Boiler Operator - Day Shift

Columbia Forest Products•Mellen, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Columbia Forest Products in Mellen, Wisconsin, is seeking a Boiler Operator. The role operates one high-pressure, wood-fired boiler and includes monitoring boiler conditions and supporting fuel, water, steam, and condensate systems. The position works a 12-hour rotating schedule from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Responsibilities

Operate one high-pressure, wood-fired boiler safely and efficiently.
Maintain proper steam pressure, water levels, and temperatures in the boiler, make-up tank, and DA tank.
Monitor fuel and water feed systems.
Record boiler data accurately on daily log sheets.
Handle emergencies involving low water, loss of electrical power, and fire.
Communicate boiler operation issues with other operators.
Learn backup feedwater systems and steam and condensate lines.
Clean the boiler firebox and ash collectors daily or more often as needed.
Empty ash collector barrels at least once per shift or as required.
Perform boiler blowdowns every four hours or as required.
Perform a soot blower once per shift; the posting notes this is currently not applicable.
Maintain the proper salt level in the brine tank.
Perform preventative maintenance, including visual and listening checks of boiler fans, pipes, fuel feed systems, and chemical lines; grease bearings and blowdown valves weekly.
Report mechanical issues to maintenance and/or the Maintenance Supervisor.
Remove wood plug-ups from the fuel feed system.
Maintain good housekeeping, including removing dust and cobwebs.
Assist in preparing the boiler for internal inspection.
Paint equipment as needed.
Follow safety practices, including using proper PPE and following lockout procedures and other safety precautions.
Learn troubleshooting procedures.
Maintain inventory of tools, chemicals, salt, and other supplies.
Maintain proper chemical levels and add chemicals as needed.
Monitor the chip room, clear plug-ups, report problems to the Maintenance Crew Leader, and clean the room as needed.
Clean under the box ash, stack fan, behind augers, the old fuel room, bathroom, and breakroom on weekends.
Monitor the new fuel room and adjust cylinder flow to prevent conveyor overloads.
Perform various maintenance tasks during shutdown.
Conduct security checks.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Crew Leader or Maintenance Supervisor.