the Plant Manager.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with all departments to improve production efficiency, ergonomics, safety, and maintenance related issues.
• Follow key operating parameters, troubleshoot problems, and recommend changes to operations.
• Recommend and implement small to medium projects to improve the unit operations; including analyzing the daily results, seeking out improvements and implementing them, minimizing production and process material costs, and improving process reliability and asset utilization.
• Ensure that the required written operating instructions are up to date and follow corporate guidelines.
• Using lean concepts and tools, participate in continuous improvement projects to improve production plant and manufacturing processes.
• Take the lead role of site MOC system to ensure that changes which could impact operations, product quality, health, safety and the environment are reviewed and revised to eliminate any adverse effects and proper document management.
• Plant Equipment Maintenance / Major Maintenance Improvement Projects, including being a site liaison with Corporate Project Engineering and acting as an Engineering resource (Mechanical/Electrical) for the maintenance department.
• Support site Leadership Team with resolution of site action items stemming from Near Misses, OHS initiatives, Internal or External Audits.
• Backfill for Production / Maintenance Manager absences.

Qualifications:

• University degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering is required

• Professional Engineering Designation (PEng) is strongly preferred
• Experience in Hazzard Analysis (HAZAN/HAZOP) is an asset
• 6-10 years of experience working in the chemical industry, Pulp & Paper, or manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of Responsible Care Codes and Practises, ISO, Quality Systems, and Business Platforms (JDE, E-One, Dayforce, Coupa, SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite, PHA, KMS/MOC) is an asset
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written to be able to effectively communicate to all levels of the organization and to ensure external and internal reports and letters accurately and legally represent your responsibilities.
• Experience in a unionized environment is an asset.

Why Work for ERCO?

Competitive Benefits:

• Company Pension Plan
• Health and Dental Benefits on Day 1
• Disability Insurance
• Health Care Spending Account
• On-Site Parking

Salary Range: 110-120K + 10% Bonus

To join a winning team, please apply by clicking on the link below!

OUR VALUES:

ERCO Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, developing and maintaining a diverse workforce in compliance with all applicable Human Rights legislation. We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate for disabilities made known to us by our employees and applicants. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know and we will make every reasonable effort to meet your needs.