Senior Boiler Operator

Selectek; Conyers (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Selectek is seeking a Senior Boiler Operator in Conyers, GA to safely operate a Bubbling Fluidized Bed boiler and Steam Turbine Generator, provide shift leadership, and ensure continuous, compliant production for a high-volume paper manufacturing facility.

You will manage fuel preparation, monitor plant systems via DCS, and lead a small team while upholding strict safety and environmental standards. This role requires 5+ years of boiler experience and supervisory skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; boiler license/certification preferred.
• 5+ years operating high-pressure industrial boilers, including BFB tech and STG.
• 2+ years supervisory, shift-lead, or relay-lead experience in power/industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the BFB boiler and STG; maintain drum levels, temperatures, and pressures.
• Direct and coordinate the shift team, including Junior Operator and support staff.
• Ensure fuel handling, air/steam balances, and water chemistry meet safety and environmental standards.
• Oversee Lockout/Tagout procedures and support outages or shutdowns as needed.
• Maintain housekeeping and enforce OSHA and company safety policies.

Skills

Boiler operations

BFB technology

STG operation

Leadership

DCS/SCADA

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Boiler Operator license or ASME/NIULPE certification

Tools

DCS/SCADA interfaces

Job description

We have an immediate opening for a Senior Boiler Operator in Conyers, GA. The primary function of this role is the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of our Bubbling Fluidized Bed (BFB) boiler and Steam Turbine Generator (STG) system. This critical power infrastructure directly supplies the essential steam and electricity required to sustain the facility’s high-volume paper machine and paper-making manufacturing processes. In addition to advanced technical operations, the Senior Boiler Operator serves as the shift lead, directly supervising and coordinating the daily activities of the Junior Operator, Material Handlers, and Day Laborers. The successful candidate will ensure seamless fuel yard management, peak thermal efficiency, and strict adherence to environmental and safety standards.

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of experience operating high-pressure industrial boilers, with specific, hands‑on experience running Bubbling Fluidized Bed (BFB) technology and Steam Turbine Generators.
• Leadership: Minimum of 2 years of supervisory, shift‑lead, or relief‑lead experience within a power plant or heavy manufacturing environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Comprehensive understanding of fluidized bed dynamics, solid fuel handling systems (walking floors, conveyors, shredders), steam cycles, and industrial water treatment.
• Education/Licensing: High School Diploma or GED required; a valid ASME/NIULPE Boiler Operator certification or stationary engineer license is highly preferred.
• Skills: Strong computer literacy with DCS/SCADA interfaces, clear radio communication skills, and the ability to make critical decisions calmly under pressure.
• Availability: Must be willing and able to work a rotating shift schedule (including days, nights, weekends, and holidays) to support a 24/7/365 production facility.
• Safety Awareness: Comprehensive knowledge of power plant safety, especially in high energy systems, confined spaces, incipient fire suppression, first aid, rotating machinery, and heavy equipment operations. Proven ability to observe hazards and avoid accidents by correctly anticipating the consequences of action.

Main Duties

• Boiler & Turbine Operations: Safely operate, monitor, and troubleshoot the BFB boiler and Steam Turbine Generator (STG) via the Distributed Control System (DCS) and local plant walks. Maintain stable drum levels, steam temperatures, and pressures.
• Utility Supply Management: Ensure a reliable, uninterrupted supply of high-pressure steam and cogenerated electricity to match the real‑time production demands.
• Shift Leadership & Supervision: Direct, mentor, and evaluate the shift team, including the Junior Operator, Material Handlers, and Day Laborers. Assign daily operational, fuel processing, and housekeeping tasks to ensure smooth shift coverage.
• Fuel Prep & Material Management: Oversee the material handling team as they receive, stockpile, and feed alternative fuels (wood waste, paper mill rejects, and biomass) into the BFB system. Adjust fuel feed rates and bed parameters to optimize combustion efficiency based on fuel moisture and quality fluctuations.
• Water Chemistry & Environmental Compliance: Perform and review boiler feedwater chemistry tests. Monitor emissions monitoring systems (CEMS) and manage ash handling systems to guarantee full compliance with local, state, and EPA environmental permits.
• Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Diagnose mechanical and electrical abnormalities early. Isolate equipment safely using strict Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols, issue maintenance work orders, and assist during planned outages or emergency shutdowns.
• Safety & Housekeeping: Enforce OSHA regulations and company's corporate safety policies. Maintain pristine housekeeping standards across the power island and fuel preparation areas.