Maintenance Site Manager

Maintenance Sr. Site Manager (Pulp & Paper)

General Description

Located at the site and is responsible for the daily field maintenance activities for assigned owner mill areas (Pulp Mill, OCC, Machine, Winder, ECR, etc.) in accordance with the established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements approved by the company. Has general knowledge of maintenance reliability concepts. Capable of managing client maintenance budgets. Manages  the daily efforts of 65 to 100 employees through a Supervision Team performing maintenance activities. Direct oversight for daily planning & scheduling of all maintenance activities through a Planner/Scheduler position while maintaining all industry codes, standards, and specifications. Responsibilities include technical input for schedule creation, sub-contracting of equipment rebuilds/refurbishes, set expectations for quality of construction, schedule adherence, budget containment, safety, selection of methods, systems, and techniques of maintenance & construction to include labor cost control through daily attention to unit costs and adjustments in crew size or composition.

Skills and Qualifications 

·         High School Diploma/GED

·         Capable of being exposed to dusty, hot/cold/wet conditions (snow-rain)

·         Must be able to ascend/descend stairs, ladders, elevated walkways, and walk, stand, stoop for extended periods of time, enter tight congested areas to include awkward positions.

·         Possesses 10-12 years of direct related craft experience within a paper mill environment achieving certifications/qualifications through educational institutions, technical programs, NCCER, CMRP, etc.

·         Possesses 7 – 10 years of experience with direct supervision of employees within the related craft disciplines working in a fast-paced maintenance/construction type environment.

·         Possesses 5 – 7 years of experience as a Pulp & Paper Site Maintenance Manager

·         Possesses general computer skills (i.e., email, WORD, Excel programs), good verbal communications skills, including phone, radio, and plant intercom systems.

·         Capable of Planning & Scheduling related papermill maintenance activities.

Core Values/Competencies

The Sr. Site Manager will promote and support the company’s core value/competencies including but are not limited to:

·         Upholds B&R Business Ethics and Code of Conduct.

·         Exhibit Leadership, Enhance Teamwork, and Lead by example.

·         Commitment and Leadership to company values.

·         Be compliant with the Site Manager Expectations Manual.

·         Use constructive interaction between work groups.

·         Responsible for alignment of Team Members.

·         Assure that all employees comply with job-site procedures and guidelines.

·         Hold Team Members accountable for using their constructive interaction, on the job, which promotes Team Work to achieve goals & objectives.

·          Coach and Engage subordinates in a professional speaking manner. Cultivate their respect and trust in you.

·         Assist other Team Members in any way possible.

·         Build and foster client relationships.

 Specific Description (Pulp & Paper)

The Sr. Site Manager is to ensure all employees follow health, safety, environmental, and operational procedures of their assigned tasks including but are not limited to:

·         Reports directly to Brown & Root Corporate Operations Director.

·         Leads and Instills B&R Core Value/Competencies to include Client Core Value/Competencies.

·         Leads and works directly with Site B&R HSE Manager to implement and administer the site safety program utilizing Brown & Root HSE standards along with client HSE standards.

·         Engages with Site B&R Procurement Manager, and Engineering & Design Contractor Construction Manager to ensure that procurement of critical need equipment has been procured based on project schedule deliverables.

·         Accomplishes Maintenance/Construction tasks through direct oversight of Craft Supervisors   by communicating/setting job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.

·         Managing improvement of key performance indicators, continuous improvement of maintenance functions, and for department budget cost effectiveness.

·         Ensures compliance with the Site Quality Program establishing an elevated level of integrity in the maintenance program and craftsmen.

·         Directly engages with Engineering & Design Contractor Construction Manager to provide project specific FEL support, constructability/design initiatives, field questionable design & installation for all plant unit/areas providing economical & productive solutions.

•    Maintains craft crew balance by engaging with recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees, developing personal growth opportunities.

·         Personally, greets employees daily at the beginning and/or end of shift to include delegating/assigning Supervisor for Gate Greet engagements.

·         Ensures that daily/morning employee safety huddles at the beginning of shift are being conducted, and that the appropriate HSE content is being promoted.

·         Ensuring that the daily end of shift employee safety huddles is being conducted to ensure employees are fit, and that all work assignments have been completed as scheduled.

·         Ensures that all Supervisor/Crew daily timesheets, and personnel recordkeeping responsibilities are completed with prompt submission.

·         Leads/Promotes participation in the B&R Site Weekly Safety Meeting.

·         Participates in the B&R Corporate Monthly Safety Leadership Team Meeting.

·         Oversight of crew workflow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment; monitoring personnel and resources; studying methods; implementing cost reductions; developing reporting procedures and systems; facilitating corrections to malfunctions within process control points; initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.

·         Participates in B&R Daily/Weekly safety audits observing work activity to ensure Operational Discipline is being upheld, all work permits are in place to include Confined Space Entry permits, LTO, and that supporting TSTI/JSA is in place, and being followed.

·         Engages in Client Daily/Weekly Safety audits.

·         Attends/Participates in Daily/Weekly Client Capital Project/Maintenance planning/scheduling meetings.

·         Works closely with the Client Maintenance Department and Capital Project Team to support scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems.

•    Maintains Quality Service, and Customer Satisfaction initiatives by establishing and enforcing organization standards.

•    Reviews systems and procedures by analyzing operating practices, record-keeping systems, forms of control, and budgetary and personnel requirements; implementing change.

•    Resolves personnel problems by analyzing data; investigating issues; identifying solutions; recommending action.

•    Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

·         Create and Sustain a Safe Work Environment, Supervision, Coaching, Managing Processes, Process Improvement, Tracking Budget Expenses, Production Planning, Strategic Planning, Dealing with complexity, Financial Planning and Strategy

·         Identifies opportunities for outstanding employee performance (craft technical, HSE, etc.) and applies appropriate employee recognition.

·         Progresses through and completes site specific knowledge curriculums of the IP Valliant Site Manager On-boarding matrix.

Work Schedule

The work schedule is 5/8.

Work Schedule Note: Sr. Site Manager will be expected to support project schedules that require; weekday after normal hours, weekend hours, or any special defined work schedule that is needed to support maintenance/capital project work activity.