Fuel Handler - Weekends - GYD - Springfield Plywood

Swanson Group, Inc.•Springfield, OR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for continuous monitoring and operation of boiler fuel system. Perform Firewatch and Maintenance Helper duties when required. Maintain safety and quality standards as outlines in the Job Hazard Analysis, Standard Operating Procedures and other requirements as directed by the Supervisor for the safe and efficient operation of the Boiler.

Requirements

Must successfully complete required training for rolling stock and equipment used.
Successful completion of firewatch/fire suppression training.
Firewatch will (1) become familiar with facility layout.
(2) Communicate with maintenance and prior firewatch.
(3) Inspect work site for hot spots or possible sources of combustion.
(4) Extinguish any fires that may occur.
(5) Continue area inspection for at least 2 hours after completion of hot work.
(6) Periodically inspect areas outside of hot work area for possible combustion sources or fires.
Do only maintenance you are trained to do and keep all body parts out of machinery.
Always use our 14 step lockout/tagout procedure before doing any maintenance, clearing jams, or getting into machinery for any reason; be aware of stored energy.
Always use proper body mechanics (ex: don’t over reach, get help as needed to push loads out).
Use proper PPE (gloves, eye protection, hearing protection).
Be aware of and communicate with your co-worker at all times (ex: forklift driver).
Will be required to read and write during safety training.

Responsibilities

Maintain boiler fuel pile
Feed fuel into the system
Clean boiler cells by using proper cell procedures and combustion chamber. Sometimes confined space entry may be needed. This job requires working at heights frequently.
Operate front-end loader/bobcat
Monitor boiler equipment/gauges/valves
Monitor boiler computer readout
Comply with Federal, State, and Company rules, policies and procedures
Fire Watch
The worker may be required to rotate to different positions for cross training purposes or to facilitate production. Job duties for other positions are outlined in their individual job descriptions.
You are responsible for radio communication when the Boiler is down.
Perform other duties and functions as assigned by supervisor for production and cleaning purposes.