Boiler Operator (Madison, GA)

Koch•Madison, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Georgia-Pacific is hiring Boiler Operators for its plywood mill in Madison, Georgia. The position is part of the boiler operations team and requires a strong maintenance background. On-the-job training is available to build boiler knowledge, learn boiler maintenance skills, and potentially learn to operate heavy equipment. The role operates steam boiler equipment and monitors systems to maintain safe, compliant operation. Work takes place in an industrial environment that may be hot, humid, cold, and noisy, and may involve elevated areas, confined spaces, and physically demanding tasks. Employees must follow safety requirements and wear required personal protective equipment. The schedule consists of four 8-hour shifts: first, second, third, and relief. Shifts follow a rotating pattern of seven days on and two days off, then seven days on and two days off, then seven days on and three days off. Employees may sometimes work 12 hours to cover attendance. Shift times listed are 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m., 3 p.m.–11:30 p.m., and 11 p.m.–7:30 a.m.; relief employees work when other shifts are off. Starting pay is $21.00 per hour and may be higher based on experience.

Requirements

Experience working with steam systems, condensate collection systems, and fire protection systems.
Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to read and interpret control gauges and written orders and to record boiler information.
Experience operating and regulating boiler equipment for required output.
Knowledge of proper operation and maintenance of high-pressure steam generation.
Experience troubleshooting mechanical issues.
Experience operating heavy equipment such as a front-end loader or Bobcat.
Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting up to 50 pounds, walking, climbing, and working at heights up to 80 feet.
Ability to work in a hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial environment.
Ability to work in a tobacco-free environment and wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, ear plugs, a hard hat, and 6-inch-top leather steel-toe boots.

Nice To Haves

At least 6 months to 1 year of relevant biomass boiler experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Responsibilities

Operate steam boiler equipment within established guidelines.
Monitor boiler instrumentation and operating equipment and make necessary corrections to maintain compliance and safe operating conditions.
Assist with minor repairs and annual inspections.
Operate boiler systems in accordance with environmental permit standards to ensure continuous compliance.
Respond to environmental issues in a timely and responsible manner.
Perform work involving climbing and working in elevated areas and confined spaces.
Demonstrate safe work practices and maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations.
Communicate updates about the boiler system to leadership.
Wear required personal protective equipment.