Rotating Equipment Specialist

Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Canada
Full Time
Asset Integrity
Experienced
About us
Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, Sherritt is a world leader in using hydrometallurgical processes to mine and refine nickel and cobalt – metals deemed critical for energy transition. Sherritt is dedicated to producing and delivering high-quality products while maintaining the highest standards of safety, sustainability, and social responsibility.
As part of our ongoing growth and commitment to meeting the increasing demand for critical minerals, our Metals division, which includes the Fort Saskatchewan refinery in Canada, drives our production of high-purity minerals. In addition, our Power division is the largest independent energy producer in Cuba, providing low-carbon power solutions. Our Technologies group is a key differentiator, empowering Sherritt's business development efforts with specialized expertise in hydrometallurgical processing. We aim to expand our midstream processing capacity of critical minerals for the electric vehicle supply chain.
At Sherritt, we offer a diverse range of rewarding career opportunities across our international operations. Our unique business structure allows for domestic and global exposure, enabling career growth and professional development. We understand that our people are our greatest asset and we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace culture, where all team members are valued and respected. We believe that our diverse perspectives and experiences make us better equipped to serve our customers and communities.

The opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists in our Asset Integrity department within the Metals division for a Rotating Equipment Specialist located in Fort Saskatchewan. The purpose of this position is to provide technical expertise to identify and address safety, reliability, maintainability, and operational issues related to rotating equipment, ensuring their safe, reliable, and efficient operation
Our standard work schedule includes a full-time on-site presence to foster collaboration and community. We recognize the importance of flexibility in today’s dynamic work environment. We offer adaptable flexibility to ensure that our team members can succeed while balancing personal commitments.

In this role, you will be accountable for:
  • Ensuring adherence to reliability engineering standards (ISO5500x, ISO14224) and regulatory requirements.
  • Fostering effective communication and collaborating with key departments, plant personnel, and stakeholders.
  • Implementing and optimizing asset integrity-reliability processes to enhance production reliability and cost-effectiveness.
  • Identifying and mitigating equipment threats, developing solutions, and supporting execution, including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and failure investigations.
  • Analyzing CBM data, recommending performance improvements, and supporting preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
  • Leading or supporting equipment health monitoring projects, optimizing maintenance strategies, and reducing lifecycle costs and downtime.
  • Providing technical assurance, supporting rotating equipment-related outages, ensuring repair integrity, and updating installation guidelines (API-686).
  • Overseeing quality assurance for new builds and modifications, ensuring adherence to functional specifications.
Skills and attributes for success:
  • Certified Journeyperson, CET, or P.Eng. with 5+ years of refinery experience, particularly with diagnosing rotating equipment issues.
  • Experience with developing and maintaining precision maintenance manuals for rotating equipment.
  • Category I or II Vibration Analysis Certification
  • Other recognized certifications in condition monitoring techniques, such as Machinery Lubrication Analyst, Infrared Analysis, and/or Ultrasound.
  • Strong technical writing and computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
What we offer:
  • Competitive compensation: A competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits that prioritizes employee wellbeing.
  • Generous paid time off: We believe in work-life balance and offer paid time off to recharge.
  • Learning and professional development opportunities: We encourage continuous learning and provide resources for professional development, workshops and training.
  • Inclusive environment: We celebrate diversity and promote an equitable, inclusive and respectful workplace culture.
Application deadline: The job posting will remain open until a qualified candidate is selected. 
We thank all candidates for their application.  We will be in touch if your experience and skills are a match for the role.

Sherritt is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other protected status. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and we strive to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

 
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