Boiler Operator

Responsibilities

• Gain knowledge and thoroughly understand and operate systems associated with our 8.5-Megawatt Biomass Powerplant.
• Operate assigned control systems including distributed control, water, steam, combustion, turbine generator and related components, in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform two written machinery rounds per 12-hour shift and report any anomalies that are found to the Plant Manager and / or Assistant.
• Conduct chemical testing of boiler water and associated auxiliaries.
• Obtain a chemical inventory once a week of our bulk chemicals and testing reagents (Day Shift).
• Operate loader on nights and weekends to feed fuel into the reclaimer of our Process / Raw Fuel Line.
• Dispose of Fly Ash & Bottom Ash in appropriate location with use of loader.
• Facilitate preventative maintenance work and safety checks on all equipment related to Boiler #2 and Boiler #3.
• Understand operating procedures and become proficient with operations in respect to bringing plant offline and back online.
• Able to understand Fire Systems and Kiln Operations.
• Assist with special projects as they are assigned.

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• Good judgement, innovative, resourceful, sense of initiative, and able to make sound decisions.
• Ability to provide clear oral and written communication as well as, effectively communicate and take directions from other plant personnel / supervisors.
• Ability to work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule with overtime and occasional call-ins.
• Active 3rd Class Stationary Steam Engineer License preferred.

Pay

$25 to $36.

Schedule

The schedule is a 12-hour day with seven days on/ seven days off providing you with potential for up to 26 weeks a year off.