Senior Manager, Reliability

About ERCO Worldwide

ERCO Worldwide has operated for over 100 years, focused largely on the production and supply of inorganic products along with technology for the production of chlorine dioxide. Today, ERCO’s major business areas include sodium chlorate, chlor-alkali products, sodium chlorite, and chlorine dioxide technology. The ERCO business serves key customer segments including pulp and paper, food, energy, agriculture, water treatment, airport de‑icing, fertilizers and specialty chemicals.

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. Grounded in our commitment to sustainability, we serve multiple industries such as pulp & paper, oil & gas, agriculture, food processing, water treatment and more. It’s our goal to make everyone’s lives more productive, convenient, enjoyable, and safe.

Our Vision

To be the trusted partner for safe, innovative chemical solutions that improve everyday life and advance sustainability.

Our Mission

We deliver sustainable, innovative chemical solutions driven by a steadfast commitment to safety, exceptional service, and continuous improvement, rooted in a culture of care that fosters lasting value for our people, customers, and the communities we serve.

Our Values

• Safety First – We prioritize safety, protecting our people, customers, communities and the environment.
• Do the Right Thing – We are guided by honesty, integrity, and accountability which influence our decisions and actions on behalf of our stakeholders.
• Together, We Thrive – We foster a respectful, open, and inclusive workplace where collaboration thrives, people grow together, and teams celebrate each other’s successes.
• Performance with Purpose – We achieve results by empowering employees and promoting a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring positive impact and long‑term success.

Position Overview

Position: Senior Manager, Reliability Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week Travel: 25%

The Role

• Develop and implement reliability strategies to improve equipment performance and reduce failures.
• Lead reliability projects and initiatives, including asset management and lifecycle cost analysis.
• Monitor and analyze equipment performance data using tools like CMMS, IP.21, or predictive analytics.
• Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and engineering teams to develop preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA).
• Create and maintain reliability metrics and KPIs (e.g., MTBF, MTTR, OEE).

The Person

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is required.
• 10+ years of experience in the Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or related field. Proven work experience in reliability, maintenance or asset management.
• Professional Engineer License (P.Eng) is required.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reliability software (e.g., ReliaSoft, SAP PM, Maximo) is required.
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills is required.
• Hands‑on experience with condition monitoring technologies (vibration analysis, thermography, etc.) is required.
• Strong knowledge of reliability tools and methodologies (FMEA, RCA, RCM) is preferred.
• Certification in reliability (e.g., Certified Reliability Engineer – CRE) is considered an asset.
• Experience in Six Sigma or Lean methodologies.
• Familiarity with ISO 55000 standards for asset management is preferred.

The Value You Bring

• Strong health and safety mindset
• Strong relationship builder – collaborative, team‑builder
• Focused and results driven, transparent, and articulate
• Resilient – can adapt to changing environments/technology
• Proactive – takes initiative, creative, stays ahead of the curve, enthusiastic, inspirational

Benefits

• Company Paid Health and Dental Benefits on Day 1
• Health Care/Wellness Spending Account
• Annual Short Term Incentive Bonus
• Staff Recognition Awards
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• Company Pension Plan
• Disability Insurance
• Maternity/paternity/parental leave support with top‑up option

AI in Recruitment

ERCO Worldwide does not use AI‑enabled tools to screen, assess, rank or select candidates in our recruitment process. Our hiring teams make all hiring decisions.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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. This job posting is legitimate and is for a new vacancy.