Job Description

McKinley Paper’s Wisconsin Mill is seeking a Utilities Manager to join its team in Combined Locks, Wisconsin.

The Wisconsin Mill is part of McKinley Paper, a division of Bio Pappel. Bio Pappel is a privately held paper and packaging manufacturer headquartered in Mexico City. The Wisconsin Mill, which is McKinley’s largest paper mill, produces high quality recycled containerboard, natural kraft packaging, bag, and other types of paper. We have a rich history of innovation & manufacturing a diverse array of products from our Wisconsin manufacturing facility dating back to 1889. or

The Utilities Manager’s primary duties and responsibilities include:

Overall responsibility for the management and operation of the Utility systems at McKinley Paper – WI including; CoGen (GE LM6000 TG w/HRSG unit), boilers, steam turbines, filtered water & wastewater treatment plants, and landfill. The objective of the role is to provide reliable, effective, low cost utilities systems/support to the mills papermaking operations. Helping to deliver quality products and services to our customer, through continuous improvement efforts in a safe, reliable, effective and team oriented manner. The Utilities Manager position has 2 direct reports: Superintendent Steam & Power and WWTP & Filter Water Supervisor and is a member of the Mill Leadership Team, reporting directly to the General Manger.

Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leads the mill-wide efforts to improve the effectiveness of our energy and utility systems.
• Develop strategies and create plans to reduce energy consumption and implement more energy-efficient technologies.
• Monitor usage and track energy consumption and identify areas for improvement.
• Educate and teach team members about energy-saving practices.
• Devises, provides, and manages systems to ensure adequate training and coaching of all department personnel.
• Negotiate contracts and work with contractors and external stakeholders, including energy suppliers.
• Stay up to date and keep current with energy legislation.
• Research and recommend new technologies and renewable sources.
• Collaborate and work with cross-functional teams to implement energy efficiency projects.
• Analyze data and identify trends and patterns in energy usage data.
• Ensures that policies and procedures are in place for the safe operation of boiler, water and waste treatment, and landfill systems.
• Ensures operation of CoGen, boiler, waste treatment, and landfill systems are in compliance with all environmental regulations.
• Communicates overall operations status of the Utilities systems to all levels of mill management.
• Works directly with Operations to improve the reliability and cost of delivered utilities.
• Plans, budgets, and administers preventive maintenance procedures and programs.
• Prepares and manages operating and capital budgets.
• Coordinates with Procurement all energy and utilities-related contracts.
• Creates and administers department safety programs that are in concert with mill programs.
• Develops and initiates programs and projects to improve the safety, reliability, and effectiveness of department operations.
• Provides information to management and all areas of the mill to generate awareness of energy usage and costs.
• Provides direction in development, design, installation, and start-up of utility, department, and related projects.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality in daily activities and long-term projects.

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