Paper Mill Site Manager

  • Fluor
  • Montville, Connecticut
  • Full Time
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**Job Description**

The client site for this project is a mid-sized recycled linerboard paper mill producing approximately 800 tons/day of brown paper linerboard and the mill operates 360 days/year 24x7. This is a cost reimbursable contract focusing on unplanned downtime measured in minutes/day and cost measured in $/ton.

The Site Managers position is responsible for coordinating the effective execution of all maintenance and operations support activities for a small to medium sized maintenance contract and/or Small Capital projects and/or less complex sites/projects within the Operations & Maintenance Function for a mid-sized brown paper mill. This position supervises a Reliability Engineer, Planners, an Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor and Technicians, Electricians, a Millwright Supervisor and Millwrights, Mechanics, Pipefitters, and other maintenance personnel as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

This position is the face of Fluor on this project site.

In addition to on-going maintenance operations, this individual acts as the HSE manager for a site team composed of 30 personnel.

Assist in maintaining client relationships by regular communication to better understand project operations, this communication should; appraise of Fluor activities, advise of potential improvements, assess changing needs, develop teamwork and ask for client feedback on performance

Review Downtime and implement procedures for improved reliability. Participate in developing Root Cause Failure Analysis to prevent repetitive downtime.

Maintain records of all paper machine rolls.

Ensure the required parts are stocked and available in the store room

Act as the first line of contact to the Client Plant General Manager and Maintenance and Engineering Manager.

Fulfill contract and Operating System Requirements (OSR)/Operating System Implementation Plan (OSIP) requirements by ensuring that the duties and responsibilities of the project contract are clearly defined, documented and followed by the Fluor team

Monitor risk as assigned by director of operations by reviewing risk on a regular basis and identifying significant business risk for Fluor; responsible for profit and loss of the site

Identify future client requirements and up-selling opportunities by developing on-site assessments of client operations and proposing project plans

Develop annual maintenance budgets for review by the client

Participate in developing the Capital and Major Maintenance planning

**Basic Job Requirements**

Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and seven (7) years of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to eleven (11) years if non-degreed. Some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements

Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders

Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job

Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines

Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

**Other Job Requirements**

Minimum seven (7) years in a supervisory/management position

Paper Mill experience

Maintenance, reliability, and preventive and predictive maintenance experience required

Strong financial background required

Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors

Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job

Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines

Experience with developing craft employees to improve skillsets

Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

Excellent oral and written communication skills desired

Ability to delegate

**Preferred Qualifications**

Bacherlor's degree in engineering or business field of study preferred with minimum seven (7) years O&M Home office or Site experience and five (5) years experience managing small to medium somewhat complex Operations & Maintenance (O&M) sites or projects

Experience in an operating commercial plant

Experience in heavy industrial environment, as a Maintenance Manager or Senior Supervisor

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customer, and the general public

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

Maximo Experience preferred

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

Benefits Statement: Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.

Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidates qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.

To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Salary Range: $118,500.00 - $213,500.00
Job ID: 484158186
Originally Posted on: 7/5/2025

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