Manager II, Utilities

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 Childersburg, Alabama is seeking talent to fill the position of Utilities Manager. 

Primary Purpose

The Utilities Manager will guide and coordinate operations in the Utility department as well as cooperate with the other area managers and staff to achieve all corporate and mill goals for safety, environmental compliance, production, and reliability. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicate clear expectations for area Operations Coordinators and Hourly personnel regarding Safety, Quality, Environmental Compliance, and Production.
• Establish and communicate operational guidelines to control costs.
• Provide guidance and direction for the area Operations Coordinators in all aspects of area operation, and training including annual performance reviews.
• Conduct one-on-one Safety and Environmental reviews with all direct reports as required.
• Perform safety and housekeeping audits as directed and follow up to ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Mentor and develop Operations Coordinators for succession planning.
• Provide opportunities for development and growth of the Operations Coordinators and hourly personnel.
• Assist Operations Coordinators in development of the operating budget proposals for all Utility departments.
• Develop and maintain a three and five year plan for proposed operational improvement and capital management projects.
• Coordinate with mill engineering personnel to develop and implement Capital improvements.
• Monitors the performance of the overall process and provides feedback to Operations Coordinators to maintain consistent high quality production.
• Responsible for maintaining full compliance with all  recovery boiler safety requirements per BLRBAC, NFPA, and requirements for area Process Safety Management (PSM) programs.
• Coordinates with mill engineering personnel on development and implementation of Capital Projects.

Knowledge and Experience

• B.S. degree in Engineering, ChE, ME.
• Greater than 10 years experience in management of Utilities or Chemical Recovery processes.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Good written communication skills.
• Proficient with standard administrative software.

You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions). 

 
Domtar is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.  We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.

Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email.  If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.  

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