Boiler Senior Leader

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for operational leadership of steam generation systems and support sugar mill supervisor on proper plant operations that support sugar production. Work involves ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable boiler performance while leading a team of operators and coordinating with maintenance and production teams. Drives continuous improvement, maximizes energy efficiency, cross-trains staff, and ensures compliance with all safety and environmental regulations.

Work is performed under general directions with extensive latitude in the use of initiative and independent judgment. Position relies on experience and subject-matter expertise to apply advanced concepts, techniques, and knowledge of processes.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The essential functions in this job description are intended only as an illustration of the various types of duties that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from job performance requirements if work is similar or related to the job.

• Operates boilers and checks for the proper burning of bagasse and minimize the use of natural gas

• Partners with maintenance teams to ensure proper preventative and predictive maintenance programs

• Oversees inspections, repairs, and outages for boilers and related systems

• Ensures equipment reliability and minimizes unplanned downtime

• Maintains and operates boilers and auxiliary equipment in accordance with established operational procedures

• Performs boiler internal inspections after lock-out and tag-out for cleaning; leads all boiler compliance testing

• Ensures compliance with boiler performance standards and maintains accountability for safe and efficient operations

• Recommends operational improvements to maximize plant efficiency

• Availability for on-call coverage for emergency responses

• Reports any accidents, mechanical issues or damage to company equipment promptly to the supervisor

• Works collaboratively with other team members and supervisors to achieve project goals

• Ensures the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times

• Follows organizational and public safety guidelines and protocols, performs job functions in a safe manner, and reports all safety hazards per established policies and procedures

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• May schedule and motivate personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; make recommendations regarding disciplinary action

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED and five (5) years of experience in bagasse and gas-fired boiler operations at an industrial facility, including some previous lead-worker responsibility or demonstrated ability to lead the work of others; 
• OR a combination of experience, certification, education and training that demonstrates expertise in the related areas.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES OR SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• None

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual – English and Spanish

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

• Thorough knowledge of boiler operations, combustion systems, and steam generation

• Thorough knowledge of bagasse-fired and gas-fired boiler systems 

• Thorough knowledge of safety protocols and compliance standards related to repairing boiler equipment

• Skill in using mathematics required for the work

• Ability to operate forklift and manlift

• Ability to troubleshoot and repair boiler auxiliary equipment

• Ability to read manuals, blueprints, schematics, and diagrams 

• Ability to work in industrial environments

• Ability to adapt quickly to a multicultural environment

• Ability to plan, assign, and guide the work of assigned staff 

• Ability to follow instructions from supervisors and managers

• Ability to plan, assign, and guide the work of assigned staff 

• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a service-oriented team

• Ability to clearly communicate and understand information in English, orally and in writing 

• Ability to follow safety guidelines and protocols and perform job functions in a safe manner

• Ability to work rotating shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, while maintaining consistent performance and adherence to operational standards

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those interacted with during work regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, military service, or diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds

• Ability to maintain regular attendance to ensure efficient and effective performance of job duties

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) REQUIREMENTS: 

• Depending on functional area of assignment, tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (up to 50 pounds). Tasks that require moving objects of significant weight require the assistance of another person and/or use of proper techniques and moving equipment. Tasks may involve some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

• Tasks are regularly performed inside and/or outside with exposure to adverse environmental conditions (e.g., dirt, cold, rain, fumes).

• Some tasks require manual dexterity, in addition to visual and hearing acuity. Some tasks may involve identifying and distinguishing colors. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual cues or signals. 

FIRST-CLASS BENEFITS: We offer a suite of benefits, including but not limited to:

• Health, dental, vision

• Short-term and Long-term Disability

• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity

• Employee assistance program – offers confidential counseling and support with mental, financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, jury duty)

• 401(k) program with highly competitive match

• Tuition reimbursement

COMPANY VISION:

SCGC’s vision is to deliver the greatest value to our member-growers and employees by being an industry leader in all we do. We are passionate about our vision, and we are looking for others that are equally as passionate.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida (SCGC) is made up of primarily family-owned grower-members who cultivate sugarcane on over 75,000 acres of land, mainly in Palm Beach County, Florida. The Cooperative oversees the mechanical harvesting, processing, and marketing of raw sugar, molasses, and other by-products. With a workforce of over 500 employees, SCGC plays a key role in the sugarcane industry. Learn more at scgc.org.

Sugar Cane Growers Cooperative of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer.