Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.
Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.
The location in Skookumchuck, British Columbia, Canada, is seeking talent to fill the position of Electrical Engineer. This job is full-time permanent.
Under the general direction of the Engineering Manager, the Intermediate Electrical Engineer provides professional, reliable, efficient, cost-effective, and timely engineering services to support the mill’s ongoing operations and profitability. This role ensures compliance with all applicable quality, health and safety, and environmental standards, while delivering solutions that align with operational and strategic goals.
Typical responsibilities include
- 01Managing or leading capital and expense projects from concept through implementation, ensuring effective coordination and results.
- 02Performing engineering design, along with document and data gathering, analysis, and processing.
- 03Supporting the maintenance and services of electrical and control systems across the mill.
- 04Delivering engineering services for energy-related projects, including power generation and distribution.
- 05Driving continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives through innovation and system optimization.
Areas of Responsibility
- 06Actively participate in setting and achieving departmental safety goals, supporting the mill’s zero-incident safetyculture.
- 07Comply with all applicable safety regulations, instructions, procedures, and policies.
- 08Communicate with and audit field service crews and contractors to ensure compliance with the mill’s safety requirements.
- 09Identify and correct unsafe acts or conditions immediately to maintain a safe working environment.
- 10Maintain full awareness of and adherence to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation and all organizational safety policies and procedures.
- 11Ensure all assigned electrical equipment/system installations and repair work comply with relevant codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
- 12Remain informed of and committed to environmental responsibilities, ensuring compliance with all applicable environmental regulations and best practices.
- 13Lead or support capital and reliability improvement projects, including scope development, budgeting, procurement, scheduling, and execution.
- 14Develop cost estimates and prepare Appropriation for Funding Requests (AFRs) for instrumentation and electrical project scopes.
- 15Prepare detailed Scopes of Work (SOWs) for Requests for Proposals (RFPs), specify equipment or services for procurement, and prepare bid evaluations and contractor/vendor justifications.
- 16Manage contracts with engineering consultants, vendors, and contractors; review and approve deliverables; and Qualifications
- 17Support the installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and adjustment of pulp mill electrical systems and control/instrumentation systems.
- 18Ensure parts, materials, and equipment inventories are in place ahead of project execution or field service mobilization.
- 19Assist in developing and implementing engineering standards, policies, and procedures within the department and across the mill.
- 20Provide engineering design drawings and accurate as-built documentation as required.
- 21Liaise with Operations, Maintenance, and other departments to ensure optimal electrical system performance, coordinating outages, power distribution, and service reliability.
- 22Prepare detailed reports and maintain accurate records in accordance with mill procedures and compliance standards.
- 23Conduct electrical fault analysis, determine root causes, and implement corrective and preventive measures.
- 24Support the operation and maintenance of steam turbine generators and mill-wide power systems.