Maintenance Superintendent

The successful candidate will have excellent organizational and documentation skills, be self‑directed, and be confident in their decision‑making abilities.

• Manage maintenance supervisors and craftspeople
• Responsible for execution of work (completion, quality, communication)
• Assist supervisors in monitoring troubleshooting to identify and correct issues promptly
• Manage and assist supervisor in follow‑ups on breakdowns, PM quality performed, WO completion
• Manage work order tracking by craftspeople
• Work with department production superintendents to improve uptime
• Manage work order completion with supervisors
• Coordinate maintenance tech training
• Meet production and uptime goals while making safety a business priority
• Develop, implement, and maintain maintenance team schedules and detailed maintenance planning schedules that drive continuous improvement and support all elements of plant mechanical/electrical functions
• Advance and support the training for maintenance and operational teams to continuously improve their knowledge and skills to maintain an optimal active focus
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on team building and motivational skills along with an ability to collaborate and build good working relationships across multiple departments and leadership levels
• Provide support to the General Manager, Production Superintendents, and Supervisors to ensure objectives in safety, quality, production, and cost are being met
• Manage and develop relationships with the project equipment supplier(s) and contractors
• Provide hands‑on technical expertise on the mill floor to increase and maintain plant operations

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in supervising maintenance in an industrial setting.
• Knowledge and experience in effective reliability programs are essential.
• Demonstrated leadership with change management skills as well as a drive for continuous improvement.
• Sound knowledge of Safe Work Procedures and OSHA regulations is a must.
• Must be a strategic thinker and tenacious problem‑solver who applies data‑based critical thinking to make decisions.
• Good computer skills with the use of Microsoft Office suite as well as effective oral, written, and communication skills

• A 2‑ or 4‑year degree in a related field would be a plus

• Benefits starting Day 1
• Competitive starting pay
• On‑the‑job training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical
• Vision
• Wellness Pay Program
• 401k with company match and retirement contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays

West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace