Recaust Superintendent

Recaust Superintendent – Steam and Recovery

AV Group NB Inc. is an exciting and innovative company operating in the unique global market of viscose staple fiber. Located in Nackawic, New Brunswick, our pre-hydrolysis kraft pulp mill finds itself in a picturesque area of the Saint John River Valley, a short drive between Fredericton and Woodstock.  A global conglomerate, the Aditya Birla Group (ABG) is a 45 billion $US corporation in the League of Fortune 500 companies.  Anchored by an extraordinary force of over 140,000 employees in 36 countries, 6 Continents, 130 Manufacturing Units, belonging to 100 nationalities, our role is to produce specialty pulp products (dissolving grade pulp) for the group’s textile industry. Our business model is Forestry to Fashion.

AV Group NB Inc. Nackawic Mill is currently recruiting for the following position:  Recaust Superintendent.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Steam & Recovery Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible to increase equipment and process reliability within the Recaust area.  The incumbent will implement cost reduction programs; ensure safety in a safety sensitive environment (Kiln, pressure vessels, chemicals and rotating equipment); and play a key role in achieving maximum production while meeting health & safety, environment, cost and quality objectives in compliance with corporate principles & guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure departmental compliance with applicable OH&S legislation, corporate policies, procedures & guidelines;
• Keep up to date with new technology and management methods;
• Ensure that operating activities are in accordance with health, safety and environmental legislation;
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and ensure adherence to these standards;
• Ensure maximum performance of the Recaust through effective use of systems, procedures and resources;
• Inform Area Manager of potential major production, environmental and quality problems, take immediate corrective action as required , and propose longer term solutions;
• Manage the needed supply of raw materials for the area;
• Plan and organize daily operational & maintenance priorities including short shutdowns in the Recaust area;
• Frequently monitor and review quality parameters;
• Ensure proper use of resources to minimize overtime;
• Conduct safety audits and crew meetings.

Qualifications

• 3rd Class Power Engineer license or Bachelor of Chemical Engineering preferred;
• 5-10 years of production or industrial supervisory experience;
• Previous kraft mill and/or Recaust experience would be a strength;
• Experience working in a unionized environment would be considered a plus.

Why AV Group NB Inc.?

With AV Group NB Inc., you will become a part of a worldwide global company that understands the value of their employees. You will be part of a team that is built on strong values and work ethics. AV Group offers challenges in a wide range of disciplines and opportunities for professional growth, a competitive salary, competitive benefits package and a variety of training & development programs to help you develop the skills you need to build a successful career.

If you believe you are a good fit for a fast-paced, challenging work environment, please submit your application online https://www.av-group.ca/job-listings today!

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.