Maintenance Superintendent
Job Title: Maintenance Superintendent
Location: Portland, Oregon
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We are seeking two Maintenance Superintendents to lead maintenance operations in Converting and Pulping/Utilities. These roles are critical to driving maintenance excellence, ensuring reliability, and supporting a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of up to 40 skilled maintenance professionals.
- Oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and maximize equipment efficiency.
- Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure seamless production.
- Manage outage planning and turnaround projects.
- Drive a safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with all safety standards.
- Manage budgets, mentor team members, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
Required:
- Proven experience in maintenance leadership within industrial or manufacturing environments.
- Strong knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
- Converting: Paper, corrugated, packaging, plastics, food & beverage, bottling.
- Pulping: Raw material preparation, pulping, washing/screening, bleaching, fiber processing.
- Utilities: Chemical recovery, wastewater treatment, steam/power generation, compressed air systems, cooling systems, biorefining.
- Demonstrated ability to lead large teams and manage complex projects.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred:
- Experience with predictive maintenance technologies and reliability-centered maintenance.
- Familiarity with budget management and cost optimization strategies.
- Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to lead maintenance excellence at a world-class facility.
- Work in a scenic location near Portland, Oregon.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Be part of a team that values innovation, safety, and sustainability
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