What are the responsibilities and job description for the Boiler Operator position at ROBBINS LUMBER, INC?
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 depending upon experience and licensing $25 to $36.
Salary : $25 - $36