Boiler Operator- NH

Kennebec Lumber Co•Wentworth, NH

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Boiler Operator shall become an important part of the culture, uphold standards, support the company’s values, and participate in the safe and productive working environment as outlined by the General Manager. The Boiler Operator is responsible for the safe operation and maintenance all aspects of the Boiler on the premises to Kennebec Lumber Company’s Organizational standards. The operator is responsible for monitoring, adjusting, maintaining including preventative maintenance planning for the Boiler area.

Requirements

Lift up to 50 lbs.
Bend, Squat, kneel, reach as needed
Stand for extended periods of time
Sit for extended periods of time

Responsibilities

Operate biomass fuel-burning boiler or auxiliary system equipment in accordance with specifications or instructions.
Operate valves, pumps, engines, or generators to control and adjust production of biofuels or biomass-fueled power.
Operate equipment to heat biomass, using knowledge of controls, combustion, and firing mechanisms.
Operate equipment to start, stop, or regulate biomass-fueled generators, generator units, boilers, engines, or auxiliary systems.
Inspect biomass power plant or processing equipment, recording or reporting damage and mechanical problems.
Hourly rounds taking readings and inspection of equipment
Willing to assist with needs in other departments as needed
Nightly water columns and bottom blows
Sharpen chipper knives for the Chipper operator
Ability to operate a front-end loader to load woodchips for plant
Ability to work a rotating schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
Effectively communicate with other department employees as well as management
Assist in Daily Kiln monitoring as needed
Reading, understanding, executing updates and other SOP’s
Developing Standard operating procedures (SOP’s) as needed
Assist in the development of and sustaining a Preventative Maintenance plan
Boiler Inspections
Perform Grate raking duties
General Boiler Maintenance (Sprocket, Pulleys, Basic Mechanical Components)
Schedule Outside Vendors for additional Maintenance Items
Record or report operational data (readings on meters, instruments, and gauges)
All other tasks as assigned