Boiler Operator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Ability to read and comprehend technical work instructions.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate heavy machinery, front-end loaders, and forklifts.
• Ability to work with electric, pneumatic, or hand tools.
• Ability to work effectively with other facility team members.
• Ability to work without constant supervision.
• Ability to creatively solve problems individually or as part of a group.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• 1–3 years of experience at a composite panel or wood panel production site.
• Basic English (C1_English Basic, as stated in the posting).
• Basic computer skills.
• High school graduate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Energy Systems and Water Treatment equipment and controls.
• Perform basic routine equipment maintenance and clean machinery and workspaces in the assigned area.
• Use computer software to manage Energy Plant and Water Treatment operations.
• Identify process or equipment conditions that may cause substandard production and initiate appropriate corrective action.
• Assist maintenance personnel with equipment troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance.
• Follow standard operating procedures for starting up, operating, and shutting down Energy Plant equipment.
• Meet or exceed quality and productivity measurements to achieve optimum combustion levels.
• Maximize the use of wood dust and waste to fuel wood-fired Energy Plants.
• Assist with job coverage when another operator is absent.
• Bleed the Energy Plant system as necessary.
• Conduct shift-change procedures with the oncoming operator.
• Operate valves, pumping systems, chemical feeders, measuring and control systems, and filtration systems to maintain required water quality.
• Record and enter data into computers, make entries into plant maintenance systems, and prepare reports.
• Load and unload chemicals.
• Collect samples and perform basic laboratory analytical tests on effluent wastewater.
• May operate heavy equipment.
• Assist with installing new equipment, components, and systems according to plans and specifications, and with improving existing equipment as required.
• Perform routine mechanical and quality inspections of the thermal oil circuit, fire suppression system, water treatment, and feed water system.
• Perform or assist with preventive maintenance procedures and repairs as scheduled or directed.
• Conduct filter changes on the thermal oil system.
• Maintain proper housekeeping conditions in the work area.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability plans.
• Supplemental life, critical illness, and accident plans for the employee and family.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off, including a generous paid vacation plan and holidays after 90 days.
• Growth opportunities, domestic and international.
• “Life of Career” training opportunities through KronoAcademy.
• Uniform and reimbursement for safety boots and prescription safety glasses.
• Company-provided tools.