Cogen Recovery Utility

Hourly Recovery/Cogen Boiler Operator

Hourly full time with 12 hour rotating shift with occasional overtime required.

Essential Functions: Must be able to meet the requirements of the job. Expectations typically would include:

• Demonstrate safety as a core value and establish a safe work environment by actively leading the safe execution of work.
• Monitor and inspect equipment, computer terminals, switches, valves, gauges, alarms, safety devices, and meters to detect leaks or malfunctions and to ensure that equipment is operating efficiently and safely
• Observe and interpret readings on gauges, meters, and charts registering various aspects of boiler operation to ensure that boilers are operating properly
• Analyze problems and take appropriate action to ensure continuous and reliable operation of equipment and systems
• Maintain daily logs of operation, maintenance and safety activities, including test results, instrument readings, and details of equipment malfunctions and maintenance work
• Investigate and report on accidents
• Receive instructions from steam engineers regarding steam plant and air compressor operations

Qualifications

• 4th Class Stationary Steam preferred but not required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent operating 2+years' experience in Boiler operations
• Power Engineering
• Marine Engineering Pulp and Paper background preferred
• Ability to troubleshoot
• Ability to work in hot environments
• Ability to meet physical requirements associated with position
• Must possess independent decision making and critical thinking skills
• Must possess good mechanical and electrical systems aptitude
• Willingness to progress through the line of promotion to become a Lead Operator in the Cogen or Recovery Departments Proficiency with computer systems