Treating Engineer

BELL LUMBER & POLE COMPANY LLC • Bellingham, WA

8h • $0 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Treating Engineer for Bell Lumber and Pole, you will play a pivotal role in our Bellingham Treating Plant by providing support and expertise to the treatment process that our poles undergo. This role contributes directly to the organization's success to ensure we are providing a quality product to our customers that will last for decades. If you are a detail-oriented, safety-minded individual who loves to learn new things, then this role is for you!

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Pesticide applicator’s license.
• Must possess basic math skills.
• Must be able to operate a PC.
• Must successfully complete Bell Lumber & Poles hazardous waste management training.
• Must have legible handwriting.
• Must be able to use various office equipment.
• Must be able to safely ascend and descend ladders.
• Must be able to walk and or stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to count precisely and accurately and to record tallies correctly.
• Should have good communication skills.
• Should be able to work supervised and unsupervised equally well.
• Know and understand all MSDS sheets for chemicals involved in the treating process and/or used in the treating plant area.
• Must be able to properly use and maintain all PPE required for the job.

Responsibilities

• Correctly and completely process the paperwork associated with the treating plant, including but not limited to; treating reports, pesticide application reports, kiln reports, daily clean-up reports, drippage reports, charge tallies, oil ordering POs and timesheets.
• Operate the transfer deck to move treating charges in and out of the cylinders, kilns, and loading bays.
• Chain and Un-chain the treating charges properly.
• Assist in the loading and unloading of treating charges and kiln charges.
• Operate the treating system in both automatic and manual modes.
• Operate the block dissolver and mix system.
• Operate the boilers and kilns.
• Keep the plant office and the plant area clean, neat and well organized.
• Apply treating solution to treated poles that are re-framed or repaired.
• Transfer oil and treating solution between tanks properly.
• Test the treating solution for specific gravity and pentachlorophenol content.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance (with HRA and FSA)
• 401(k) with company match
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee assistance and employee/community hardship programs

What This Job Offers

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