Nick Grandy
About Nick Grandy
Nick Grandy serves as the TMP Operations Team Leader at J.D. Irving, Limited, where he has worked since 2020. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering from Dalhousie University and has experience managing teams and ensuring efficient operations in the paper industry.
Work at J.D. Irving
Nick Grandy has been employed at J.D. Irving, Limited since 2018. He initially served as a Process Engineer for two years before advancing to the role of TMP Operations Team Leader in 2020. In his current position, he oversees operations at Irving Paper in Saint John, New Brunswick. His responsibilities include managing the pulp machine's operation to ensure reliability and cost-effectiveness. Grandy leads a team of over twenty-five employees, demonstrating his capability in managing large teams and complex operations.
Education and Expertise
Nick Grandy earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Chemical Engineering from Dalhousie University, completing his studies from 2009 to 2014. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his current role in operations management. Grandy's expertise in chemical engineering is complemented by his practical experience in the industry, particularly in pulp and paper operations.
Background
Before joining J.D. Irving, Limited, Nick Grandy worked at Teck Resources Limited as a Process Co-op Student in 2014 for seven months in Sparwood, British Columbia. This early experience in the industry allowed him to gain valuable insights into process engineering. Following this role, he worked at AV Group NB as Assistant Machine Room Superintendent, where he managed a department of over twenty-five employees and was responsible for the operation of the pulp machine.
Achievements
During his tenure at AV Group NB, Nick Grandy was responsible for ensuring the reliable and cost-effective operation of the pulp machine. His leadership and management skills contributed to the efficiency of the operations. At J.D. Irving, Limited, he has continued to build on this experience, leading teams and managing operations in the pulp and paper sector.