Dillard Powerhouse - Operator

Roseburg Forest Products; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Matching 401(k)

Job summary

Roseburg Forest Products is seeking a dedicated individual to operate the Dillard steam plant in Oregon. Responsibilities include safely operating high-pressure steam boilers and managing electrical loads for the complex.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of turbine generators, high-pressure boilers, and the ability to monitor and manage BAS alarms. This position offers a full-time role with a focus on safety and teamwork in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of turbine generators, high pressure boilers and related technical systems.
• Experience operating steam turbines.
• Ability to work effectively in diverse teams and create positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate the Dillard steam plant and monitor BAS alarms.
• Ensure continuous flow of electricity, steam, and air in normal and emergency situations.
• Assist with maintenance on power plant and building equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of turbine generators

Experience operating high pressured boilers

Experience working around high voltage equipment

Detail-oriented

Customer service skills

Tools

Factory Talk

CMMS software (e.g., EAM)

Job description

Overview

Location: 10500 Old Hwy 99 S, Dillard, OR, 97432, United States

Job Category: Plant Operations/Production

Industry: Operations

Employee Type: Full-time

Contact information

• Name: Roseburg Forest Products
• Email: [e-mail]

Description

Roseburg Forest Products owns, sustains and responsibly harvests 600,000 acres of U.S. timberlands that yield the highest-quality building materials and specialty wood products that generate pride for the job and stand the test of time. Founded in 1936, the privately-held company has built its reputation for quality, versatility and reliability with products shipped across North America that include medium density fiberboard, softwood and hardwood plywood, dimension and stud lumber, and LVL and I-Joists. See how Roseburg is building and growing at www.roseburg.com and @Roseburg

Roseburg offers an excellent benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance and matching 401(k). Join the industry leader of wood products today!

This position will safely operate the Dillard steam plant, which consists of three high-pressure steam boilers with the combined capacity of 550,000 lbs. per hour of 600lb steam.

Five combined steam turbines capable of 35 MW of power generation.

The operator is responsible for the distribution of the 12,500 Volt and 4160 Volt electrical load to the Dillard complex and to the grid, and will assist with configuring the plant to “Island Mode” if loss of power occurs from PP&L.

This position monitors BAS (building automation system) alarms, and controls within the steam plant. The team member in this role must maintain the skills necessary for the ever-changing technology-based automation systems, by training and learning daily. The team member will be expected to complete a Work order to help with preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on power plant, and building equipment.

Decisions: Position works as a member of a team. Decisions made by this position affect the entire complex. The team member is responsible for maintaining a continuous flow of electricity, steam, and air to the complex in normal and emergency situations. Additional job-related decisions may include when to start or stop equipment, interpreting equipment data and applying corrective actions.

Work Schedule: This position works non-typical hours/shifts and is classified as Dupont schedule. Rotation of 12hrs nights and days.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge of turbine generators, high pressure boilers and related technical systems involving electrical and steam.

Professional Competencies

• Perform duties in a way that advances and supports the goals of the company.
• Work effectively in a diverse team environment and create effective relationships for problem solving and positive interactions.
• Take the initiative, looking for what needs to be done and doing it.
• Actively look for ways to improve the plant or procedures.
• Pay close attention to detail.
• Maintain a safe and safety-conscious workplace.
• Maintain a respectful workplace and model a positive and proactive attitude.
• Model the highest ethical standards.
• Provide superior customer service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating high pressured boilers of 600 psi or greater.
• Experience operating steam turbines.
• Experience working around high voltage equipment and lines.
• Knowledge or some background with steam turbines.
• Knowledge or some background with utility distribution ideally.
• Knowledge or some background with maintenance of Boilers, Air compressors, DA Tanks, RO units, Pumps, and valves.
• Experience with software like Factory Talk, and CMMS software such as EAM.

Requirements

• AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY AND VETERAN