General Description:

The Boiler Operator shall become an important part of the culture, uphold standards, support the company’s values, and participate in the safe and productive working environment as outlined by the General Manager.  The Boiler Operator is responsible for the safe operation and maintenance all aspects of the Boiler on the premises to Kennebec Lumber Company’s Organizational standards. The operator is responsible for monitoring, adjusting, maintaining including preventative maintenance planning for the Boiler area.

Responsibilities:                                                                                                   

• Operate biomass fuel-burning boiler or auxiliary system equipment in accordance with specifications or instructions.
• Operate valves, pumps, engines, or generators to control and adjust production of biofuels or biomass-fueled power.
• Operate equipment to heat biomass, using knowledge of controls, combustion, and firing mechanisms.
• Operate equipment to start, stop, or regulate biomass-fueled generators, generator units, boilers, engines, or auxiliary systems.
• Inspect biomass power plant or processing equipment, recording or reporting damage and mechanical problems.
• Hourly rounds taking readings and inspection of equipment
• Willing to assist with needs in other departments as needed
• Nightly water columns and bottom blows
• Sharpen chipper knives for the Chipper operator
• Ability to operate a front-end loader to load woodchips for plant
• Ability to work a rotating schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Effectively communicate with other department employees as well as management 

• Assist in Daily Kiln monitoring as needed
• Reading, understanding, executing updates and other SOP’s 
• Developing Standard operating procedures (SOP’s) as needed
• Assist in the development of and sustaining a Preventative Maintenance plan 
• Boiler Inspections
• Perform Grate raking duties
• General Boiler Maintenance 
  1. Sprocket
  2. Pulleys
  3. Basic Mechanical Components
  4. Schedule Outside Vendors for additional Maintenance Items
• Record or report operational data (readings on meters, instruments, and gauges
• All other tasks as assigned

Physical Requirements:

• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Bend, Squat, kneel, reach as needed
• Stand for extended periods of time
• Sit for extended periods of time