TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT

TECHNICAL MANAGER

Primary Function:

The incumbent provides effective direction and supervision of the Technical Department of Otsego Paper LLC. The areas of responsibility include but are not limited to plant Instrumentation Technicians, PLC Technician, Electricians, electrical distribution, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), PLCs, capital projects and instrumentation/electrical equipment reliability (valves, motors, transmitters, switches, drives, etc.)

Basic Requirements:

• Must be able to perform this job safely.
• Experience with trades development and training.
• Experience with PLC training and technician development.
• Must be able to effectively utilize DCS and Ignition systems to evaluate process systems for optimization opportunities and reliability improvements.
• Must be able to enter, update and investigate safety incidents in CORE in a timely manner.
• Maintain safe working conditions for all departmental reports and ensure their compliance with Plant Safety Programs.
• Coordinate all safety model programs of responsibility (i.e. training) on a plant-wide basis.
• Investigate and integrate technical improvements where applicable to increase efficiency. Develop project scopes for Engineers/Co-Ops (direct reports) and provide technical guidance.
• Develop and conduct a program for continuous in-plant skills training and development for areas under management and adjacent technical areas of responsibility. Annually review and update the materials to reflect process changes.
• Maintain well organized and accurate records relating to equipment maintenance, process efficiency, government agency reports, permits and material requisitions.
• Develops and coordinates and comprehensive departmental responsibility program contributing to the total plant objective of maximum profit through low delay, improved productivity, and maintenance cost control.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, Factory Mutual and Company environmental and safety regulations. Recommend and implement corrective actions which can be made to meet this goal.
• Can read and follow basic P&ID’s, electrical one-lines, mass and energy balances, etc.
• Has experience with SCADA and DCS operations.
• Responsible for maintaining a high level of morale within the department to aid productivity and employee retention.
• Display competencies in the following areas: communication, decision making/problem solving, developing others, energy, drive, ambition, job knowledge, leadership, managing conflict/negotiation, managing resources, and work quality.
• Management of the DCS of the mill:
• Maintenance of all equipment
• RPM Program requirements
• Employees Training & Development
• Management of the Electrical Distribution of the mill:
• Maintenance of all equipment
• RPM Program requirements
• Employees Training & Development
• All inspections and SAR requirements
• Preferred experience with process control:
• PID Control Loops
• Ladder Logic
• DCS Control Schemes
• Field Instrumentation and Control Device communication
• Preferred experience with process instrumentation reliability:
• Pneumatic and electric valves
• Flowmeters
• Transmitters
• Switches
• Experience with safety systems:
• Integration with legacy systems
• Upgrades to existing
• Basic knowledge of codes
• Machine control circuitry and motor control design, including safety circuits and adherence to NEC and NFPA codes.
• Configure and control Variable Frequency Drives.
• Electrical design, including the creation of schematic diagrams.

Job Procedures and Requirements:

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the incumbent is foremost responsible for the safety of the areas of supervision and must continually elicit a high standard of safety performance from the personnel under their supervision. The Technical Manager must not only be proficient in all aspects of process controls, electrical distribution and engineering but equally competent in their general managerial abilities since they are required to provide direction, guidance, and motivation to their employees. The individual will make recommendations on such matters as discipline, performance assessments, terminations, layoffs, promotions, and transfers.

This position consists of but is not limited to the following job roles and responsibilities;

• PLC Technician – Comprehensive understanding of programing, troubleshooting, design, and implementation of automated controls manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Process Engineering – Ability to evaluate various process systems and develop potential improvements to maximize yield through lowering delay, improving productivity, and reducing maintenance. This will be coupled with the guidance of the Process Technician (who is a direct report) as to their daily workload and areas of responsibility.

The incumbent must ensure that their areas of supervision are sufficiently staffed with properly trained personnel to meet operational requirements. This requires the incumbent to be personally involved in the training of technicians to insure an adequate back-up for all key positions.

The incumbent also functions as one of the plant's Model Program Administrators and is responsible for (1) conducting periodic inspections in accordance with state regulations, insurance carriers' requirements, and Company Safety programs; and (2) conducting training of plant personnel in accordance with the plant's Model Program requirements.

The incumbent must keep abreast of technological improvement opportunities to recommend changes to enhance the mill operations. He/she must also be fully proficient in supervising employees in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, preventive maintenance work, and routine equipment repairs and overhauls. He/she is also responsible for the coordination of various vendor services and capital projects under the direction of the Engineering Manager.

Qualifications:

• 
  Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years of prior Engineering experience preferred.
• 5+ years of prior Supervisory or Management experience preferred.
• SCADA (DCS, Ignition, etc.) experience.
• Higher level computer skills using Foxboro, ABB, Ignition, Rockwell, etc.
• USG Safety Model Program, OSHA, FM Global and Environmental compliance experience preferred.

Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

USG employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families. These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage. The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest. These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period.

Additionally, USG employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan. Beyond these main features, employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few. USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity. USG also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays.

Since 1902, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative, award-winning products and systems to build everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to home improvements. USG's employees are committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality in everything we do. Our steadfast commitment to the company's core business values – innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency and safety – have helped us become the company we are today.

EOE including disability/veteran