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The Position

We currently have an opening for a Reliability Manager (Electrical); this role reports directly to the Maintenance Manager.

About Port Townsend Paper Corporation (PTPC)

The Port Townsend Paper (“PTPC”) mill has been in continuous operation for over 90 years. We operate on a continuous basis to produce OCC and kraft pulp which is used to manufacture linerboard, kraft paper, corrugating medium and market pulp. We have built a strong and loyal customer base by developing and nurturing strategic partnership-style relationships.

The PTPC team is dedicated to creating an engaging and positive work environment and we strive to preserve the environment as well as be good neighbors and a valued member of the local community. Many of our employees have enjoyed working for the greater part of their careers; we have employees with 20, 25, 30, even 35 years of service.

Job Responsibilities

• Accountable for the facility’s Reliability Maintenance Programs which are designed to prevent/eliminate repeat failures of equipment.
• Identifies opportunities to improve equipment reliability through failure and data analysis.
• Leads and supports safety and environmental efforts as a top priority.
• Identifies equipment that has a significant impact on overall facility reliability.
• Works with the Operations and Maintenance teams to ensure critical equipment is inspected.
• Leads Root Cause Analysis investigation & reporting process to determine how to best learn from and prevent them from reoccurring.
• Works with operations and maintenance to develop reliability plans.
• Develops/implements preventive maintenance for equipment reliability.
• Reviews all proposed processes and process equipment changes and proposed engineering projects in area of responsibility.
• Provides technical support to maintenance personnel on equipment repairs, troubleshoot problems, and equipment reliability issues.
• Guides and supports lubrication, oil sampling/analysis, vibration analysis, predictive tech, precision maintenance best practices, and training efforts and MWS and planning efforts via KPIs and other methods.
• Demonstrates exceptional behavior and work practices, communicates departmental and corporate policies.
• Monitors mill operations and directs the crew to meet safety, quality, operating, process and production targets/objectives.
• Assists with trouble shooting, both processes, electrical and mechanical.
• Provides crew training and coordinates for job skills and safety. Ensures the crews follow all mill and job requirements and standard operating procedures by interpreting and acting on corporate policy and procedures.
• Implements and adheres to E&I and Process Control best practices as outlined by site leadership (completed work orders, planned, scheduled, predictive, and preventive) and reliability improvement.
• Special projects as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A thorough understanding of the processes and equipment involved in Pulping and OCC processing.
• Demonstrated trouble shooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office software is desired.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex tasks.
• Able to organize and present technical data in a clear and concise manner.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated supervisory skills.

Required Experience

• E&I Experience in a mill setting.
• 5 years or more experience in the pulp and paper industry.

Required Education

• A degree in Engineering.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• A comprehensive health care plan including prescription, vision care, life insurance, and dental plan.
• Retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance coverage with full services, including dietary and nutritional services, retirement planning, and support services.
• Paid time off.
• Relocation assistance.

Port Townsend Paper Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free workplace.