Assistant Operator Trainee I

Assistant Operator Trainee I

Founded in 1855, Collins is family-owned and produces softwood and hardwood products at their facilities in Chester, California, Lakeview, Oregon and Kane, Pennsylvania. In Chester, Collins has the Builders Supply retail hardware and building materials store. Collins is highly respected for their sustainable forest management, practiced across their 370,000 acres of FSC-certified lands in California, Oregon, and Pennsylvania.

The Powerhouse Assistant Operator Trainee is in the beginning phases of learning to operate and maintain systems within the powerhouse to ensure the continuous and steady operation of supplying steam for lumber drying and generating power for sales.

Duties/Responsibilities*:

• Comply with safety standards at all times and correct/report any observed safety hazards.
• Read and study material related to steam boilers and power generation.
• Begin learning how to:
  • Monitor and maintain all powerhouse operating equipment.
  • Operate and maintain all rolling stock equipment used in powerhouse.
  • Draw out the fuel system, boiler, ESP ash, instrument, plant air, fire protection, and service water systems; boiler makeup and condensate return water; and 1-line high voltage electrical 60kv supply to 4160v/480v main breakers.
  • Perform the alignment and safe start-up of the boiler, turbine generator, and related equipment.
  • Perform the safe parallel connection to PG&E.
  • Collect and test all water samples and adjust chemical pumps accordingly.
  • Shut down the powerhouse in the case of an emergency.
  • Start the plant.
• Take inventory of all chemicals, testing supplies and testing equipment for restocking purposes.
• Perform inspections on safety related items, first aid kit, fire extinguishers, sprinkler sheds and other items as needed.
• Make nightly rounds in all departments and lock all gates for the entire plant site.
• Collect all hot work permits and make multiple rounds checking for signs of fire.
• Assist with boiler grate cleaning.
• Push fuel, clean up, and assist maintenance personnel as needed.
• Must pass series of tests related to steam boilers and power generation.
• Perform additional duties as needed by Powerhouse Operator and supervisor.
• On-site attendance during scheduled shifts is essential to effectively perform the listed duties and responsibilities.

Position Requirements: Must meet position requirements to be considered a candidate for this position.

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Meet company requirements which may include an evaluation of mechanical comprehension.
• Ability to follow all company, state and federal safety rules when performing required job duties.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screening.

Environmental Conditions:

May be exposed to dust, noise, trip hazards, and variable temperatures and weather conditions.

Required Personal Protective Equipment:

Individuals must be willing to wear the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times. Positions may require additional PPE at specific times. Examples of PPE which may be required include high visibility garments, hand protection, eye protection, hearing protection, a hard hat, foot protection, a face shield, and a respirator.

Shift: 1012-hour day or night shifts with possibility of scheduled weekends and holidays. Schedule rotates every 12 weeks between days and nights.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.