Cogen Superintendent

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Cogen Superintendent to oversee the cogeneration operations at our paper mill in Oxnard, California. The ideal candidate will play a key role in providing leadership, high level process knowledge, environmental compliance and driving operational efficiency. This position reports directly to the Maintenance/Engineering Manager and collaborates closely with cross-functional teams.

SUMMARY: This business unit manager will plan, organize, and direct the operation of Cogen operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure safe and efficient operation of Cogen boiler, back-up power boiler and mill air systems.
• Ensure all safety and environmental processes and programs are followed consistently.
• Manage operating budget and has responsibility for the financial performance of the operation.
• Develop and implement long-term capital and strategic-improvement plans.
• Lead development of direct reports and union employees toward implementation of a self-directed and reliability-focused organization.
• Communicate business strategy, goals, and initiatives to team members.
• Other duties: position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• To be determined

QUALIFICATIONS

• Four-year electrical, mechanical, chemical, or pulp & paper engineering degree.
• Minimum 10 years plus of appropriate experience leading power and turbine generator operations

SKILLS

• Proficient at managing outages, shutdowns, and start-ups of Cogen equipment.
• Proficient at managing, scheduling, and training multi-functional teams in a union environment.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve desired results and lead organizational change while adhering to stated Company values.

• Ability to balance multiple priorities to meet short and long-term objectives.
• Outstanding communication skills, includes ability to recognize contributions, make effective presentations, and can quickly build trust and respect.
• Proficient in MS Office software (including MS Project) with a working knowledge of analytical tools like PI Processbook.
• Possesses an entrepreneurial and innovative spirit.
• Well-developed people practice, including strong interpersonal skills, the ability to build lasting relationships, provide recognition and demonstrate integrity and high personal standards.
• Competencies: detail orientated, problem solving, organizational skills

Physical Requirements: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is required to:

• Stand for long periods of time, walk, sit and use of hands to handle or feel.
• Walk the distance of a large manufacturing facility
• Reach with hands and arms above the shoulders
• Bend at the waist and twist upper body
• Grip hand and power tools, ladders, and equipment
• Climb or balance on stairs, ladders & catwalks
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Move, lift & carry up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Vision abilities required are close vision and depth perception.
• Able to verbally communicate and hearing abilities

Work Environment: The paper mill is 24 hours, 7 days a week facility. While performing the duties of this job, the employee:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud (80 dB).
• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to loud, moving mechanical equipment; high precarious places; vapors or corrosive chemicals; hot and cold; blood borne pathogens; and risk of electrical shock.
• Occasionally the employee is exposed to the Mill work environment which can be hot and the noise level is loud
• Employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment [PPE] such as: hard hat, steel toed boots, gloves, safety glasses and hearing protection.

Pay Transparency: The starting annual salary for this position ranges from $120,000 to $150,000 annually. Other rewards may include an annual bonus eligibility, which is based on company and individual performance. New-Indy provides a variety of benefits to employees, including medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate for this position and assumes a rate based on location and experience.

This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.