Boiler Technician (Licensed)
Starting pay at $34.
49 ($4.
00 extra when on shift) with Training and Progression to $39.
14 (plus $4.
00 when on shift)
**Additional $4.
00/hr shift incentive on top of starting pay when working the 12 hour Rotating Dupont Shift Schedule!!
Benefits Day One: Medical, Free Dental, 401K Match plus a Pension and More!
The Boiler Technician 1 is the highest position in the Boiler Technician Training Program, which is designed to develop highly skilled employees responsible for factory power generation through the safe and efficient operation of boiler and turbine equipment.
Successful applicants will be placed initially at the level of Boiler Technician 3.
Employees may then advance in the Program to Boiler Technician 2 and Boiler Technician 1 based on training, skills, successful job performance, and completion of related assessments and license requirements.
License Required:
Minimum of MN Boiler 1-A license
Job Requirements:
PRE-HIRE QUALIFICATIONS:
MN Boiler 1-A license and successful industrial work experience as a Boiler Operator
High School Diploma or GED certificate is required
Must pass pre-hire mechanical aptitude test and basic skills tests in reading and math
Individuals are required to submit to and successfully pass a Safety Screen that evaluates their ability to safely execute duties and tasks of this position.
Must be able to reference, read and understand how to use SDS information.
Must be able to obtain forklift certification.
Boiler Technician 3 Major Duties:
MN Boiler 1-A license required
Operates boiler(s) and turbine generator(s), makes necessary changes to the operation as needed/required to ensure operations conform to ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) and NBIC (National Board Inspection standards
Operates boiler feedwater pumps, fans, and turbine
Performs turbine generator rounds & weekly testing/routines
Operates & maintain chemical treatment systems and water softeners
Enters coal & water chemistry log information into Labvantage
Completes environmental rounds & signs environmental report
Switches feed water pumps
Operates the steam turbine(s)
Cleans the turbine/generator room
Completes SOP reading assignments as scheduled
Operates the Reducing stations
Other duties as assigned and works overtime as required.
Boiler Technician 2 Major Duties:
Responsible for all Boiler Technician 3 duties
Responsible for startup and shutdown of the boilers and turbine(s)
Understands how to by-pass the turbine generator if/when needed
Understands how to switch turbine operation as needed
Understands how to maximize and optimize boiler efficiency
Provides effective leadership on the shift
Other duties as assigned and works overtime as required
Boiler Technician 1 Major Duties:
MN Boiler Chief A license required
Responsible for all Boiler Technician 2 and 3 duties
Oversees all shift activities relative to the operation of the boiler(s), turbine, generator, and associated equipment
Responsible for all boiler personnel job assignments on shift; duties include but are not limited to: ash pulling, coal operation, cleaning, maintenance activities…etc.
Operates all boiler house equipment within conditions
Provides leadership and development to lower-level boiler techs, serves as mentor
Responsible for creating maintenance notifications
Oversees and performs maintenance activities
Monitors boiler, turbine generators and electrostatic precipitators to ensure optimum safe operation.
Reads the operating board and gauges, explains the use and meaning of all boiler house and turbine generator related equipment and appurtenance
Monitors and operates boilers and turbine generators through computerized control systems regarding fuel air ratio, etc.
Responsible for start-up and shutdown of the boiler(s) and turbine(s); and warm-up, start-up, operation, emergency procedures, and shutdown of the soot blowers
Completes all logs, checklists, etc.
, required to document boiler operation
Explains actions to be taken in the event of an emergency or shutdown
Responsible for the daily/weekly cleaning list, preparation for factory audits related to the boiler house, and the general safety & sanitation of the boiler house.
Other duties as assigned and works overtime as required.
An Equal Opportunity Employer