Outage Coordinator

About the role

Smurfit Westrock is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging, dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. The Outage Coordinator owns the process for routine and planned outage scheduling and coordination, including external electrical and mechanical contractor resources to support 3 paper machines, a steam plant, and water treatment for the Solvay paper mill.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the routine outage scheduling and coordination of the mill, including external electrical and mechanical contractor resources to support 3 paper machines, a steam plant, and water treatment.
• Responsible for the overall success of the planning function, including length of time for repair and cost estimate of labor, material, and outside services.
• Maintain an accurate, up-to-date backlog and status to support the scheduling process.
• Visit job sites daily of new maintenance work requests.
• Write a "job package" for each planned job providing details for sequence of work, LOTO, permits, and prep work required, tools and materials needed for the job.
• Communicate effectively with coordinators, BUL's, BUS's, and Technicians involved in the planned job.
• Work in a collaborative manner with maintenance and production leadership in response to maintenance work order requests.
• Maintain accurate records of work orders active and completed.
• Work with the storeroom to make sure supplies are available for planned jobs.
• Complete requisitions and purchase orders as needed for planned jobs.
• Using input from work orders and Maintenance Coordinator to create daily/weekly schedules for planned maintenance jobs.
• Facilitate weekly scheduling meetings.
• Update equipment and task history files daily in the computer.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement that yield a more efficient work process.
• As needed, supervise outside contractors.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and 5+ years of experience as a Maintenance Craftsman or Maintenance Planner.
• Experienced and proficient with computer skills.
• Experience with an automated maintenance management system.
• Ability to read detailed equipment drawings, identify part numbers and specifications.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to facilitate meetings and involve maintenance technicians in planning and scheduling process.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate activities with managers from multiple departments.
• Ability to estimate time and materials needed to accomplish a task.
• Dedication to safety.
• Organized and ability to manage time effectively.

Preferred experience

• Working with an asset management system.
• ISO experience.
• JD Edwards software experience.

Competencies

• Safety – Exhibits strong competencies in Safety Mindset and has a thorough understanding of safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to Execute – Targets and achieves results, sets and accomplishes challenging goals, prioritizes and manages tasks effectively, maintains an organized system to monitor progress, overcomes obstacles, accepts accountability, sets standards and responsibilities.
• Champion of & Adaptor to Change – Drives for continuous improvement while managing expectations and results.
• Customer Focused – Understands and works to meet customer requirements.
• Decision Making/Judgment – Recognizes problems and responds by systematically gathering information and weighing options.
• Initiative – Tackles problems and takes independent action.
• Problem Solving/Analysis – Breaks down problems into smaller components, understands underlying issues.
• Influence & Persuasion – Able to exhibit a ‘can-do’ approach and inspire associates to excel.
• Quality – Attentive to detail and accuracy; is committed to excellence.
• Integrity – Able to be tactful, maintain confidences, and foster an ethical work environment.
• Communication – Able to clearly present information through spoken or written word; read and interpret complex information.

Benefits

• Short-term bonus incentive.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law.
• 15 days of paid vacation.
• 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $108,750.00 - $181,250.00, depending on your role, level, and location.