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The opportunity:

The Power & Utility Assistant Superintendent is responsible for the safety, environmental, and reliability performance of the Mill\u2019s steam, air, and water systems. The major assets managed include a wood-fired power boiler, two steam turbine generators, Mill water intake clarification, primary and secondary waste-water treatment, including all associated auxiliary systems. This position will assist the area Superintendent in leading a team with the purpose of maximizing asset availability and efficiency without impacting safety or environmental performance. The Power and Utility Assistant Superintendent reports to the Superintendent and is responsible for providing direction to an Operations Maintenance Coordinator, Process Engineering, and Process Control support. The position is also accountable for the operator training program within the department.

How you will impact WestRock:

* Demonstrate characteristics that align with the Mill\u2019s culture drivers of Leadership, Ownership, and Engagement.

* Improve and build systems and processes to ensure improvements in Safety, Housekeeping, and Reliability are functional, effective, and sustainable.

* Actively participate in the Mill\u2019s RCFA, Outage Preparation, and Asset Strategy Management processes.

* Actively assist in developing a safety culture at the floor level resulting in an injury free workplace and assist in implementing Power and Recovery safety efforts at the crew level.

* Develop and implement process to promote safety engagement with operating team members.

* Lead the Power and Utility department in all aspects including safety, environmental, reliability, and asset efficiency.

* Implement and drive process to ensure Operator Basic Care routes are completed and operator logs are reviewed multiple times per day.

* Prepare and plan for routine and annual outages and Lock Out/Tag Out and lead the execution strategy.

* Serve as the floor level lead in the implementation of a Continuous Improvement culture.

* Support the cost reduction process. Monitor costs (chemical, maintenance, etc.) and develop cost reduction priorities. Implement cost reduction processes.

* Ensure department ISO KPIs are reviewed, and corrective actions are taken when necessary.

* Drive to completion open action items generated from employee safety concerns, environmental performance, internal and external audits, and from the RCFA and MOC processes.

* Support the maintenance work management process to drive equipment reliability.

* Facilitate the development of the knowledge and skills of employees to improve asset performance.

* Periodic weekend duty coverage as the Fiberline and Power & Recovery representative.

* Actively demonstrate support for Power and Utility Superintendent and assigned department team core, including attending department meetings.

* Develop a positive, proactive, enthused, and energized workforce.

* Perform other duties as assigned by the Area Superintendent.

What you need to succeed:

* A BS degree in Engineering or equivalent Power and Utility supervisory experience.

* 5+ years of Power and Utility Supervisory Experience is preferred.

* Strong trouble shooting and decision-making skills required.

* Strong organizational skills and acumen for analytical tools to provide direction to Process Engineer.

* Excellent leadership and communication skills

* Computer skills /ability to develop proficiency is mandatory.

* Respond to department issues after hours, weekends, holidays as required.

* The position requires regular keyboarding, sitting, standing and walking as well as occasional lifting of 25lbs or more. Work is performed in both an office environment and all Pulp/Paper Mill l operational areas where one may be exposed to environmental noises and hazards as well as severe climate changes.

* Use of proper personal protection equipment is required depending on the location and potential hazards including safety shoes, safety vest, hard hat, gloves, hearing protection, safety glasses, and respiratory protection.

Leadership and Management Responsibilities

* Provides direction to other area support roles including the Operations Maintenance Coordinator, Process Engineering, Capital Engineering, and maintenance support teams. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work at the crew level; performance management; mentoring; managing disciplinary actions; fielding complaints and communicating to the Power and Utility Superintendent to assist in problem resolution.

* The position has direct reporting responsibilities to the Power and Utility Superintendent which includes assignment of work to Crews and compliance with policies and applicable laws and oversight of individual salaried performance or issues.

* Directs and supervises the work of contract employees on floor level activities.

* Provides assistance to cross-functional project teams, as assigned by the Power and Utility Superintendent.

* Manage and maintain operations within allocated performance metrics and floor level budget metrics.

Compensation Offered

* Salary Range: $92,650 - $125,350 Salary based on experience of candidate. Short-Term Incentive Plan bonus available.

Benefits Offered

WestRock offers a variety of benefits and group health insurance options, the premium costs of which are currently shared by employees and WestRock (e.g., health, dental, vision, disability, flexible spending account, HSA, life insurance, paid time off, employee assistance program, matching 401K).

What we offer:

* Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence.

* Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities

* An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.

* A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging solutions. We are materials scientists, packaging designers, mechanical engineers and manufacturing experts with a shared purpose: Innovate Boldly. Package Sustainably. Guided by our values of integrity, respect, accountability and excellence, we use leading science and technology to move fiber-based packaging forward.

Smurfit Westrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. Smurfit Westrock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.