AV Group NB Inc. is an exciting and innovative company operating two pulp mills in New Brunswick. The two mills produce dissolving grade pulp for the unique global market of viscose fibre. Located in Atholville, New Brunswick, our pulp mill finds itself in a picturesque area of the Restigouche River.
AV Group NB Inc. is part of the Aditya Birla Group (ABG), a 45 billion $US corporation in the League of Fortune 500 companies. With 130 Manufacturing units operating in 36 countries and 6 continents, the Group is anchored by an extraordinary force of over 140,000 employees, belonging to 42 different nationalities. Over 60 per cent of its revenues flow from its overseas operations. As a member of The Aditya Birla Group based in India, our mandate is to produce specialty pulp products to service the textile industry. AV Group offers outstanding career opportunities as well as the chance to be a part of a developing team.
AV Group NB Inc. is currently recruiting for the following position:
Mechanical Maintenance Superintendent
Role Overview
Reporting to Maintenance Manager, this leadership role is critical in ensuring the safe, reliable, and cost-effective performance of all mechanical maintenance functions across the site.
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise a team of mechanical maintenance supervisors and tradespeople.
- Oversee day-to-day mechanical maintenance operations to ensure equipment reliability, plant uptime, and efficient resource utilization.
- Develop and manage preventative and predictive maintenance programs aligned with mill production goals.
- Collaborate with operations, engineering, and reliability teams to diagnose equipment issues and implement effective solutions.
- Plan and execute mechanical shutdown activities, including budgeting, scheduling, manpower planning, and safety compliance.
- Ensure all work is performed in compliance with applicable OH&S legislation, ISO 140001 and AV Group NB Inc. policies, procedures, & guidelines.
- Support capital project implementation, including design input, installation oversight, and commissioning support.
- Monitor maintenance KPIs and drive continuous improvement in maintenance performance, cost control, and asset management.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years post-secondary education. Preference will be given to those with a Mechanical background;
- 3 years’ experience in a similar position;
- Previous Pulp Mill experience would be considered an asset;
- Experience working in a unionized environment considered an asset.
- Excellent problem-solving, planning, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
Why AV Group NB Inc.?
With AV Group NB Inc. you will become a part of a worldwide global company that understands the value of their employees. You will be part of a team that is built on strong values and work ethics. AV Group offers challenges in a wide range of disciplines and opportunities for professional growth, a competitive salary, competitive benefits package and a variety of training & development programs to help you develop the skills you need to build a successful career.
If you believe you are a good fit for a fast-paced, challenging work environment, please submit your resume at https://av-group.ca/job-listings/
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
