Technical Assistant - Power
Technical Assistant - Power
Jacksonville, FL
Salary: $125,000 - $135,000 + Bonus + Relocation Assistance
Company Summary:
A global leader in sustainable packaging and paper products is seeking a Technical Assistant - Power to support its Power & Recovery operations in the Jacksonville area. This individual will play a critical role in driving operational excellence, supporting utility system reliability, leading training and development initiatives, and partnering with engineering on capital projects and equipment startups. The position offers strong visibility within plant leadership and the opportunity to contribute to the performance of a complex industrial operation.
The Technical Assistant - Power responsibilities include:
- Developing, implementing, and managing training programs for Power Department personnel to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations.
- Collecting, analyzing, and reporting operational KPIs to identify opportunities for performance improvements, increased reliability, and enhanced efficiency.
- Providing operational leadership and support as part of the plant's rotating weekend duty team.
- Serving as acting Assistant Superintendent when necessary to ensure continuity of leadership and operations.
- Partnering with Engineering to support the design, installation, commissioning, and startup of new equipment and systems.
- Assisting with the planning and execution of outages, shutdowns, and major maintenance activities.
- Promoting a strong culture of safety, environmental stewardship, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the department.
The Technical Assistant - Power should have the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience supporting industrial utilities, power generation, or related operations.
- 5+ years of experience in industrial power generation, utilities, pulp and paper, chemical manufacturing, or other heavy industrial environments.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Experience utilizing operational data and KPIs to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence and develop operations personnel.
- Ability to support after-hours, weekend, and holiday operational needs as required.
- Experience supporting capital projects, equipment installations, startups, and outage planning is preferred.
Benefits:
- Competitive base salary and annual bonus opportunity.
- Relocation assistance available.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Career advancement opportunities within a global manufacturing organization.
- Exposure to large-scale utility, recovery, and power generation operations.
- Strong leadership team and a culture focused on continuous improvement and employee development.
If you are interested in the Technical Assistant - Power opportunity, then please don't wait to apply.
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