At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead recovery operations in a kraft pulp mill and manage a team of 15 employees.
- Company: Join a leading pulp and paper manufacturer focused on safety and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, comprehensive benefits, and relocation assistance.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and collaboration across departments.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact in a critical leadership role within the industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in recovery operations and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 140000 $ per year.
We're seeking an experienced Recovery Superintendent to lead a critical recovery operation within a kraft pulp mill. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a proven pulp and paper professional with deep recovery process expertise and experience leading unionized operations.
In this role, you'll oversee the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of the recovery area, including the recovery boiler, evaporation and stripping systems, tall oil, and turpentine recovery. You'll lead a team of approximately 15 employees while driving performance in safety, environmental compliance, production, maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement.
Working closely with operations, engineering, maintenance, and union leadership, you'll develop shutdown and maintenance strategies, manage operational and capital budgets, implement training and development programs, and ensure the department consistently meets production and cost objectives. Success in this role requires strong leadership, sound decision-making, and the ability to build collaborative relationships across the mill.
What We're Looking For
- Previous recovery operations experience in a kraft pulp mill (this is essential)
- Experience supervising employees in a unionized pulp and paper manufacturing environment
- 1st or 2nd Class Power Engineer Certificate OR a Mechanical or Chemical Engineering degree
- Strong knowledge of recovery boilers, evaporation, recausticizing, and related recovery systems
- Experience leading maintenance planning, shutdowns, reliability initiatives, and capital projects
- Excellent communication, leadership, and continuous improvement skills
- Legal authorization to work in Canada
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $100,000–$140,000
- 20% annual bonus opportunity
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Defined benefit pension plan
- Paid vacation
- Full relocation assistance available
If you're an experienced recovery leader ready to take ownership of one of the mill's most critical operations, we'd love to hear from you.
Recovery Superintendent in Thunder Bay employer: TEEMA
As an Experienced HSE Advisor, you will thrive in a dynamic work environment that prioritizes safety and compliance across Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Our company fosters a collaborative culture where your expertise will be valued, offering ample opportunities for professional growth and development. With a commitment to continuous improvement and employee engagement, we ensure that your contributions make a meaningful impact on workplace safety and health.
