Maintenance Manager

Twin Rivers Paper Company headquartered in Madawaska Maine is an integrated specialty paper manufacturer producing 400000 tons of paper per year for the packaging publishing label and technical sectors. With 100 years of papermaking history the company operates a pulp mill in New Brunswick and diverse paper assets in northern Maine and upstate New York that produce uncoated and coated white papers in a broad range of basis weights and finishes.

Customized product development and dedicated technical services support are company hallmarks. With a sound financial structure and a strong balance sheet that fuels continuous investments in its assets Twin Rivers Paper offers its customers the security of local product availability through a strong domestically-owned manufacturer and the assurance of long-term viability.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Shift the plant floor from reactive fixes to predictive and preventative maintenance (PM/PdM) strategies.
• Safeguard production schedules by eliminating unplanned machinery outages and emergency breakdowns.
• Manage the Maintenance Repair and Operations (MRO) spare parts inventory to ensure critical parts are stocked as necessary.
• Negotiate cost-effective service contracts for specialized factory machinery and manufacturing equipment.
• Lead and manage capital projects from concept through commissioning including scope development cost estimating scheduling execution and closeout.
• Track and manage CapEx and major maintenance budgets including forecasting variance analysis and reporting to management.
• Lead maintenance activities related to shutdowns rebuilds major overhauls and equipment installations.
• Serve as a technical authority for mechanical systems including rotating equipment pressure vessels piping drives bearings couplings and alignment systems.
• Ensure compliance with ASME codes OSHA regulations and company safety and environmental standards.
• Champion a strong safety culture and ensure all maintenance and contractor activities adhere to company safety policies and OSHA requirements.
• Ensure mechanical systems and projects comply with applicable codes standards and environmental regulations.
• Serve as point of contact for external vendors conducting audits surveys or inspections. Ensure findings are reviewed documented and addressed promptly.
• Develop specifications drawings and bid packages; review contractor proposals and contract documents.
• Ensure projects are completed on time within budget and in compliance with safety quality and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical support to maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability availability and lifecycle cost.
• Participate in failure investigations and recommend correct actions and design improvements.
• Lead and mentor maintenance mechanics and Steam Plant Operators. Provide technical guidance and performance feedback.
• Coordinate and supervisor outside contractors vendors and consultants.
• Ensures and coordinates machine roll maintenance.
• Oversee the daily upkeep repair schedules and safety compliance of buildings equipment and physical infrastructure

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Facility Management or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of 812 years of progressive mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Experience in paper manufacturing or paper converting operations strongly preferred.
Experience leading capital projects and major maintenance initiatives.

SALARY RANGE: $87969 - $124759 based on experience.

Required Experience:

Manager