What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utilities Superintendent position at Smurfit Kappa?
Job Summary
The Utilities Superintendent has overall responsibility for the Central Utilities that supply energy and utilities for the mill in a safe, productive, and cost efficient manner. In the Forney, TX mill this includes the gas-fired package boiler, the wood/gas-fired power boiler and associated 3.8 MW steam turbine, the gas-fired 4.5 MW CHP (cogen) system, the anaerobic water treatment plant, and all compressed air systems.
Primary Duties
Review of safety, production and quality results on a daily basis
Managing production resources and interface with other departments to maintain efficient operations
Participation in the daily production meeting. Reporting on safety, quality, productivity, and environmental concerns
Working with superintendents and managers to develop annual goals with emphasis on safety, environment, quality, production, and cost
Supporting the continual personal and professional development of department members
Requirements
Job Requirements
Bachelor's degree and at least eight (8) years of experience in a mill facility. Experience will suffice in lieu of a bachelor's degree
Significant experience with power and central utility area operations
General understanding of mill-wide operations and interdependency
Understands the Smurfit Westrock Quality Policy and Environmental Policy
Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels of the organization
Must be able to clearly define objectives and be effective in involving others in the achievement of those objectives
Must be dedicated to continuous improvement in all backend areas of the mill, but with special emphasis on safety, quality, environment, production, and cost
Safety experience including OSHA, State, and local laws/regulations, and experience with Safety Programs and Training