About Us
Incorporated in 1955, Ocean Steel has grown to become one of the largest steel fabricators in Eastern Canada and one of the most respected steel suppliers on the Eastern Seaboard. It services several markets, including all of Canada, the Eastern United States, Bermuda and the Caribbean. Ocean designs, fabricates and erects structural steel for buildings and bridges. It also manufactures and installs platework, such as breechings, stacks, ducts, penstocks, process & storage tanks and custom process-equipment. Ocean Steel has two, modern New Brunswick-based plants in Saint John and in Fredericton. We currently have sales offices in Saint John, New Brunswick, Brampton, Ontario, and Burlington, Massachusetts.
Job Summary
The Industrial Engineer is responsible for analyzing operations, collaborating with personnel to design optimal workflow processes, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring that final products meet established quality standards.
Responsibilities
Review production processes, systems, and procedures with the intent of promoting a culture of continuous improvement
Make recommendations and implement continuous improvement programs for production and maintenance processes, as well as processes upstream from production
Assist in the overall planning and execution of capital projects
Monitor market for production and associated technology and make upgrade recommendations to management for new equipment or other systems that would increase plant efficiency
Assist with the continuous improvement of process procedures to resolve production issues
Develop and maintain KPIs relating to production quality and efficiency
Help develop and manage process documentation and share production efficiency analyses with operations as needed
Technical Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in civil, industrial or mechanical engineering
Strong knowledge of production machinery, processes, and standards
Previous experience or co-op placement in structural steel considered a definite asset
Business Requirements
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Experience with time management and creating Key Performance Indicators (“KPI’s”)
Desire to work well in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, and customer-focused environment
Cultural Requirements
Ability to work productively with a unionized, hourly workforce in a plant environment
Good communication and interpersonal skills with individuals of diverse backgrounds & disciplines, including various levels of management
A team player with the desire to work collaboratively with others to improve existing processes
As a member of the OSCO Construction Group, Ocean Steel offers a comprehensive compensation package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, RRSP and tax-free savings account options. Additionally, we offer educational bursaries to children of employees, health & wellness programming, celebratory events and employee sport team sponsorships.
About OSCO
The origins of the OSCO Construction Group go back to 1955 when Ocean Steel & Construction Ltd. was founded in Saint John, New Brunswick. Since that time, the OSCO Construction Group has grown to encompass four main operating sectors: Steel, Concrete, Construction and Corporate. Within these sectors lie an ever-expanding number of construction-related companies and divisions, serving a growing market area and employing over twelve hundred employees.
