OMC Paper Machine

Smurfit Westrock•Roanoke Rapids, NC

About The Position

As Operations Maintenance Coordinator (OMC), you will ensure continuity of operating assets, meet department objectives for equipment reliability and maintenance budgets, and help make sound decisions about equipment maintenance requirements in relation to productivity goals. You will support the Department Superintendent, Production Supervisors, Maintenance and Operations Supervisors, and Maintenance Planners in coordinating work to maintain operating reliability. You will serve as the liaison between maintenance and production to communicate and schedule planned maintenance work orders. The position is based at the NC Roanoke Rapids Mill and is full-time.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Five to ten years of experience in the pulp and paper industry in both maintenance and operations.
Computer skills using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to use Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software.
Demonstrated technical and mechanical acumen.
Problem-solving ability, including identifying root causes and implementing preventative methods.
Working knowledge of paper mill equipment, processes, and industry terminology.
Ability to work within a 24/7 mill operations facility.
Strategic thinking and confidence making decisions that affect safety, operations, and productivity.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
Strong communication skills, including adjusting communication style and interacting across all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Screen and approve asset-area work orders in the CMMS to confirm job priority and efficient use of maintenance resources.
Monitor maintenance schedules to avoid conflicts with operations or production schedules.
Prioritize non-emergency and break-in work requests; approve or reject requests, review completed work orders, and prepare schedules for the next day and week.
Originate maintenance capital projects in the asset area, including documenting and troubleshooting maintenance issues.
Plan and schedule installation and startup of new equipment to minimize disruption to normal operations.
Represent the Operations Department in work activities within and outside the mill.
Partner with E&I and Mechanical Maintenance Supervisors to review work requests for feasibility and required safety controls.
Manage and timely update the department's lockout/tagout program.
Facilitate daily meetings with Maintenance Planners and Maintenance and Operations Managers to review upcoming work requests, weekly scheduling, and outage planning.
Provide technical support and problem-solving assistance to Operations and Maintenance.
Support and promote safety and environmental compliance.