Maintenance Superintendent (Project Management)

Primary Duty
This position is responsible for the coordination of mechanical and electrical maintenance for operations at the mill. Responsible for equipment/machine availability, cost control, planning, safety, quality, and productivity. Develop and monitor plant preventive maintenance program and results to ensure plant uptime and efficiency. Maintains focus on environmental stewardship programs for the facility and promotes safe work practices & behaviors.

Essential Functions 

• Complete, coordinate, and prioritize all aspects of plant's mechanical and electrical maintenance, shutdowns, projects, new equipment installation, upgrades, equipment repair and rebuilds, plant remodels and expansions, cycle improvements, predictive and preventative maintenance.
• Manage millwrights, electricians, technicians, equipment mechanics, rolling stock mechanics and cleanup pertaining to maintenance activities.
• Monitor plant operations to ensure plant uptime and efficiency are optimal.
• Ensure the maintenance and repair of equipment and tools at appropriate cost and timeframe.
• Maintains an environmental awareness and develop processes that ensure compliance with all environmental laws.
• Standardize electrical and mechanical parts as practicable for all operations and create a cross-reference manual.
• Prepare and deliver training programs for maintenance personnel.
• Participate in the selection, design, installation and debugging of manufacturing equipment. Provide recommendations for the purchase of equipment, tools, and supplies. Confer with manufacturers in design or redesign of manufacturing equipment upgrades and assist in equipment selection.
• Manage project construction including vendor evaluation, securing materials, coordinating on-site vendor work, scheduling work, monitoring safety, and assure work completed in compliance with related permits.
• Maintain and gain relevant knowledge keeping abreast of technological advances and necessary changes for maximized operating efficiency.
• Assure compliance with recordkeeping requirements affecting the operations and compliance with department budgets.
• Ability to convert relay logic controls to PLC (programmable logic controller) through effective and efficient programming.
• Accountable for problem identification and resolution regarding electrical/computerized technology of the facility.
• Capable of communicating with others at all levels in the organization and open and responsive to change.
• Demonstrate strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Education/Experience/Physical Functions
College degree, or equivalent work experience in related job function. Successful candidate will have extensive preventive maintenance experience, as well as project management, planning, and problem solving skills; excellent communication skills and experience with employee involvement activities; demonstrated excellent organizational skills, including attention to detail and follow-up procedures; strong leadership qualities relating to coaching and counseling, promoting a culture that supports an environment of total quality; a focus on safety; a strong desire to facilitate change through continuous improvement in a team environment. Preferred Qualifications: B.S. degree in Engineering, Science, or related field preferred. More than seven (7) years' experience in maintenance in a manufacturing environment preferred. Prior supervisory or lead person experience in a maintenance environment preferred.

Decision-Making/Supervisory 
Decisions guided by policies, procedures, and guidance from senior manager. Provides technical guidance to employees. Typically manages the activities of supervisors and/or professional staff.

Scope 
Accountable for business, functional, or operational areas, processes, or programs. Monitor plant preventive maintenance programs and results to ensure plant uptime and efficiency using established BIC methodology.

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