Boiler Operator - Day Shift

Columbia Forest Products Inc.; Mellen (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Forest Products is seeking a Boiler Operator in Mellen, WI to operate a high-pressure wood-fired boiler safely and efficiently on a 12-hour rotating schedule (6am–6pm). You will monitor steam pressure, water levels, fuel and water feed systems, record data, perform blowdowns and routine maintenance, and coordinate with maintenance staff to keep the plant running smoothly.

The role requires strong housekeeping, adherence to PPE and lockout procedures, and the ability to respond to

Qualifications

• Operate boiler safely and efficiently while maintaining desired steam pressure.
• Record boiler data accurately on daily log sheets.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine housekeeping in the boiler room.

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 any emergency situations involving low water, loss of electrical power and fire.
• 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.
• Performs boiler blow downs every 4 hours or as required.
• Maintains proper chemical levels and add as needed.
• Monitors chip room and clear any plug ups.
• Report any problems to Maintenance Crew leader.

Skills

Boiler operation

High pressure boiler

Safety procedures

Log maintenance

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Boiler controls

Job description

Columbia Forest Products, Mellen WI, is seeking a Boiler Operator to join our team.

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.

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

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