Director - Utilities Operations

Packaging Corporation of America • Lake Forest, IL

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About The Position

The Director of Utilities Operations at Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is responsible for overseeing the safe and efficient operation of utilities systems across multiple facilities. This role focuses on maintaining equipment reliability, implementing process improvements, and ensuring compliance with industry guidelines. The director will lead a team in troubleshooting operational issues and developing strategies to enhance productivity while minimizing costs.

Requirements

• Knowledgeable about industrial boilers used in the pulp & paper industry, particularly recovery and biomass boilers and their auxiliary equipment.
• Knowledgeable about turbines, evaporators, air compressors, and other critical equipment in the Utilities area.
• Process-oriented with the ability to analyze boilers and auxiliary support systems to recommend process improvements.
• Capable of developing improvement projects from conceptual ideas to reality, including scope and cost development.
• Ability to work with mills to identify benefits and secure funding for projects.
• Experience in coordinating work with mill and contractor personnel to ensure quality meets all codes and PCA policies.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with boiler failure analysis tools and techniques.
• Basic knowledge of boiler water chemistry and control.
• Understanding of BLRBAC safe practices and recommendations.
• Familiarity with FM Global recommendations and energy balances.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operating and maintaining all equipment/systems within the Utilities Operations of each facility to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations.
• Provide operational and troubleshooting support for the Utilities Area at each site to resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Evaluate Utilities unit operations for efficiency and recommend/implement improvements to maintain or improve productivity to support manufacturing goals for each site.
• Effectively communicate equipment needs/strategies to mill personnel and collaborate to develop strategies for overall operational improvement.
• Manage the PCA Utilities Policy Manual to ensure compliance with current BLRBAC and FM Global guidelines, and develop and communicate 'Best Practices' among the mills.
• Manage activities of others in the Corporate Utilities Group for overall effectiveness.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health insurance
• 401k plan with matching contributions
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees