Maintenance Mechanical Superintendent

Job Title: Paper Maintenance Mechanical Superintendent

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

The Position

The Paper Maintenance Mechanical Superintendent manages and assists in the completion of the day-to-day activities involving the maintenance of the building/facility, equipment and machinery, including HVAC, building lighting systems, CNC machines, plate product production lines, ovens, grounds keeping, security and overall facility appearance. The position supervises and coordinates the work of employees who repair and maintain building/facility, equipment and machinery.

About Port Townsend Paper Corporation (PTPC)

The Port Townsend Paper (PTPC) mill is proud to have been in continuous operation for more than 90 years. We use a blend of virgin and recycled fibers (Kraft and OCC pulp) to produce Kraft pulp, paper, containerboard, medium and market pulp. We have built a strong and loyal customer base by developing and nurturing strategic partnership-style relationships.

At PTPC we believe that a healthy and safe work environment is fundamental to the success of all employees. We put that belief into practice every day by managing risk and building safety reliability into our processes and procedures. Engaging and empowering our workforce to maintain world-class safety performance is the pathway to achieving operational excellence. We also strive to preserve the environment, be good neighbors, and remain a valued member of the local community. Many of our employees have enjoyed working at PTPC for the greater part of their careers; we have employees with 20, 25, 30, even 35 years of service. PTPC is proud to provide good, prevailing wage jobs on the Olympic Peninsula.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepares work schedules, assigns resources and oversees the work product while minimizing overtime and call-in hours.
• Coaches, counsels and manages performance of direct reports.
• Develops and maintains a preventative maintenance schedule program for applicable equipment and machinery.
• Arranges for and manages appropriate third-party contractor support as needed.
• Prepares budgets and secures estimates and cost quotes as needed.
• Enforces sound safety and housekeeping practices.
• Contribute to the creation and implantation of best practice maintenance vision, strategy policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.
• Contribute to new business initiatives and projects and review and communicate the impact on Mill activities.

Minimum Requirements

Experience:

• 5 years or more paper and/or pulp manufacturing experience.
• Experience working in a team environment with a union contract.
• 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• General management skills, paper making, mechanical skills, and budget/forecast development, with a plan to be proficient in leading the roll budget.
• Demonstrated decision-making skills.
• Takes initiative in addressing challenges to drive results.
• Strong leadership with effective communication and collaboration.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Demonstrated technical capacity.
• Clear computer literacy.
• Proven knowledge of troubleshooting, problem solving and team building.

Education Level:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• BS Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical experience (Mechanical Engineer Preferred)

Interpersonal/Work Relationship Skills

• Works with all levels in department from direct supervision of operators to Area Superintendents but also work with all levels outside the department from operators/maintenance personnel up through the General Manager.
• Administer labor agreement, work with Human Resources and Union representatives

Work Environment

This job operates in a production environment. The employee is exposed to shop elements such as noise, dust, fumes and odors.

Physical Demands

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach, climb and/or balance, to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, enter confined spaces, scale heights, is exposed to extreme temperatures, and the needs to have the ability lift up to 50lbs.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, with overtime as needed.

Employment Terms

• Full time, Exempt position
• Salary range: $155,000-190,000 DOE.
• Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• 2 weeks paid vacation or more depending on position.
• 9 paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
• Retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance coverage with full services, including dietary and nutritional services, retirement planning, and support services.
• In compliance with the Immigration and Naturalization Act, proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.
• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Port Townsend Paper Corporation is an equal-opportunity employer. We are a drug free workplace.