Power I&E Process Manager

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About the Role:

Suzano is looking for a Power I&E Process Manager to join our team at our Pine Bluff, AR mill. This role leads the Electrical & Instrumentation (I&E) maintenance crew for the Power House, one of the most critical and demanding areas of the mill, home to eight major pieces of equipment (three recovery boilers, a bark boiler, a power boiler, and three turbine generators) and responsible for the mill's high-voltage power distribution. You will manage a team of 8 to 9 hourly I&E employees to meet the safety, environmental, maintenance downtime, quality, and cost goals of the Power department, combining strong technical expertise with hands-on team leadership.

What You’re Going to Do:

• Lead, direct, and coordinate the activities of 8 to 9 hourly I&E maintenance employees in the Power House, ensuring the reliability of the recovery boilers, bark boiler, power boiler, and turbine generators;
• Serve as the process manager in charge of the mill's high-voltage power distribution, ensuring its safe and reliable operation;
• Plan and execute the annual maintenance outages for the area's major equipment, coordinating with Operations, Planners, contractors, and other departments;
• Coordinate with Operational Area Managers, OMCs, and Planners in preparing daily, weekly, and outage work schedules;
• Ensure all hourly employees are trained, knowledgeable, and adhere to mill safety policies, electrical safety practices, and environmental regulations;
• Manage spare parts inventories and Preventive Maintenance work systems, using SAP to manage work orders and request parts and materials;
• Provide technical guidance, troubleshooting support, and hands-on coaching to a developing crew, building their electrical and instrumentation skills;
• Drive continuous improvement in maintenance downtime, productivity, quality, and cost, tracking results through key performance indicators (KPIs);
• Foster effective employee relations, providing coaching and feedback and resolving issues through problem resolution and the labor agreement;
• Support budget planning and long-term reliability strategy for the Power area.

What We Expect from You:

Minimum Qualifications:

• 6 to 8 years of industrial electrical and/or instrumentation experience;
• Hands-on experience with high-voltage power generation and/or distribution systems;
• Solid understanding of industry-standard Preventive Maintenance practices for electrical and instrumentation equipment;
• Strong troubleshooting skills on electrical, instrumentation, and control systems;
• Availability to work extended hours during outages, weekend duty, and call-outs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience in industrial electrical maintenance;
• Previous leadership experience as an Electrical Maintenance Supervisor, I&E Supervisor, or similar role;
• Boiler experience (recovery, bark, or power boilers) and/or experience with turbine generators;
• Experience in power generation or utility companies, or in industrial power houses;
• Experience in Pulp & Paper or other heavy process industries;
• Experience supervising an hourly workforce in a union environment;
• Experience with SAP (PM/MM modules).

What We’re Looking For:

• Technical Leadership: Strong electrical and high-voltage knowledge that allows you to guide, coach, and challenge a developing technical team while maintaining a strong presence on the floor.
• Safety First: You lead by example on safety, especially when working with high-voltage equipment.
• Adaptability & Resilience: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-demand environment with outages, weekend duty, and call-outs.
• People Developer: Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities to build a resilient and capable team.
• Hands-On Approach: Ability to understand technical details, troubleshoot alongside the crew, and support team members.

• Professionals who share our values Suzano - People and Culture. Read more here: https://www.suzano.com.br/en/suzano/about-us/people-and-culture

We are pleased to offer an attractive compensation and benefits package for this role, which includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Multiple plan options with nationwide networks to support your physical health and preventive care.

• Life and AD&D Insurance: Company-paid basic coverage and optional plans to protect you and your loved ones.

• Disability Insurance: Short-term and long-term coverage to help protect your income in case of illness or injury.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Automatic enrollment with a generous company match to help you plan for the future.

• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA): Tax-advantaged accounts with company contributions to help manage healthcare expenses.

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs): Options for healthcare, limited-purpose, and dependent care expenses.

• Voluntary Benefits: Additional protection through accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.

Suzano is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Suzano provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Suzano complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

All positions at Suzano are subject to random drug and alcohol screening, performed in conformance with applicable law and internal Policy.

If we have piqued your interest, we look forward to receiving your application.

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