Power & Utilities Superintendent Jobs

Summary Of Position

Reporting to the Power & Recovery Manager, this position organizes and coordinates the operation of the power generation and utilities across all shifts with the objective of ensuring safe, reliable and efficient production, and effective maintenance of facilities. The areas of responsibility include the hog boiler, hog feed equipment, two turbo-generators, boiler feedwater, and other utilities associated with pulp and power production.

Responsibilities

• Identifying competencies and establishing and developing training requirements for the operating crews
• Initiating problem solving meetings to investigate deviations from safety, quality and reliability targets, and executing the timely implementation of action plans to prevent future deviations
• Continuous focus to improve mill firm power and meet the power revenue goals
• Initiating work orders and purchase requisitions to mobilize the work and services needed to address the requirements of the operating equipment and the physical structure
• Taking care of mill assets including Water treatment, Power boiler, Turbines, Steam headers etc.
• Balance the mill steam demands vs loads and steam consumptions
• Developing and meeting a department budget
• Organizing the repair and capital work by priority, communicating with maintenance to produce the weekly work list and area and major shutdown work lists in co-operation with the other area superintendents
• Directing an area team consisting of engineering and maintenance resources
• Planning and organizing major and area shutdowns in the power and recovery department
• Participating in improving all aspects of the operation of the area, including convening operations optimization meetings, investigating new technology and methods, etc.
• Steering the development of standard operating procedures

Our Ideal Candidate Would Have

• Strong and proven leadership, planning, budgeting and troubleshooting skills
• Well established organizational and project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Outstanding team player and team building skills
• A minimum of five years progressive industrial experience
• The desire to progress, learn, grow and succeed
• Knowledge of computer software and applications

Considered a Strong Asset

• A first or second class Power Engineering certificate
• Previous experience in a pulp mill or related process industry
• A post-secondary technical degree, preferably in mechanical engineering

Our Highly Competitive Compensation Package Includes

• Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, pension, life insurance, disability, accident insurance, vacation, and holidays
• Competitive base salary with annual bonus opportunity
• Relocation assistance

Location Summary:

Cariboo offers a comprehensive relocation package to assist your move to Quesnel. Located in central BC, Quesnel has a population of approximately 25,000 and features all major conveniences, including its own airport. Quesnel offers affordable housing, modern recreational and educational facilities, regular community events, as well as unlimited recreational activities for the outdoor enthusiast. It doesn’t take long to feel part of Quesnel’s welcoming community.

About West Fraser

West Fraser is a leading forest products company. We are listed on the TSX, NYSE, and recognized for the tenth time, as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers. Our goals are straightforward - leadership through safety, profit, responsibility in communities, excellence in people and strength in products.

West Fraser Timber has over 60 locations across Canada, the United States, and Europe. We believe strongly in promoting from within and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company. West Fraser offers an excellent compensation package including a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and an outstanding pension plan.

West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin or any other protected legal characteristic.

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Leadership through safety, profit, responsibility in communities, excellence in people and strength in products.