Boiler Operator - Graveyard - Springfield Oregon

Position Title:  Boiler Operator

Reports to:  Boiler Supervisor       

Department: Boiler

Hours per shift:  Employee works 8 hours per day with some overtime.  Two 10-minute breaks and one 20-minute lunch.

Day shift: 7:00 A.M.

to 3:00 P.M.

- Swing shift: 3:00 P.M.

to 11:00 P.M.

- Graveyard: 11:00 P.M.

to 7:00 A.M.

Some off shift or weekend work may be required for relief purposes.

Different shifts will have different days off, and some may have rotating hours.

                                   

Wage:  Level 4

Position Purpose: Boiler operator will be responsible for safe operation of Boiler and related equipment.

Also responsible to oversee Boiler Utility position, and perform repair, fire watch, and clean up duties as assigned.

Maintain safety and quality standards as outlined in the Job hazard Analysis, Standard Operating Procedures, and other requirements as directed by the Supervisor for safe and efficient operation of the boiler.

Must be willing to be evolved in continuous education as directed by Boiler Supervisor

Position Functions:

 

Essential Functions

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These duties are designated as ADA Essential Functions and must be performed in this job.

Maintain water level in Boiler

Maintain steam pressure by monitoring fuel cells, steam load, and dryer gasses.

Continuous monitor of Boiler gauges and readouts.             

Continuous communication with Plywood and veneer, if away from radio on Boiler platform wear a radio.

Communicate when necessary by telephone.

(6) Enter hourly Boiler log readings and necessary reports.

When operating at low fire load (when Plywood is off line) Boiler Operator will most times be working alone.

At these times Operator will handle fuel and clean fuel cells.

Operator must check Boiler readouts at close intervals, (not more than every 15 minutes), and be alert for any alarms.

Alarms are both audible and visual (flashing red light at Boiler front.

Any alarm requires an instant response check of Boiler controls and readouts.

Continuous watch for spot fires especially in rafters, call for help to watch for fires after a flare up.

Make sure you understand company policy for fire watch

Become familiar with facility layout.

Always comply with Federal, State, and Company rules, policies, regulations and procedures.

 

 

Non-Essential Functions

These duties are secondary in nature and are not classified as ADA essential.

Other duties as assigned for facilitation and cross-training purposes

 

Working Environment:  (1) Inside 90%, average temperature 70 degrees F (2) Outside 10%; extreme low temperature 10 degrees F, extreme high temperature 105 degrees F.  Noise or vibration:   Machine noise to include machine being operated as well as other machines close by including Forklifts.

Hazards: See Job Hazard Analysis.

(3)  Atmospheric conditions:  Fumes: Wood, Dust: Limited, Mist: Water, Odors: Wood particle, Gasses: None, Poor Vent...