Chief Operating Engineer

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Job Type: Permanent Full Time

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

  • Keep the mill legal by adhering to regulations set out by TSSA.
  • Manage all TFH Operators in compliance with TSSA and Arauco job expectations
  • Provide support to maintenance/planning for TFH.
  • Assuming some responsibilities of Zone Maintenance for the TFH area.

DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

  • Responsible for managing workload (Pm’s, Safety WO, Lube) for TFH operators.
  • Provide shutdown and start up support for outages
  • Support Hog Fuel management.
  • Participate in energy initiatives led by Energy Manager.
  • TFH Planning lead/contact for shutdowns
  • Participate in down days and planning support for such
  • Daily prep for 10am in TFH.
  • Provide training to TFH operators


KEY EXPECTATIONS SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONAL

STRUCTURE:

  • Leads by example and works with others to ensure area goals, personal action plans are met
  • Promotes cross-training and operate and maintain through personal leadership and coaching of others.
  • Participates in 11am control room meetings for Technician staff.
  • Coach operators one on one

KEY SAFETY/HOUSEKEEPING REPONSIBILITIES:

  • Leads safety orientations for all staff in TFH area.
  • Implements and maintains safe work practices for areas owned.
  • Owns TFH manual for accuracy.
  • Must be personal lockout certified for TFH/Refining and Drying areas. Responsible for ensuring direct reports to get lockout certified.
  • Lockout Certifier for your areas
  • Safety will always be a consideration when planning any events or completing tasks.
  • Leads housekeeping in TFH/Dryer/Lump separator and Hog areas. This will help to promote a safe and professional work environment.
  • Audits lockout boards. Encourages the use of Lasers.
  • Owns operational blow down for area and works to reduce fugitive fiber.

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • TFH Chemical Budget.
  • Any contractor costs associated with Operational work in your area.
  • Manages overtime costs for TFH operations

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Operating engineer 2nd class provincial certificate.
  • Extensive knowledge of equipment in TFH/Refining/ Lump separator and Dryer rooms.

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and requirements of the Chief Operating Engineer position. Duties may evolve or change to meet the needs of the organization.

Please forward resume and cover letter to cindy.depiero@arauco.com.