Maintenance Area Leader - Drying and Energy Area

Maintenance Area Leader - Drying and Energy Area

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As the Maintenance Leader for the Drying and Energy Area (Area 2) at the Georgia‑Pacific Englehart OSB facility, you will be responsible for leading and managing all maintenance activities related to our drying and energy production equipment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of the rotary dryers, energy systems, and associated auxiliary equipment. You will work closely with operations, engineering, and safety teams to uphold high standards of equipment performance and to minimize downtime.

Georgia-Pacific Englehart is an Oriented Strand Board (OSB) Manufacturing site located in Englehart, Ontario. This type of OSB is used for floor, wall, and roof sheathing in residential and light commercial construction applications. To learn more about Georgia‑Pacific’s OSB Division please visit: ‑osb.

Georgia Pacific offers a generous benefits package including a quarterly bonus plan, medical/dental/vision, short‑term disability, pension, and paid time off.

• Lead and supervise the maintenance team dedicated to the blending, forming, and press equipment.
• Develop and execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance plans tailored to blending, forming, and press machinery.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues specific to the blending systems, forming lines, and press operations.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with production leadership to plan maintenance schedules that minimize impact on production goals.
• Manage spare parts inventory and maintenance budgets for the blending, forming, and press area.
• Implement root cause analysis and continuous improvement projects to increase equipment uptime and efficiency.
• Train and mentor maintenance personnel on specialized equipment and safety protocols related to the blending, forming, and press processes.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and generate reports on equipment performance and maintenance activities.

• Proven experience in maintenance leadership within a manufacturing or wood products environment, preferably in OSB or panel manufacturing.
• Strong technical knowledge of blending equipment, forming lines, and hydraulic and mechanical presses.
• Expertise in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems used in blending, forming, and press operations.
• Ability to lead and develop a team in a fast‑paced, safety‑focused environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with maintenance management systems (CMMS) and reliability tools.

• Certifications or training in industrial maintenance, hydraulics, or electrical systems.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma.
• Understanding of safety regulations including OSHA and industry best practices.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

At Georgia‑Pacific Englehart OSB, you’ll be part of a team shaping the future of engineered wood products. We offer a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning. Your leadership will directly impact the reliability and efficiency of critical manufacturing processes in the blending, forming, and press area.

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