Power/Utilities Assistant Superintendent

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Ashdown, (Arkansas, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Power/Utilities Assistant Superintendent. This job is full-time permanent.

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

This position reports to the Superintendent of Power/Utilities and its primary function is to:

• Assist the Superintendent and Supervisors with the day-to-day operations and maintenance activities for the Power and Utilities processes, which includes power boilers, turbine generators, electrical distribution, compressed air, incoming water treatment, and effluent treatment.
• Plan and establish priorities for the assigned area of responsibility. 
• Closely coordinate daily operations with Recaust/Recovery and Pulp operations.
• Occasionally interact with government regulatory agencies, consultants, or other organizations and professional associations.
• Manage and lead staff associated with the Power department to achieve the department’s objectives in the areas of safety and health, performance, environmental compliance, quality, customer satisfaction, productivity, and cost.
• Promote teamwork and continuous improvement to deliver on all customer requirements and service initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• A bachelor’s degree in paper, chemical, or mechanical engineering or a related field is preferred. 
• The applicant should also have 7 years or more of job-related experience in job-related operations or the equivalent.
• The candidate must also possess complete knowledge of the pulp manufacturing process, have the ability to effectively manage personnel and have excellent oral and written communication skills. 

SKILLS: 

An advanced level of knowledge and demonstrated track record in leading and managing world-class safety performance.  Demonstrated abilities and high-level results in pulp manufacturing, maintenance planning, scheduling, quality assurance, human relations, and continuous improvement.  An established understanding of environmental and governmental compliance laws.

COMPETENCIES: 

Demonstrated ability to lead and manage others within the Power department as a team member. The successful candidate must possess the capacity to lead, by example, and have a demonstrated track record of managing a department with a high degree of accountability at all levels.

This is a safety-sensitive position.

You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions).

Domtar is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.  We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.

Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email.  If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.  

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