Boiler Operator (Steam Plant Operator)

Sprague • Tamworth, NH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

NE Renewable Power is made up of 5 Biomass electric generating power stations located in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. These stations play a crucial role in supplying locally sourced renewable energy to the people of New England. Sprague brings over 150 years of energy operating experience to the operations of these facilities, and we’re hiring a Boiler Operator for the Tamworth, NH location. Sprague takes a collaborative, customer-centric approach to providing best-in-class energy products and related services throughout the Northeast. Founded in 1870, we pride ourselves on offering customers the expert solutions and high-quality service that help their businesses thrive in any market landscape. Sprague values innovation, safety, integrity and people. We know that our people are what set us apart from our competition, and we work hard to make sure each employee across our 20+ locations knows how important they are to our community.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Technical education or 1-2 years’ experience working at a power plant, millwright or equivalent or mechanical experience
• Familiarity with PLC based controls or similar is a plus.
• Valid driver's license
• Must have basic computer skills, including data entry
• Must possess basic math skills
• Good verbal communications skills are essential
• Must be proficient with the use of power and precision tools.
• Must be cooperative with those he/she contacts in this work and can work without direct supervision.
• Must know the hazards involved and the safety precautions to be practiced in the operation and maintenance of power plant equipment and machinery.
• Must work within and ensure strict adherence to all safety practices and procedures.
• Must be a committed team member and be able to pool our knowledge and energy to work in tandem to completely understand and productively respond to all business challenges.
• All employees are required to pass pre-employment screenings including a physical examination, pulmonary function test, OSHA respirator questionnaire, audiometric test, drug screen, motor vehicle verification, and background check.
• Post-employment screenings include an annual audiogram and respirator (tight seal) fit testing.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with PLC based controls or similar is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conducts day-to-day operations and routine preventative maintenance of the power plant.
• Performs daily operation, monitoring and documentation of the various plant process components and field instruments.
• Understands and monitors the normal operation of plant processes and is proficient in identifying and performing corrective action to process components.
• Operates, or willing to learn to operate, the Programable Logic Control (PLC)-based control system as well as field PLC controls, manipulates start-stop functions and the emergency shutdown controls and interfaces.
• Performs preventive maintenance, basic mechanical repairs, and communicates with the Control Room Operator if further support is needed.
• Starts up, operates, shuts down and secures equipment under normal and emergency conditions in the field.
• Willingness to train in ARC flash protection and safety protocol and become OSHA qualified and trained for electrical circuit breaker operation and company policy.
• Troubleshoots and performs preventative maintenance and basic level mechanical tasks as directed.
• Ensures all plant rounds are completed for the inspections of all facility machinery for malfunctions and / or potential failures.
• Maintains all logs and records as required to record complete operating conditions for the facility and reports any irregularities.
• Understands and assists in the performance of facility water chemistry tests and control treatment chemicals within recommended limits.
• Repairs and calibrates equipment as required.
• Identifies hazardous and/or unsafe conditions or work practices, notifies supervisor and takes action to correct as required.
• Controls, monitors and evaluates plant production equipment and output including efficiency and related variables.
• Monitors process variable feedback from controls (temperature, pressure, flow, etc.) for long term variances from normal trends and responds to the variances and issues instructions to ensure continued safe, reliable, and cost-effective power generation from the facility, while maintaining environmental standards.
• Performs and ensures the routine preventive maintenance of components associated with ash removal, boiler and fuel systems, valves, pumps and other system components.
• Develops operating and maintenance procedures to ensure consistent and safe operation.
• Conducts or assists in scheduled and forced outage maintenance work.
• Supervises, coordinates or assists contractors performing work at the facility.
• Complies with all Facility Environmental, Health and Safety policies and programs.
• Maintains logs and/or records of problems, repairs, and downtime as required.
• Participates in committees and task forces as required for plant operations and improvements.
• Assists in the implementation and upkeep on the overall preventative maintenance and spare parts inventory tracking system.
• Acts as a team member with all employees; complies with all NE Renewable Power policies and procedures.
• Provides guidance to lesser experienced operations personnel.
• Other duties as assigned by supervision.

Benefits

• Medical benefits and retirement contributions start on your first day!
• 401(k) Traditional and Roth plans with employer match of 100% of the first 6% of the employee’s contribution
• Defined Contribution Plan with an automatic 2.6% contribution from Sprague
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Choice of high deductible and PPO Health Plans to fit your individual needs
• Wellness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED