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.

 

The location in Childersburg, Alabama is seeking talent to fill the position of Operations Coordinator.

 

Primary Purpose

 

Provides the primary operational/technical resource for the Bleach Plant, Chlorine Dioxide, and Tall Oil operations.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

 

Communicate clear expectations for area operating personnel regarding safety, quality, environmental compliance, and production. Ensure compliance within all safety, environmental and quality parameters by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points and develop specific actions to address identified liabilities. Conduct one-on-one safety and environmental reviews with all direct reports as required. Perform safety and housekeeping audits and follow up to ensure corrective actions are completed. Follow up on reported Near Misses. Have a clear understanding of our safety standards and procedures, comply with them and ensure your employees know and apply to keep them safe. Create, maintain, and revise area HELP and TAGs. Provide leadership and coordination with all departments. Monitor process parameters and provide feedback to operations personnel to maintain consistent high quality production. Resolve operational problems by analyzing data, investigating issues, identifying solutions, and taking actions needed to address the issues. Anticipate training needs and schedule training time and training classes to develop operators for advanced positions. Establish and implement operational guidelines and procedures. Review and prioritize maintenance work weekly to maintain a high level of process reliability. Identify and document repair needs and improvement ideas for shutdown planning. Cooperate with maintenance coordinators and planners to maximize area equipment reliability and optimize maintenance resources. Develop and execute operational plans for plant shutdowns and startups to maximize maintenance time and minimize process downtime. Liaise with vendors and contractors. Ensure month end Develop operating budget proposals for the department. Develop maintenance and repair budget proposals for the department. Track, control and report on operational expenses and supplies.

 

Knowledge and Experience

 

Engineering degree required (Chemical Engineering preferred) Experience in pulping operations (bleaching process preferred) Effective written communication and interpersonal skills Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and computer skills.

 

Candidates must have the ability to work and remain in the US without sponsorship

 

You will be required to successfully complete a selection process that could include interviews, an employment background check, a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, reference verifications, aptitude tests (for some positions), and a fitness-for-duty test (for some positions). 

 
Domtar is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, religion, national origin, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.  We are also committed to ensuring reasonable accommodations for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.

 

Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email.  If you are selected to interview, you will be contacted by a member of our Human Resources team.  

 

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