Cogen Superintendent

Location: Oxnard, CA

Salary Range: $120,000 to $160,000

Bonus: annual bonus

Benefit Package: medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO).

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Cogen Superintendent to oversee the cogeneration operations at one of our client companies, a paper mill in Oxnard, California. The ideal candidate will play a key role in providing leadership, high level process knowledge, environmental compliance and driving operational efficiency. This position reports directly to the Maintenance/Engineering Manager and collaborates closely with cross-functional teams.

SUMMARY: This business unit manager will plan, organize, and direct the operation of Cogen operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Four-year electrical, mechanical, chemical, or pulp & paper engineering degree.
• Minimum 10 years plus of appropriate experience leading power and turbine generator operations

SKILLS

• Proficient at managing outages, shutdowns, and start-ups of Cogen equipment.
• Proficient at managing, scheduling, and training multi-functional teams in a union environment. 
• Demonstrated ability to achieve desired results and lead organizational change while adhering to stated Company values.

• Ability to balance multiple priorities to meet short and long-term objectives.
• Outstanding communication skills, includes ability to recognize contributions, make effective presentations, and can quickly build trust and respect. 
• Proficient in MS Office software (including MS Project) with a working knowledge of analytical tools like PI Processbook.
• Possesses an entrepreneurial and innovative spirit.
• Well-developed people practice, including strong interpersonal skills, the ability to build lasting relationships, provide recognition and demonstrate integrity and high personal standards.  
• Competencies: detail orientated, problem solving, organizational skills

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure safe and efficient operation of Cogen boiler, back-up power boiler and mill air systems.
• Ensure all safety and environmental processes and programs are followed consistently.
• Manage the operating budget and has responsibility for the financial performance of the operation.
• Develop and implement long-term capital and strategic-improvement plans.
• Lead development of direct reports and union employees toward implementation of a self-directed and reliability-focused organization. 
• Communicate business strategy, goals, and initiatives to team members..