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The Power Area Superintendent is responsible for the safe and effective operation of the Power area within the Power & Recovery Department. This includes working closely with Maintenance and Operations teams to ensure the achievement of objectives by driving ongoing improvements in safety, operating procedures, cost reduction, and productivity through effective delegation. Additionally, the Superintendent is accountable for environmental compliance, production, quality, maintenance, capital projects, major maintenance, within the Power area.
Job Responsibility:
Direct the efficient operation of the Power Area including Power Boiler and its auxiliary systems, Steam Turbine Generators, Steam Distribution System, Mill Water & Potable Water Systems, Demin Plant, Compressed Air System and Effluent Treatment Plant
Support supervisors with a plan for the day, assisting crew operators and troubleshooting equipment/process failures if requested
Develop and manage a 90-day plan to drive performance in his area through process development, operator training, parameter setting, and any other long-term initiatives associated with safety, quality, or performance
Conduct RCFAs and determine required actions to add to 90-Day plan and/or suggest systemic changes required
Maintain liaison and communication with Kraft departments to ensure overall operation is optimized
Coordinate to identify priority centerlines, set limits, manage out of limits, and train operators on use of SOPs to manage parameters
Escalate outages/slow backs as required
Identify potential CAPEX projects and support their justification through cost-benefit analysis, and operational need
Assist area teams in analyzing operational difficulties and initiate necessary action to overcome them
Submit and administer the Power Area operating budgets, be aware of departmental costs and take steps to control them through direction to managers
Provide operating standards, procedures and checklists, instruction manuals and other operational guidance to ensure efficient operation
Review and all safety incidents and near misses and establish preventative measures. Provide feedback to supervisor on how incidents were handled
Ensure that an acceptable standard of housekeeping is maintained by supervisors and crew
Ensure a thorough understanding of all HSPP safety programs and policies and Work Safe BC regulations
Maintains a positive and professional management style that supports teamwork and the employees in achieving company goals
Requirements:
Minimum 5 years of operational experience in co-generation power plant and utility systems
A 2nd Class Power Engineering Certificate is preferred
Supervisory experience in a unionized environment is an asset
Strong planning and organizational skills, and troubleshooting skills
Excellent interpersonal and team building skills
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, and safety-focused environment
Experience in the forestry or manufacturing industry is considered an asset
Nice to have:
Supervisory experience in a unionized environment is an asset
Experience in the forestry or manufacturing industry is considered an asset
What we offer:
Annual Bonus Plan
Medical, dental, and vision coverage, pension, life, disability, and accident insurance