Maintenance Superintendent

Domtar Port Mellon, British Columbia, Canada

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.

Our Howe Sound location has a current opening for a Maintenance Superintendent. This position is accountable for the overall organization, planning, budget, and execution of the mill maintenance program. The Maintenance Superintendent is the leader of a team responsible for maximizing long-term equipment availability within the cost constraints imposed. This role must also demonstrate a commitment to safety, working to eliminate workplace injuries and zero incidents, and maintain all ISO standards.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES & KEY ACTIVITIES :

• In consultation with the Maintenance Supervisor, the Superintendent will determine when to engage contractors for addressing the maintenance backlog and emergency or break-in work. These decisions must align with the annual budget and will be accountable to the area Operations Group for related costs.
• The Superintendent, in partnership with their operations counterpart, will establish priorities for failure analysis, issue resolution, and resource allocation. They will ensure alignment with maintenance plans and schedules.
• They will lead area-specific improvement initiatives and determine spare parts stocking levels, reporting decisions and progress to the Maintenance Manager.
• The Superintendent is responsible for reporting all safety and production-related incidents to the Maintenance Manager, along with the progress and outcomes of ongoing improvement efforts.
• They will manage major break-in job decisions and escalate issues to the Maintenance Manager as appropriate.
• The Superintendent will evaluate technical and interpersonal skill gaps among crew members, supervisors, and planners in their area. They may delegate training and coaching and recommend long-term development opportunities or system-wide improvements to the Manager.
• To support growth and operational readiness, the Superintendent will stay current with technical and organizational developments by meeting with sales and technical professionals and may request training to address identified skill gaps or support career development.
• They may also be assigned to lead or contribute to special projects, with specific responsibilities and accountabilities defined in collaboration with their Manager.
• The Superintendent must ensure the safety of all employees in the Mechanical Maintenance Department, enforcing WCB regulations and company safety policies, while maintaining acceptable housekeeping standards across assigned departments.
• They are expected to clearly communicate safety expectations, budgetary controls, planning and scheduling priorities, company policies, and contract management practices to supervisors and hourly staff.
• The Superintendent will assist the Maintenance Manager in developing and managing the annual maintenance budget, ensuring compliance within their assigned areas.
• They will oversee daily maintenance planning and execution, adherence to preventive maintenance schedules, coordination of effective area shutdowns, and long-term planning to protect and sustain mill assets.
• The Superintendent is responsible for ensuring that all maintenance activities comply with applicable regulatory standards and HSPP programs and policies.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Compensation & Benefits

$125,000 - $150,000 CAD per annum (Actual salary offer will be commensurate with education, experience and internal parity).

We offer an attractive benefits package that includes :

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.

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