Boiler Operator / Cogen

Spi Ind; Lincoln (CA); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits plan

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and 10 holidays

Life Insurance

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Industries is seeking a qualified Cogen/Boiler Operator to support our Lincoln, CA sawmill with a focus on safe boiler operation and fuel management.

The role includes operating boilers, feeding fuels, running loaders and ancillary equipment, and complying with safety rules. We offer health benefits, retirement contributions, paid vacation, and overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3 years boiler or related experience preferred.
• Proven understanding of boiler operations and mechanical systems.
• Working knowledge of lockout procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and report defects.
• Ability to perform all job duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a steady flow of fuel to the boiler
• Remove and clean ash from the bunker
• Pull, drag, and operate firehoses around the facility with and without pressure
• Operate equipment including forklifts, front-end loaders, and chainsaws
• Load ash and chip trucks
• Climb ladders on heavy equipment and stairs
• Maintain a clean work area
• Communicate clearly and safely with coworkers both in person and by radio
• Perform duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations
• Repetitive sitting and operating a loader up to 12 hours a day, in all weather conditions
• Work may consist of various shifts and overtime during busy production times

Skills

Boiler experience

Safety awareness

Communication

Job description

Earn $30.34 to $36.75 per hour
We train and promote from within
Excellent low-cost health benefits
Retirement plan with employer-paid contributions
Paid vacation and 10 holidays

At Sierra Pacific Industries, we understand our greatest strength is the people who choose to build a career with us. We are a fourth-generation family-owned company that has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the United States. Our more than 6,000 employees are proud to work at our state-of-the-art sawmills and other facilities, including: manufacturing, custom wood-framed windows, fabrication, millwork, veneer, cogeneration, trucking, forestry, and other operations.

Currently, we are seeking a qualified Cogen/Boiler Operator to work collaboratively with our sawmill in Lincoln, California.

About the Position

• Maintain a steady flow of fuel to the boiler
• Remove and clean ash from the bunker
• Pull, drag, and operate firehoses around the facility with and without pressure
• Operate equipment including forklifts, front-end loaders, and chainsaws
• Load ash and chip trucks
• Climb ladders on heavy equipment and stairs
• Maintain a clean work area
• Communicate clearly and safely with coworkers both in person and by radio
• Perform duties in accordance with safety rules and regulations
• Repetitive sitting and operating a loader up to 12 hours a day, in all weather conditions
• Work may consist of various shifts and overtime during busy production times

Qualifications

• 3 years boiler or related experience preferred
• Proven understanding of boiler operations and mechanical systems
• Working knowledge of lockout procedures
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and report defects
• Ability to perform all job duties in a safe and efficient manner
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills

Why Join Our Team?

Because this is more than an invitation, it's a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the company even better.

We provide an excellent benefit package including a full Health Benefits Plan (including medical, dental, and vision) with low-cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions, and company-paid Life Insurance.

Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.

About Our Company

Sierra Pacific Industries is a fourth-generation family-owned company based in Northern California that started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing around 6,500 crew members. Sierra Pacific continues to be a company where its employees are proud to work at state-of-the-art facilities and others strive to become part of the team. We own and sustainably manage more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California, Oregon, and Washington. Our forests are sustainably managed under a 100-year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals. We are growing forests for our future, planting over 6 million new trees every year. In Spring 2024, we planted our 300 millionth seedling on our timberlands. This milestone was decades in the making, reflecting our commitment to sustainable forest management and ensuring we have forests not just for today, but for generations to come. Sierra Pacific effectively uses nearly 100% of every piece of wood we bring to our facilities. In fact, any small amount that isn't turned into hand‑crafted doors and windows, millwork, lumber, or landscaping material is actually converted into electricity in our eight biomass‑fueled power plants. We are proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our drug‑free and tobacco‑free policies. As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We use E‑verify to verify the social security number and work authorization of all newly hired employees. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.