Boiler Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Robbins Lumber, Inc/Georges River Energy is seeking a full-time licensed boiler operator. The schedule is a 12-hour day with seven days on/ seven days off providing you with potential for up to 26 weeks a year off. A High-Pressure Boiler license is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate.

Responsibilities include:

Gain knowledge and thoroughly understand and operate systems associated with our 8.5-Megawatt Biomass Powerplant.

· Operate assigned control systems including distributed control, water, steam, combustion, turbine generator and related components, in a safe and efficient manner.

· Perform two written machinery rounds per 12-hour shift and report any anomalies that are found to the Plant Manager and / or Assistant.

· Conduct chemical testing of boiler water and associated auxiliaries. Obtain a chemical inventory once a week of our bulk chemicals and testing reagents (Day Shift).

· Operate loader on nights and weekends to feed fuel into the reclaimer of our Process / Raw Fuel Line.

· Dispose of Fly Ash & Bottom Ash in appropriate location with use of loader.

· Facilitate preventative maintenance work and safety checks on all equipment related to Boiler #2 and Boiler #3

· Understanding operating procedures and becoming proficient with operations in respect to bringing plant offline and back online.

· Ability to understand Fire Systems and Kiln Operations.

Assist with special projects as they are assigned

Qualifications and education requirements:

• Good judgement, innovative, resourceful, sense of initiative, and able to make sound decisions.

• Ability to provide clear oral and written communication as well as, effectively communicate and take directions from other plant personnel / supervisors.

• Ability to work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule with overtime and occasional call-ins.

• Active 3rd Class Stationary Steam Engineer License preferred.

Our benefits include:

· Medical

· Dental

· Vision

· A company paid life insurance

· 401k with a 50% match up to 12%

· Annual profit sharing

PTO accrual of 2 weeks

Pay range potential over career $56,160 - $74,880 annually.

Starting pay depending upon experience and licensing $25 to $36.