Electrical Maintenance Manager

We are now looking for an Electrical Maintenance Manager to join UPM Plywood Otepää mill.

Greetings from your future manager

“Valuing local raw materials, UPM-Kymmene Otepää creates plywood products that helps combat global warming by sequestering carbon for decades - for example in LNG tanks and ships. You are welcome to join our international team if you are proactive and have a positive attitude towards life, value cooperation and are ready to contribute to the team's success." – Silver Rõõmussaar, Mill Director

What will you do

Your main responsibilities are to manage a team of electricians and automation technicians, ensure cost-effective use of production equipment, maintain technical quality, and ensure economical use of energy.

• Plan and organize the installations, configurations, maintenance and repair of electrical and automation equipment in production.
• Develop technology and cost efficiency.
• Arrange the operation of the low-voltage area, and ensure the compliance of the installation with electrical safety requirements.
• Ensure the necessary tools, equipment, spare parts and materials.
• Organize and supervise outsourcing.
• Participate in a department budget planning and pursuance.
• Compile and update given manuals and technical documentation.
• Participate or lead development projects.

• appropriate education
• B-category certificate of electrician or readiness to acquire the certificate
• at least 3 years of work experience in electrical/ automation maintenance
• preparedness to lead a team of experts
• strategic thinking and understanding of the business environment
• good planning and prioritization skills
• Estonian language in advanced level
• English language (communication and technical documentation)

Beneficial to have:

• similar experience in a forest industry
• team management experience
• Finnish language (technical documentation)

• Compensation package that includes good salary, performance bonus, transportation compensation, sport and healt benefits via Stebby and more.
• A meaningful job – We have an inspiring purpose ‘We create a future beyond fossils. Our work is impactful and transformative.
• A caring community – Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees.
• Development opportunities – We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.
• Responsible employer - Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas from climate change to biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.

Additional information

In this position you will report to Arti Unt, Maintenance Manager, Otepää Mill.

For further information, please contact Arti Unt, Maintenance Manager, on tel. +37259190002 (between 9-15).

Send your CV and cover letter via CV Keskus (or to e-mail mari.ludimois[at]upm.com) latest by 11 February, 2024. We will start going through the applications already during the application period, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

For support with submitting your application, please contact HR Service Center at careers[at]upm.com or +3727679105.

UPM Plywood offers high-quality WISA® plywood and veneer products for construction, vehicle flooring, LNG shipbuilding, parquet manufacturing and other industrial applications. In 2022, UPM Plywood sales were EUR 539 million and it had 2,000 employees. –  www.wisaplywood.com