Boiler Operator: Wood-Fired Plant Technician

Columbia Forest Products Inc.; Mellen (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Forest Products Inc. in Wisconsin seeks an experienced Boiler Operator to run and monitor a high-pressure wood-fired boiler. You will maintain steam pressure, water levels and temperatures, monitor feed systems and record data daily.

You will follow safety procedures, use PPE, perform maintenance, and communicate issues to the maintenance team. Prioritize safe operation and keep logs up to date.

Qualifications

• High School or better.

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.
• Performs boiler blow downs every 4 hours or as required.
• Performs soot blower once per shift. N/A currently
• Communicates boiler operation issues with other operators.
• Maintains inventory of tools, chemicals, salt, etc.
• Reports any mechanical issues to maintenance and/or Maintenance Supervisor.
• Becomes knowledgeable of troubleshooting procedures.
• Uses good housekeeping practices. Keeps up on dust and cobwebs.
• 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.

Education

High School or better

Job description

Columbia Forest Products Inc. in Wisconsin seeks an experienced Boiler Operator to run and monitor a high-pressure wood-fired boiler. You will maintain steam pressure, water levels and temperatures, monitor feed systems and record data daily.

You will follow safety procedures, use PPE, perform maintenance, and communicate issues to the maintenance team. Prioritize safe operation and keep logs up to date.