Maintenance 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 Hawesville, (Kentucky, United States), is seeking talent to fill the position of Maintenance Superintendent. This job is full-time permanent.

MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT

The Domtar-Hawesville Mill is seeking a Maintenance Superintendent.  The Maintenance Superintendent position will lead a maintenance department in maintaining a diversified array of process equipment used in the Pulp and Paper manufacturing process.  This position is also responsible for attaining established goals and continuous improvement in the areas of safety, reliability, cost and personnel development.  

Your profile:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Technical/trade school diploma with emphasis in engineering/engineering technology and ten (10) years of maintenance leadership experience --OR-- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and five (5) years of maintenance leadership experience
• Able & willing for on-call rotation as well as occasional extended work hours during upset conditions
• A personal dedication to safety, including proactive support of efforts to create a culture of safety excellence
• A good work ethic, positive attitude & the ability to lead a department of Maintenance  personnel that includes engineers, planners and front line supervisors
• Familiar with reliability-centered maintenance practices & predictive maintenance tools, including but not limited to:  vibration analysis, thermography, lube analysis, ultrasonic analysis & failure analysis techniques
• Establish, maintain & support effective programs that will promote a sustainable, environmentally responsible process of manufacturing
• Performance manage all direct and indirect reports within the Maintenance Department in your area of responsibility
• Develop and maintain a positive partnership with union leadership to ensure sustainable business operations and results.
• Good written & oral communication skills needed to effectively communicate technical activities across all levels of the organization
• Microsoft Office products experience
• Frequent walking, climbing ladders & stairs; occasionally crawling into confined spaces
• Exposure to dust, heat, dirt, grease, chemicals, noise, various weather conditions & other industrial environments

• Use of PPE & respiratory protection is required

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and five (5) years of maintenance department leadership experience

• Experience with SAP Enterprise system which includes Plant Maintenance management processes; DMSI (Maintelligence) and CSI (Emerson Process) Vibration Analysis software
• Reliability centered maintenance training
• Pulp and paper experience
• Demonstrated leadership and people development skills
• Presentation skills – able to work with a diverse group of people to resolve issues

Our Offer:

Domtar offers competitive wages and a range of benefits, including medical, dental, life insurance, 401(k), pension plan, paid vacations/holidays, employer supported development and continuing education.  Domtar is an equal opportunity employer. We are also committed to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans’ Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

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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