Boiler and Turbine Production Supervisor

ND Paper, a leading paper product manufacturer in the US with approx. $1 billion annual sales, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited, the largest containerboard producer in China and Asia, with $10 billion annual sales.  We are an environmentally-friendly company that manufactures various types of high-quality pulp, paper and paper-based packaging materials. Our mills in Rumford, Maine and Biron Wisconsin are integrated paper & pulp facilities, and our mill in Fairmont, West Virginia is one of only three in the world that produces air-dried, recycled pulp. Our fourth mill in Old Town, ME produces softwood kraft pulp. We are proud of our 1400 dedicated employees, who together produce more than 1.2 million short tons of pulp & paper annually.

We are looking to hire top talent to join our dynamic team! ND Paper offers full benefits and a competitive compensation. We are currently seeking an experienced Boiler and Turbine Production Supervisor.

The Boiler and Turbine Production Supervisor will work under the direction of the Pulp, Power, and Materials General Superintendent This is a full-time salaried position.

Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate safety as a core value and establish a safe work environment by actively leading the safe execution of work.
  • Own and execute the Clean Production improvement plan.
  • Work with the training coordinator to develop educational materials that increase operator knowledge.
  • Audit 360 process in your area.
  • Participate in area, mill, and enterprise initiatives for improving our safety performance.
• Work with maintenance to execute repair plan for the equipment in your area.
• Supervise hourly personnel in boilers, turbines, biomass, and coal.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly rounds in your area to set new standards for precision operations.
• Understanding of Environmental Compliance Requirements and ensure that Production demands never supersede environmental expectations. (Air, Water, & Waste)
• Develop a list of process KPI’s and hold the team accountable for achieving results consistent with best in class.
• Support the Training & Development of personnel.
• Continuously look for ways to optimize the process to improve reliability, efficiency & costs
• Maintain strong communication systems within the Business Unit and through the mill.
• Supervise all production and quality activities for the line when on call for the weekend.
• Maintain harmonious relations with employees by administering contract provisions and company policies.
• Possess ambulatory capabilities to move freely about the mill, ascend and descend ladders, and tolerate temperature extremes.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment.
• Weekend and holiday coverage rotation for Pulp & Power business unit.
• Work beyond normal work schedule as necessary to fulfill position responsibilities.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or minimum of 5 years of boiler and turbine area experience and at least 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of power boilers, steam turbines, and steam distribution systems
• Decision making capabilities commensurate with the operation of large industrial boilers and related equipment.
• Strong oral, written, listening, and communications skills, as well as initiative and the ability to delegate decision making and other responsibilities.  The ability to efficiently focus attention on the details of process operations is necessary.
• Candidate must possess the ability to interact effectively with all levels of personnel, both hourly and management.
• Candidate must model ND Paper’s values and achieve results through safe work practices, cross-functional participation, manufacturing excellence, integrity and respect for others.
• Efficient within SAP, ParcView, and Distributed Control Systems

Attributes for Success

• Hard work – tackle each task with determination, passion and creativity; the willingness to put in whatever effort is required to successfully complete the job at hand
• Pursuit of Excellence – strive to consistently exceed expectations in our day-to-day work and outperform our competitors in the marketplace, regarding work and company achievements as a collaborative goal with the desire to go above and beyond
• Integrity - treat the company and teammates with upmost respect, operating on strong moral codes to drive company values and culture
• Sense of Urgency – drive forward each day with speed, agility, and flexibility to capture unrealized opportunities and avoid potential risks for the bus