Turnaround Coordinator

at  West Fraser

West Fraser offers a range of exciting career opportunities for individuals seeking challenging and rewarding careers. Cariboo Pulp is currently recruiting for a Turnaround Coordinator.

ABOUT US:

We make renewable, wood-based building products for the world, contributing to a more sustainable future. Today, West Fraser is one of the world’s largest producers of sustainable wood-based building products, with more than 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe. From responsibly sourced and sustainably managed forest resources, West Fraser produces lumber, engineered wood products (oriented strand board, laminated veneer lumber, medium-density fibreboard, plywood, and particleboard), pulp, newsprint, wood chips, other residuals, and renewable energy. West Fraser’s products are used in home construction, repair and remodeling, industrial applications, papers, tissue, and boxes.
What makes us stand out is our people-first approach. We value internal growth and continuous learning. Join us, and you’ll enjoy competitive pay, great benefits, and an excellent pension plan, all in a supportive environment where your voice matters.

YOU’LL DO:

The successful candidate will be someone who can take us to the next level through improved cost control measures driven by risk-based thinking, and coordinate our Turnarounds as a full time position in accordance with West Fraser’s Turnaround Code of Practice.
The Turnaround coordinator will not only help coordinate our Turnarounds but also help define the overall strategy and ensure that all work is consistent with that strategy, including discussions with stakeholders at West Fraser corporate and other West Fraser operations. They will also act as a coach and mentor to the various groups within the mill as they develop the plans for the Turnaround. The coordinator will ensure that best practices are used across the operation and will develop best practices as necessary.
This position directly reports to the Maintenance & Reliability Manager and they will also receive guidance and support from the Corporate Turnaround & RBI Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Developing a Turnaround Charter with the mill’s Operating Committee
• Leading the development of a critical path schedule
• Leading evaluation of Turnaround scope and ensuring that Turnaround defined scope is appropriate
• Leading schedule risk discussions
• Providing support to the area teams developing schedules and work plans
• Providing leadership in the development of the detailed planning process
• Working closely with the Safety Coordinator and Contractor Coordinator to ensure that all safety documentation is properly prepared and disseminated
• Leading the discussions on the Turnaround budget with all affected parties and having that budget set in the mill’s annual budget plan
• Working with the cost coordinator to ensure that all relevant work is captured
• Working with the cost coordinator to monitor cost trajectories and lead changes when necessary
• Working with the mill’s management team to resolve issues in the Turnaround process as necessary
• Leading all scope change approval processes
• Leading weekly group meetings before the Turnaround
• Leading daily wrap up meetings during the Turnaround (and attending many more)
• Leading Post Completion Critique and ensuring that all relevant information is incorporated into future Turnarounds