Supervisor, Electrical & Instrumentation

Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor

Apply online at www.domtar.com/careers

Domtar is a leading provider of a wide variety of fiber-based products including communication, specialty and packaging papers, market pulp and airlaid nonwovens. With approximately 5,800 employees serving more than 50 countries around the world, Domtar is driven by a commitment to turn sustainable wood fiber into useful products that people rely on every day.

Through our values of agility, caring and innovation, we constantly find better ways to serve our customers, support our employees and strengthen our communities.

Domtar’s principal executive office is in Fort Mill, South Carolina and Domtar is part of the Paper Excellence group of companies. To learn more, visit www.domtar.com.

Domtar Plymouth is currently seeking an Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor for the Fiberline. The Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor directly supervises E & I personnel within their crew. This role is responsible to develop and continually improve the function of the department relating to all aspects of health and safety, environmental, quality, continuous improvement, proactive maintenance, procedures and policies, and best operating practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and implement improvements across specified area of the Mill by working closely with operations and maintenance counterparts to schedule work that balances priorities between safety, environment, preventative and predictive maintenance, as well as corrective maintenance while focusing on cost reduction and managing emergency work.
• Responsible for the performance and behavior of crew which includes setting targets and expectations, coaching, mentoring, training, scheduling, communicating and providing direction as required.
• Provide day to day technical assistance, review requests for work, initiate and/support work planning activity and oversee the work order flow to completion.
• Responsible for all health and safety aspects of their crew, including training, meetings, compliance, audits, observations and records.
• Motivate and develop crew into a competent maintenance and troubleshooting team as well as develop sound action plans.
• Ensure a high level of communication with other teams in an effort to make the best decisions for the mill and create a culture of safety excellence.

Required Qualifications:

• Journeyman Certified Electrician or Journeyman Certified Instrumentation
• 2-3 years of Supervisory experience
• Experience in maintenance systems development, implementation, and use.
• Experience with PLC’s and related equipment.
• Experience with Distributed Control Systems.
• Proficient with computers, Microsoft Office Suite, and experience in working with a computerized maintenance system (SAP)
• Knowledge of controls, instrumentation, power systems, and distribution equipment.
• Experience with low, medium, and high voltage systems.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Pulp and paper experience

Desired Aptitudes:

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral/written/communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to problem solve in a group/team environment.
• Strong time management and ability to make decisions.
• Ability to provide support across multiples different areas, teams, and functions.