Maintenance Coordinator

About RYAM

RYAM is a global leader of cellulose-based technologies, including high purity cellulose specialties, a natural polymer commonly found in filters, food, pharmaceuticals and other industrial applications. The Company also manufactures products for paper and packaging markets. With manufacturing operations in the U.S., Canada and France, RYAM employs approximately 2,500 people and generates approximately $1.4 billion of revenues. More information is available at https://ryamglobal.com

RYAM's intellectual property and manufacturing processes have been developed over 90 years, resulting in unique properties and very high quality and consistency. RYAM is consistently ranked among the nation's top 50 exporters and delivers products to 79 ports around the world, serving customers in 20 countries across five continents.

At RYAM, we are shaping the future of talent.

RYAM has a specific purpose...to be the world's leading manufacturer of renewable products, including paper, packaging, and high purity cellulose. We want smart, innovative people who can find new ways to solve challenging problems. We need talented professionals across multiple disciplines who want to contribute to the company's mission and advance its vision, while also shaping its future.

The Maintenance Coordinator manages and maintains the Marketing and Research Center (MRC) facility via the Leader Standard Work to ensure employee/visitor safety and security, asset reliability and security, regulatory compliance, customer readiness and efficient, cost-effective operations.

How you'll shape the future of the Marketing and Research Center (MRC):

• Actively supports all safety and housekeeping programs to control hazards, eliminate injuries and ensure regulatory compliance. Serves as a role model for safe work practices and behaviors. Maintains the MRC facility and building systems with safety as the highest priority. Complies with all safety requirements and policies (Lockout/Tagout confined space, etc.) and supports the Safety Coordinator as requested.

• Develops and manages the Maintenance budget for MRC. Monitors and approves MRC utility/repair bills.

• Coordinates and manages all shipping and receiving activities for MRC including product samples, hazardous chemicals and coordination with Jesup Mill stores. Operates MRC forklift as required.

• Manages all facility preventative maintenance and repair activities and new equipment installation including HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection systems, boilers, flooring, ceilings, walls, stairs, windows, and elevator systems. Selects, directs, and coordinates related contractors.

• Manages facility service contracts for pest control, janitorial services, landscaping, and waste disposal.

• Manages and improves security and fire protection systems. Serves as primary contact with insurance carriers.

• Ensures safe and effective operations of the semiworks equipment and elevator. Calibrates lab instruments as needed.

• Ensures compliance with all applicable building codes, safety and environmental regulations, RYAM policies and RYAM's Standard of Ethics and Code of Corporate Conduct.

• Maintains chemical and deionized water inventories and reorders as needed.

• Manages and maintains MRC vehicles.

• Provides general facility support as requested, including office reassignment and reconfiguration, furniture moving, new furniture and equipment installation, safety/environmental needs. Performs other duties as assigned or necessary to meet business objectives.

• All other facility related duties and projects as assigned, which may include meeting arrangements and room set-up, special MRC events, document and records management, office equipment maintenance, and running errands.

You'll be someone who can bring:

• High School Diploma. 2-year Associate Degree or other technical training in mechanical/electrical strongly preferred.

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in facility maintenance and management required.

• Knowledge of building maintenance and repair techniques, safety systems, electrical/mechanical/HVAC systems, work orders and asset management systems.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Why you will love working for RYAM

• Competitive pay

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• Short term / Long term disability

• Paid Parental Leave

• Bonus / Merit

• Life insurance (Company paid & Voluntary)

• Company paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Tuition reimbursement

• Wellness reimbursement

• Retirement plan

EOE/Vet/Disability