Tidewater has an immediate opening for an Intermediate Mechanical/Reliability Engineer, Renewables
, reporting to the General Manager, Prince George Renewables. This is a full-time position based in
Prince George, BC.
We are seeking an Intermediate Mechanical/Reliability Engineer to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our renewable diesel facility. This role focuses on improving mechanical availability, reducing unplanned downtime, and optimizing maintenance strategies for critical rotating and static equipment systems.
You will work closely with operations, maintenance, and process engineering to drive reliability improvements in an industrial plant environment.
· Develop, implement, and continuously improve equipment reliability programs (RCM, PM optimization, condition monitoring)
· Analyze equipment failures using root cause analysis (RCA) methodologies and implement corrective actions
· Monitor and improve performance of critical assets (pumps, compressors, blowers, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, piping systems)
· Support turnaround planning and execution, including scope development and post-event analysis
· Lead or support bad actor elimination initiatives using data-driven approaches
· Utilize CMMS data to track KPIs such as MTBF, MTTR, and equipment availability
· Collaborate with maintenance teams to optimize preventive and predictive maintenance strategies
· Support mechanical integrity programs, including inspections and regulatory compliance
· Participate in Management of Change (MOC) processes for equipment modifications
· Provide technical support for troubleshooting and day-to-day plant issues
· Manage small maintenance capital projects for operational improvements
· Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
· A Professional Engineer (P.Eng) designation recognized by EGBC or APEGA
· Proficient in Microsoft Office Software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Familiarity with CMMS systems (e.g., Maximo)
· 4–8 years of experience in reliability, maintenance, or mechanical engineering within a refinery, petrochemical, or similar heavy industrial environment
· Experience with rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, blowers) and fixed equipment
· Strong understanding of reliability principles (RCM, FMEA, RCA, Weibull analysis preferred)
· Knowledge of industry codes and standards (API, ASME)
· Previous Project Management or Project Engineering experience would be considered an asset
We offer a competitive compensation package that includes an attractive base salary and short- and long-term incentive plans.
Tidewater offers a comprehensive benefit program including health, dental and medical coverage, paramedical services, a healthcare spending account and an Employee and Family Assistance Program.
Prince George, in central British Columbia, offers opportunity and an affordable quality of life. Population 80,000, it has four-season recreation in the natural beauty of the outdoors while offering a full range of urban, social, cultural, transportation and education amenities.
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume to:
We thank all interested candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
May 30, 2026