Boiler Operator

ROBBINS LUMBER, INC•Searsmont, ME

55d•$25 - $36

About The Position

Robbins Lumber, Inc/Georges River Energy is seeking a full-time licensed boiler operator. 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. A High-Pressure Boiler license is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate.

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.

Nice To Haves

Active 3rd Class Stationary Steam Engineer License preferred.
A High-Pressure Boiler license is preferred

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
Understanding operating procedures and becoming proficient with operations in respect to bringing plant offline and back online.
Ability to understand Fire Systems and Kiln Operations.
Assist with special projects as they are assigned