Maintenance Superintendent, Pulp Mill/Utilities
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Rumford, ME, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Skilled trades
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
- Minimum 7–10 years of maintenance experience in a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Minimum 3–5 years of leadership experience supervising maintenance teams.
- Experience in pulp and paper manufacturing strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, rotating equipment, pumps, compressors, conveyors, hydraulic systems, and process equipment.
- Experience with CMMS systems such as SAP.
- Strong understanding of maintenance planning, scheduling, and reliability principles.
- Proven leadership, communication, and team-building skills.Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, problem solving and decision-making skills, as well as initiative and the ability to del
- Must model ND Paper values and achieve results through safe work practices, cross-functional participation, manufacturing excellence, integrity and respect for others.
Nice to have
- Experience leading major outages and turnaround events.
- Reliability certifications or training.
- Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.
- Experience in unionized manufacturing environments.
Full description
About Us
ND Paper is a leading manufacturer of high-quality pulp, paper, and packaging products in the United States, generating over half a billion dollars in annual sales. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited – the largest containerboard producer in the world – ND Paper is part of a global network committed to excellence and innovation. With two integrated pulp and paper mills in Rumford, Maine and Biron, Wisconsin, a packaging plant in Sturtevant, Wisconsin, and two sheeting facilities in Langhorne, Pennsylvania and Fairmont, West Virginia, the ND Paper family produces nearly one million tons of products annually. Our 1,100 dedicated employees are the heart of our operations, and we are committed to fostering positive work environments where individuals can advance and thrive. At ND Paper, we are investing in our future, and that starts with our staff.
Position Summary
The Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for the safe, reliable, and cost-effective execution of all mechanical maintenance activities within Pulp Mill/Utilities Department. This position provides leadership and direction to maintenance supervisors, planners, reliability personnel, and hourly maintenance employees to ensure equipment reliability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
The Maintenance Superintendent partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Reliability, and Capital Project teams to maximize asset performance, reduce downtime, improve maintenance effectiveness, and support the mill's production and safety objectives.
Job Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate safety as a core value and actively promote a culture of zero injuries.
- Ensure compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementation.
- Conduct regular safety observations, audits, and field engagement activities.
- Drive continuous improvement in safety performance and employee engagement.
- Lead and direct all mechanical maintenance activities within the Pulp Mill.
- Manage maintenance supervisors, planners, reliability personnel, and hourly maintenance employees.
- Ensure maintenance work is planned, scheduled, and executed safely and efficiently.
- Develop maintenance strategies that improve equipment reliability and reduce costs.
- Monitor maintenance performance metrics and implement improvement initiatives.
- Drive reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) principles throughout the department.
- Support predictive and condition-based maintenance programs.
- Lead efforts to reduce unplanned downtime and improve equipment availability.
- Facilitate root cause failure analysis (RCFA) for significant equipment failures.