Boiler Operator

Columbia Forest Products; Mellen (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Forest Products seeks a skilled Boiler Operator to run a wood-fired boiler, monitor steam systems, and perform daily log entries. The role emphasizes safety, routine maintenance, and accurate data recording in a fast-paced production setting.

Day shift with a 12-hour rotating schedule; candidates must follow PPE protocols and collaborate with maintenance to troubleshoot issues and ensure continuous operation.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a high-pressure wood-fired boiler.
• Ability to monitor steam pressure, water levels, and temperatures.
• Willingness to perform daily log entries and data recording.
• Commitment to safety and PPE procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operates one high pressure, wood fired boiler in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintains proper steam pressure, water levels and temperatures in boiler, make-up tank and DA tank.
• Monitors fuel and water feed systems.
• Accurately records boiler data to daily log sheets.
• Handles emergency situations involving low water or power loss.

Skills

Boiler operation

Safety procedures

Data logging

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Inventory management

Education

High School or better

Job description

Day Shift - 12 hour rotating schedule - 6am to 6pm

Boiler Operator Responsibilities and Duties:

• Operates one high pressure, wood fired boiler in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintains proper steam pressure, water levels and temperatures in boiler, make-up tank and DA tank.
• Monitors fuel and water feed systems.
• Accurately records boiler data to daily log sheets.
• Handles any emergency situations involving low water, loss of electrical power and fie.
• Communicates boiler operation issues with other operators.
• Becomes knowledgeable of backup feedwater systems and steam and condensate lines.
• Cleans boiler firebox and ash collectors daily or more if needed.
• Empties ash collector barrels at least once per shift or as required.
• Performs boiler blow downs every 4 hours or as required.
• Performs soot blower once per shift. N/A currently
• Maintains proper salt level in brine tank.
• performs preventative maintenance consisting of visual and listening checks of boiler fans, pipes, fuel feed systems and chemical lines. Grease bearings and blowdown valves weekly.
• Reports any mechanical issues to maintenance and/or Maintenance Supervisor.
• Removes any wood plug-ups from fuel feed system.
• Uses good housekeeping practices. Keeps up on dust and cobwebs.
• Assists in preparing boiler for internal inspection.
• Paints equipment as needed.
• Works safely by using proper PPE, following lockout procedures, and other safety precautions.
• Becomes knowledgeable of troubleshooting procedures.
• Maintains inventory of tools, chemicals, salt, etc.
• Maintain proper chemical levels and add as needed.
• Monitor chip room and clear any plug ups. Report any problems to Maintenance Crew leader.
• Clean chip room as needed.
• Cleans under box ash, stack fan, behind augers, the old fuel room, bathroom and breakroom on weekends.
• Monitors new fuel room and adjust cylinder flow to prevent conveyors from being overloaded.
• Security checks.
• Any other duties as assigned by Crew Leader or Maintenance Supervisor.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Motivations

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

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