Digester Superintendent

Howe Sound Pulp and Paper is currently looking for a Digester Superintendent. _
- Located on the western side of spectacular coastal British Columbia, Howe Sound Pulp and Paper is one of the oldest operating mills in the province. Commissioned in 1909, Howe Sound Pulp and Paper plays a key role in the history of the Sunshine Coast. Generations of families who were first attracted to the area by mill jobs, stayed and have made the Coast their home._
- The Paper Excellence Howe Sound Pulp and Paper facility is a leading producer of high quality Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft pulps. These pulps are used by customers worldwide to make a wide variety of products from tissue and paper towels to fine writing paper._

The Superintendent is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Digester Area. Reporting to the Fibre Line Manager This position is responsible assisting in the preparation and planning of upcoming maintenance, developing safe work procedures and lockouts and supporting department training requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

- Demonstrate safety as a core value and establish a safe work environment.
- Ensure a clean and safe workplace is maintained through good housekeeping practices.
- Ensure compliance with Environmental targets and permits as they pertain to the area of responsibility.
- Develop, review, and modify safe work procedures and lock-out procedures.
- Ensure department employees remain current in core safety training
- Review and analyze all operating results, and determining appropriate actions
- Provide technical direction and expertise for equipment, materials, maintenance, and procedures for effective operations.
- Lead efforts to improve equipment reliability and uptime using the reliability road map guidelines.
- Responsible for working with the Shift Supervisors in troubleshooting areas of concern; control of variable and fixed costs; assist overseeing the Shift Supervisors in their day-to-day activities.

**Required Experience**:

- Bachelor's degree in engineering, pulp and paper science or related field OR the equivalent training and/or experience
- Possess working knowledge of pulp production
- Ability to motivate and direct employees to meet department objectives