Manager I - Electrical and Instrumentation Maintenance
About the role
As the E&I Maintenance Manager, you will serve as the technical and people leader for the Electrical and Instrumentation Department at the Seven Hills paperboard mill. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, this role is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all electrical, instrumentation, automation, and power distribution systems across the facility. As a key member of the Plant Leadership Team, the E&I Maintenance Manager partners closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, and corporate resources to drive equipment reliability, improve operational performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives. This position provides leadership for electrical safe work practices, departmental personnel development, capital projects, and maintenance strategies while ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory and company standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Electrical and Instrumentation Department
- Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for critical electrical and instrumentation assets, including transformers, switchgear, breakers, relays, transmitters, and control systems
- Oversee troubleshooting and resolution of electrical, instrumentation, automation, and power distribution issues to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime
- Support and lead electrical, controls, and instrumentation aspects of capital projects, equipment installations, and system upgrades
- Design and review electrical, controls, and instrumentation systems associated with capital improvements and system expansions
- Manage departmental budgets, expenditures, inventory, contracts, and procurement activities to ensure effective use of resources
- Develop work schedules, maintenance priorities, and resource plans to support mill objectives and operational requirements
- Maintain maintenance, calibration, work order, material, and equipment records and ensure accurate reporting within maintenance systems
- Provide leadership during emergency response situations involving electrical systems, power outages, and equipment failures
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, productivity, and maintenance effectiveness
- Collaborate with operations, engineering, maintenance, and corporate teams to develop and implement departmental goals and objectives
- Manage on-site contractors and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company standards
- Coach, train, and develop employees while fostering a culture focused on safety, accountability, and operational excellence
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred. Equivalent technical training and relevant industrial experience will be considered
- 5+ years of experience in electrical, instrumentation, automation, or industrial maintenance leadership roles in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment required
- Experience with PLC and DCS programming, troubleshooting, and system implementation
- Experience with electrical transmission and distribution systems
- Current NFPA-70E certification
- OSHA 10-Hour and/or OSHA 30-Hour certification
- Experience using AutoCAD
- Prior paper mill or unionized manufacturing experience
- Must be able to work in a 24/7 manufacturing environment and respond to off-shift, weekend, and holiday issues as necessary
- Must be able to routinely walk throughout the facility, climb stairs and ladders, and access equipment located throughout the plant
- Must be able to work in varying environmental conditions, including exposure to industrial noise, heat, cold, dust, and chemicals
- Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment, including Arc Flash (Category 2) protective clothing
- Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds
About the facility
Lynchburg Mill (Seven Hills Paperboard) is located in downtown Lynchburg. Formerly known as WestRock/RockTenn/Mead, the Lynchburg Mill/Seven Hills Paperboard is a 100% recycled paperboard mill, producing Gypsum liner used in the manufacturing of drywall at various CertainTeed Gypsum plants in eastern North America.
Pay
- Base salary range: $102,000 to $158,000 per year, varying by geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors
- Annual bonus eligible: 13% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures
- Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus): $115,200 to $178,500
Benefits
- Health and Wellbeing: Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance; Healthcare Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options; LiveWell Wellness Program; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement and Protection: 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan; Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability; Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
- Additional Benefits: Group Legal; Identity Theft Protection; Auto and Home Insurance; Pet Insurance and Discounts; Back-up Child & Elder Care; PerkSpot Employee Discount Program