Operations Maintenance Coordinator

Clearwater Paper Corporation - Lewiston, ID

Full-time - Mid Level

Lewiston, ID

1,001-5,000 employees

Paper Manufacturing

About the position

The Operations Maintenance Coordinator at Clearwater Paper Corporation is responsible for coordinating maintenance activities within the Pulp Mill Department to minimize downtime and maximize production efficiency. This role involves planning and scheduling maintenance work, managing contractor safety, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards. The coordinator acts as a liaison between operations and maintenance teams, facilitating communication and prioritizing maintenance projects to support operational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance requirements of the Pulp Mill Department equipment to minimize downtime and maximize production.
• Review operator and shift maintenance logs and communicate with operators, supervisors, and managers to schedule work.
• Plan and schedule all maintenance work to minimize lost time and costs.
• Oversee maintenance contractor work planning and management.
• Act as a liaison between department personnel and maintenance, ensuring effective communication.
• Work with safety coordinators to ensure safe lockout procedures and compliance with safety permits.
• Manage contractor safety and complete necessary checklists.
• Maintain the maintenance repair budget and monitor equipment efficiency.
• Identify preventive maintenance needs and maintain repair records.
• Prioritize and oversee maintenance and minor capital projects, ensuring timely progress.
• Schedule outages and manage project timelines, leading weekly outage meetings.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a Maintenance / Planning position.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills to coordinate activities between Maintenance and Operations.
• Self-motivated and energetic with strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with JDE or other CMMS programs required.