Operations Specialist

Weyerhaeuser is searching for a Operations Specialist to join our St. Helens operations team in Castle Rock, Washington. As the Operations Specialist you will be responsible for assisting with the planning and management of activities associated with the execution of the Transportation Logistics Initiative (TLI) as well as assisting the St. Helens harvesting team in the management of company and contract logging, with an emphasis on logging contract administration. Additionally, you will collaborate with the broader Lower Columbia Region serving as a technical expert for trouble shooting TLI technical issues and training new operators on the use of this technology. The primary key focus area of this role will be supporting the harvesting operations team; however, you will also be expected to flow to work in the silviculture and engineering disciplines on an as needed basis and to collaborate with regional log quality, planning, and land use program when needed. 

This is a full-time, exempt position, reporting to the Lead Harvest Manager, with salary level dependent on skills and experience.

KEY FUNCTIONS

• Strong advocate for safety within the team and throughout the operation for company and contractor activities
• Ensure compliance with state and federal safety statutes, environmental requirements and Weyerhaeuser resource and stewardship goals
• Work with the employees and contractors to ensure they are trained and able to use the new technology efficiently
• Build and maintain positive relationships necessary to influence, collaborate and coach those involved in the new program and processes
• Serve as a change agent and educate users on advantages of the program
• Seek and provide feedback to TLI implementation team
• Analyze various performance data and provide feedback to the operations teams
• Act as company representative with landowners, government agencies, and community representatives
• Effectively inspect and validate logging operations compliance with all laws and company safety policies
• Understand key value drivers for core customers and check log quality on landings to verify bucking prescription, log quality and sorting execution
• Participate in various harvesting focused meetings with execution on routine follow up items identified for harvesting team as directed by Harvesting Lead/Area Manager
• Employ experience, education and leadership skills in the planning and field implementation of engineering, harvesting and silviculture activities
• Represent the region on project teams as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree (or higher) in Forestry or other relevant field; will consider strong relevant experience in lieu of degree
• At least five years of leadership experience in the forestry industry
• People and leadership skills, including time management, effective decision making, conflict resolution, and a results-oriented mindset
• Conscientious and detail oriented with good observation, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
• Highly motivated, and a self-directed team player
• Ability to effectively interact with state and federal forest practice regulators
• Experience negotiating and administering contracts and agreements
• Proficiency in use of personal computers and related software applications such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Geographical Information Systems are highly desirable
• Willing and able to perform occasional weekend work due to operational timing or weather constraints
• Valid driver’s license, as work involves driving company vehicles on rough roads (25,000 miles per year)

Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $72,742 – $109,113 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 7% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.

Benefits: When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance.  We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution.  Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.

Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.

Paid Time Off or Vacation: We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours

About Weyerhaeuser

We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. 

We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us. 

About Timberlands

We believe trees are a remarkable resource that can and should be managed responsibly to make a range of products that meet human needs, while also providing recreation, wildlife habitat, and other important ecosystem benefits. 

For more than a century, we’ve been taking care of forests to make life better.

Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.