Electrical & Instrumentation Superintendent

Domtar; Port Mellon; Presencial; CAD 125.000 - 155.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Retirement savings plan

Annual bonus

Relocation support

Employee Assistance Program

Descripción de la vacante

Domtar is seeking an Electrical & Instrumentation Superintendent in Port Mellon, BC to lead the E/I Maintenance Department and advance reliability across mill systems. The role involves safety leadership, budget stewardship and collaboration with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering to prioritize and execute maintenance work.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage spare-parts and mentor staff while supporting adoption of new technologies in a complex industrial setting.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Journeyman Certification in Electrical/Instrumentation.
• Experience leading electrical/instrumentation maintenance in an industrial environment.
• Commitment to safety, regulatory compliance and operational excellence.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance planning, preventive maintenance, shutdowns and asset management.
• Excellent organizational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with budgeting, cost control and contractor management.
• Familiarity with steam turbine generators, power distribution networks and protective relays.
• Ability to collaborate across Operations, Maintenance and Engineering.
• Continuous improvement mindset and interest in new technologies and maintenance practices.
• In-depth knowledge of high/low-voltage electrical systems, industrial control systems, DCS, and PLC programming.
• Understanding of mill operating and maintenance procedures.

Responsabilidades

• Provide leadership to the Electrical/Instrument Maintenance Department with safety focus.
• Communicate safety expectations, maintenance priorities, budgets and scheduling.
• Assist in annual maintenance budget development and cost control.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering to prioritize work.
• Oversee daily maintenance planning, PMs, shutdowns and asset preservation.
• Promote housekeeping and 5S within the department.
• Lead continuous improvement and optimize spare-parts inventory.
• Identify training and succession needs for the E/I team.
• Support adoption of new technologies to improve maintenance reliability.
• Maintain relationships with technical contacts to stay updated.
• Lead or participate in special projects and escalate issues when needed.

Conocimientos

People leadership

Maintenance planning

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Budgeting

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Journeyman Electrical/Instrumentation Certification

Herramientas

DCS

PLC programming

Protective relays

Descripción del empleo

Electrical & Instrumentation Superintendent

Location: Port Mellon, British Columbia, CA, V0N2S0

Department: Electrical Maintenance (MN02)

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 Port Mellon, British Columbia, is seeking an experienced and collaborative Electrical & Instrument Superintendent to join our Maintenance team.

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Electrical/Instrumentation Superintendent is responsible for the leadership, organization, planning, development, budget management and execution of the mill’s Electrical/Instrumentation maintenance programs.

This role provides both day-to-day leadership and a longer-term focus on reliability, continuous improvement and asset preservation. The successful candidate will work closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and other stakeholders to ensure safe, effective and efficient maintenance of the mill’s electrical and instrumentation systems and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the Electrical/Instrument Maintenance Department, promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements and applicable safety standards.
• Clearly communicate safety expectations, maintenance priorities, budget and cost-control requirements, planning and scheduling priorities, policies, procedures and contract administration practices.
• Support the Maintenance Manager in the development and administration of the annual maintenance budget, while maintaining effective cost control within assigned areas.
• Work collaboratively with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering to prioritize equipment failures, identify and resolve problems, and allocate resources effectively.
• Oversee daily maintenance planning, preventive maintenance activities, shutdown scheduling and long-term asset preservation initiatives.
• Promote effective housekeeping practices and support 5S initiatives within the department.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives within the E/I group, including optimizing spare-parts inventory and determining when contractor resources are required to address maintenance backlogs.
• Assess technical and interpersonal skill gaps within the E/I team and work with employees and leaders to identify training, development and succession opportunities.
• Support the adoption of new technologies, systems and practices that improve maintenance effectiveness and equipment reliability.
• Maintain strong relationships with technical, professional and industry contacts to stay current with technological and organizational developments.
• Lead or participate in special projects and other initiatives as assigned by the Maintenance Manager.
• Recognize when issues require escalation, follow established processes and ensure appropriate action is taken.

What You'll Bring

The ideal candidate is a strong people leader with a combination of technical expertise, maintenance experience, planning ability and a commitment to continuous improvement. You are comfortable working in a complex industrial environment and can balance immediate operational needs with long-term reliability objective with demonstrated abilities in the following key areas:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or an Electrical or Instrumentation Journeyman Certification.
• Experience leading electrical and/or instrumentation maintenance in an industrial environment. with demonstrated ability in team building and the ability to develop employees and foster accountability.
• A commitment to workplace safety, regulatory compliance and operational excellence.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance planning, preventive maintenance, shutdowns and asset management.
• Strong organizational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with budgeting, cost control and contractor management.
• Familiarity with steam turbine generators, power distribution networks, and protective relays.
• The ability to work collaboratively across Operations, Maintenance, Engineering and other departments.
• A continuous improvement mindset and an interest in emerging technologies and maintenance practices.
• In-depth knowledge of high- and low-voltage electrical systems, industrial control systems, DCS, and PLC programming.
• Must possess a high degree of understanding of all trades in the department and a good understanding of mill operating and maintenance procedures.

Why Join Domtar?

This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role in a highly technical industrial environment, with the ability to influence safety, reliability, employee development, and long-term maintenance performance. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, retirement savings plan, annual bonus plan, extensive relocation support, and an Employee and Family Assistance Program.

The annual salary range for this position is $125,000–$155,000, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and demonstrated capabilities.

Domtar is firmly committed to placing greater emphasis on the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion to empower all employees to reach their full potential. We form a dynamic team whose diverse backgrounds and wealth of perspectives are one of the keys to our success. We offer an inclusive, rewarding and safe work environment with opportunities that will help grow your skills.