Strategic Utilities Manager, Paper Mill Operations

New-Indy Containerboard; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

New-Indy Containerboard in Oxnard, CA seeks an experienced Management-level leader to oversee daily operations of the Oxnard Mill. You will manage power generation, distribution, and wastewater treatment, ensuring safety and environmental programs are followed, while driving financial performance and long-term capital plans.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 10 years’ experience in power/turbine operations, with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Four-year electrical, mechanical, chemical, or pulp & paper engineering degree.
• Minimum 10 years of experience leading power and turbine generator operations (preferably in paper industry).
• Advanced knowledge of utility systems, including boilers, turbines, steam systems.
• Proficient at managing outages, shutdowns, and start-ups of Cogeneration equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and balance multiple priorities.
• Outstanding communication skills with ability to present and build trust quickly.
• Proficient in MS Office and Power BI for analytics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and maintenance for systems steam generation, power distribution and wastewater treatment.
• Ensure all safety and environmental processes and programs are followed consistently.
• Manage operating budget and responsibility for financial performance of the operation.
• Analyze utility usage and costs to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost savings.
• Develop and implement long-term capital and strategic-improvement plans.
• Coordinate maintenance, inspections and repairs of utility equipment and facilities.
• Lead development of direct reports and union employees toward a self-directed, reliability-focused organization.
• Maintain detailed records and prepare technical reports for management, regulatory inspections, budgets, and compliance.

Job description

New-Indy Containerboard in Oxnard, CA seeks an experienced Management-level leader to oversee daily operations of the Oxnard Mill. You will manage power generation, distribution, and wastewater treatment, ensuring safety and environmental programs are followed, while driving financial performance and long-term capital plans.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 10 years’ experience in power/turbine operations, with strong leadership and communication skills.