Maintenance & Engineering Manager

Twin Rivers Paper Company headquartered in Madawaska Maine is an integrated specialty paper manufacturer producing 400000 tons of paper per year for the packaging publishing label and technical sectors. With 100 years of papermaking history the company operates a pulp mill in New Brunswick and diverse paper assets in northern Maine and upstate New York that produce uncoated and coated white papers in a broad range of basis weights and finishes.

Customized product development and dedicated technical services support are company hallmarks. With a sound financial structure and a strong balance sheet that fuels continuous investments in its assets Twin Rivers Paper offers its customers the security of local product availability through a strong domestically-owned manufacturer and the assurance of long-term viability.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Leadership & Team Development
Lead coach and develop maintenance and engineering teams to drive accountability engagement and performance.
Foster a culture of safety collaboration continuous improvement and ownership across all maintenance and engineering disciplines.
Provide clear direction performance feedback and development opportunities for supervisors and team members.
Promote effective labor relations and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable laws.
Maintenance & Engineering Coordination
Align maintenance and engineering strategies to support operational reliability efficiency and quality.
Ensure seamless coordination between maintenance execution and engineering planning to minimize downtime and maximize asset life.
Establish preventive predictive and reliability-based maintenance practices.
Partner with Operations to prioritize work plan outages and coordinate major repairs
Operational & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Maintain a high level of communication and alignment with the Director of Operations regarding performance risks priorities and resource needs.
Collaborate closely with Operations Safety Purchasing and Finance to support mill objectives.
Serve as a technical and leadership resource for plant initiatives and problem-solving efforts.
Capital Projects & Major Maintenance
Lead capital improvement (CAPEX) and major maintenance projects from concept through execution and closeout.
Develop project scopes schedules budgets and ROI justifications.
Manage contractors vendors and internal project teams to ensure projects are completed safely on time and within budget.
Oversee commissioning documentation and transition of projects to Operations and Maintenance teams.
Financial & Asset Management
Develop and manage departmental budgets including maintenance spend and capital investments.
Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining reliability and safety.
Support long-term asset management and replacement planning.
Safety Quality & Compliance
Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with OSHA environmental and company safety standards.
Ensure maintenance and engineering practices support product quality and regulatory requirements.
Participate in incident investigations hazard analyses and corrective action development.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelors degree in Engineering or related technical field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in maintenance and/or engineering leadership within an industrial or manufacturing environment (paper manufacturing preferred).
Demonstrated experience leading teams managing capital projects and supporting 24/7 operations.
Papermaking processes equipment and quality systems
Mechanical electrical and controls systems
Facilities utilities and infrastructure systems
Preventive and predictive maintenance methodologies
Safety systems hazard analysis and regulatory compliance

COMPETENCIES
Leadership & People Management: Ability to inspire influence and develop teams at all levels.
Project Management: Proven experience managing complex capital and maintenance projects.
Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of mechanical electrical controls and process systems in a manufacturing environment.
Communication: Clear effective communicator with the ability to translate technical information into actionable plans.
Business & Financial Acumen: Understands cost drivers budgeting and the business impact of maintenance and engineering decisions.
Continuous Improvement: Drives reliability efficiency and process improvement initiatives.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the essential functions of this position the employee must be able to:
Travel and overtime may be required based on project and operational needs.
Bend climb stairs and access all areas of equipment including elevated and confined spaces.
Operate and inspect machinery safely and effectively.
Lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently.
Communicate clearly in both written and verbal forms.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Required Experience:

Manager