Boiler Operator

Boise Cascade Company•Willamina, OR

10d

About The Position

The Boiler Operator controls and oversees boilers and auxiliary equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and environmentally acceptable operation. The role includes monitoring fuel transport and boiler instruments, maintaining logs, conducting water tests and safety checks, adjusting chemical settings, and inspecting and repairing boiler fittings. The operator also maintains and repairs the hot water delivery system and performs other duties as assigned. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a Boiler Operator license, and at least two years of experience as a boiler operator in a production environment. Five years of experience is preferred. The operator must understand boiler operation and maintenance, the boiler’s role in plant operations, and applicable environmental regulations. The role requires safe and efficient work in an automated production environment, sound judgment, independent work, effective communication, and collaboration. Employees must be able to wear required PPE and work in high or confined spaces in a physically demanding role. Overtime and weekend work are required as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Boiler Operator license.
At least two years of experience as a boiler operator in a production environment.
Thorough understanding of boiler operation and maintenance and the boiler’s role in overall plant operations.
Understanding of environmental regulations associated with boilers, steam, and air/fuel mixtures for boilers.
Demonstrated ability to work safely and efficiently in an automated production environment.
Ability to apply good judgment and work independently.
Good communication skills and ability to work effectively with others.
Willingness and ability to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE), work in high or confined spaces, and perform physically demanding work.
Availability for overtime and weekend work as needed.

Nice To Haves

Five years of experience as a boiler operator in a production environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Control and oversee boiler and auxiliary-equipment operation safely, efficiently, and in an environmentally acceptable manner.
Ensure fuel transport and monitor pressure, temperature, and draft meters to verify fuel feed, draft openings, water level, and steam pressure.
Maintain meter logs, read gauges, and record data.
Perform water tests and safety checks, and adjust chemical settings.
Inspect and repair boiler fittings, including safety valves, regulators, and plates.
Maintain and repair the hot water delivery system.
Perform other duties as assigned.