Mechanical Superintendent

Requirements

Language: English (spoken and written) and French would be considered an asset.

Education

University degree or college equivalent in engineering or related field. Experience: 7+ years preferred. Excellent communication skills. Excellent leadership skills.

Responsibilities

Manage and lead the mechanical department in providing site and maintenance services in the most cost-effective manner to support the manufacture of newsprint, while ensuring that these processes adhere to regulations and environmental guidelines. Maintain the alignment of the mechanical department with the principles and objectives defined in the Results Management Framework, working within the concept of optimizing the overall profitability of the site.

Promote and provide a safe workplace, seek improvements, and support Health and Safety (H&S) program. Lead a motivated, efficient, and engaged team of direct reports and provide career development opportunities. Ensure the mechanical areas are manned with a capable workforce by applying succession planning systems, effective coaching processes, accountable leadership practices and effective training.

Ensure maintenance services are effectively planned, coordinated, and delivered on time, while meeting cost and quality standards. Maintain and improve an effective preventative maintenance program for the operations to ensure maximum equipment efficiency and reliability. Support all activities related to the annual Maintenance shutdown.

Develop, implement, and maintain maintenance standards and procedures to ensure maximum efficiency and performance of mill equipment. Ensure weekly maintenance shutdown activities are effectively planned and coordinated within the operating departments. Ensure maintenance and repair budgets are prepared, met, and variances explained, with appropriate action taken as needed.

Support development and execution of maintenance budgets in operating areas. Maintain an effective cost reduction program. In conjunction with other operating departments, determine the manning composition required for the site and the necessary training required to meet manning objectives. Recommend changes/improvements to the maintenance management system and standards.

Ensure an effective maintenance system that meets EMS (ISO 14001) standards. In consultation with the Human Resources Department, ensure fair and equitable application of the collective agreement.