Maintenance Manager

Location:

Port Alberni, Port Alberni Mill (PA01), CA, V9Y5J7

Department: Maintenance (MN00)

Domtar is a leading producer of pulp, paper, packaging, tissue and wood products. Through our focus on safety and sustainability, as well as our commitment to operational excellence and our network of facilities across Canada and the United States, Domtar delivers high-quality and cost-effective products to customers around the world.

Our workforce is comprised of 14,000 talented and hardworking individuals. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, a supportive working environment, rewarding career paths and plenty of opportunities for learning and growth.

The location in Port Alberni, BC is seeking talent to fill the position of Maintenance Manager.

This job is permanent and full-time.

Job Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Facilitates the overall maintenance function of the Port Alberni Mill (Mechanical, Reliability, Electrical and Instrumentation).
• Ensuring the level of reliability required to attain plant production levels while containing costs through most effectively applying maintenance resources.
• Develop, implement and execute maintenance and maintenance related activities in the Mill.
• Sustaining the level of preservation of the mill and its equipment.
• Participates in the recruitment of trades personnel, assesses job performance for reporting supervisors, and assists in training and development of the same.
• Develops departmental budgets, prioritizes spending, and advises senior management on over‑runs and extraordinary equipment requisites.
• Ensures conformance to the Labor Contract and Company policies.
• Directs Maintenance Supervisors and tradesmen in implementation of the Mill safety programs and environmental policies.
• Liaises as required with union representatives and deal with contracting out issues.
• Sits on the Standing Committee, Apprenticeship Selection Committee, and Liaison Committees.
• Collaborate in the development of a knowledge sharing network with peers in other mills.

Key Skills:

• Ability to understand requirements and ensure compliance with all safety and environmental regulations.

• Ability to prioritize, make sound decisions, and resolve issues efficiently and effectively. Proven analytical, critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.

• Strong interpersonal, leadership and time management skills.

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels within the company.

• Ability to work independently and as a team.

• High degree of collaboration with both Maintenance and Operations personnel.

• Demonstrated ability to read standard blueprints, machine and process drawings.

• Can manage multiple priorities simultaneously and keep them progressing to completion.

• Working knowledge of Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

• Excellent computer skills.

• Required Qualifications:

• Must have industry experience, Paper Mill experience preferred.

• Strong technical skills with at least 5‑10 yrs in‑plant management/supervisory experience.

• Degree in Engineering or related field and/or Red Seal Journeyman certification.

Salary $150,000 - $170,000 per annum (Actual salary offered will be commensurate with education, experience, and internal parity).

Domtar is firmly committed to placing greater emphasis on the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion to empower all employees to reach their full potential. We form a dynamic team whose diverse backgrounds and wealth of perspectives are one of the keys to our success. We offer an inclusive, rewarding and safe work environment with opportunities that will help grow your skills.

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