MILL Boiler Operator

Posted 21 Days Ago
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Tacoma, WA
1-3 Years Experience
Logistics
The Role
The Boiler Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the Boiler Room, managing steam and condensate systems, performing maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring proper functioning to meet production demands while maintaining accurate records and communication with the production crew.
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Job Requisition #:

029097 MILL Boiler Operator (Open)

Job Description:

Location: Tacoma, WA

Position Overview

The Boiler Operator works closely with the production crew to adjust the steam systems per operation demands. The Boiler Operator’s primary responsibility is to manage the safe and efficient operation of the Boiler Room, and to ensure the steam and condensate systems are functioning properly while meeting production demands. Frequent communication with the production crew is essential. This work is primarily located, but not limited to the Boiler Room.

Main job duties are as follows:

  • Safely operate the boilers, steam, condensate and water make up systems to minimize waste and maximize efficiency.
  • Maintain, and troubleshoot the entire steam, condensate and make up water systems. This includes all steam and condensate flows, valves, pumps, and controls. Specific areas to be monitored on a continuous basis including boilers (water level and operation), DA tank, feed water pumps, chemical feed system, water softener, dryers, turbine, and line shaft operation.
  • On startups operate the steam turbine and dryers. Closely monitor boilers, steam and condensate systems and take appropriate corrective actions as needed - until all those systems are stabilized.
  • Perform all necessary paper work, and maintain the log book.
  • Perform water chemistry tests every day shift.
  • Blow down the gauge glass and test the Low water cut-off system every day while the boilers operate. Perform a bottom blow-down once per shift.
  • Monitor the automated surface blow down operation.
  • Take and record necessary readings at the beginning of every shift.
  • Maintain all chart recorders, and change them out at the beginning of day shift.
  • Items that need attention every shift include chemical pumps and tanks, condensate pumps, and sump pumps. Items that need attention on a weekly basis include greasing and oiling feed water pumps, sounding of oil tanks.
  • Housekeeping responsibilities include all work areas, specifically at all Boiler room related equipment, boiler room floor (swept once per shift), and associated steam support areas.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Class #2 Boiler License with City of Tacoma certification, or a Class #3 Boiler License plus 3 or more years of experience and the ability to receive a Class 2 license within one year of the original hire date.
  • Maintenance skills such as welding, pipe fitting and electrical experience are a plus.
  • Industrial work experience is a plus.

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40



Compensation Range:

The wage rate for this position is $ 34.14 to $ 42.12 per hour. The wage rate offered for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. For wage rates that show equal in both fields, the starting rate is the same for all applicants that apply for this role. The starting rate is not representative of future compensation increases. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive in addition to the hourly wage.

Benefits Statement:

Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits which are available for eligible colleagues effective day one.

EEO Statement:

https://www.greif.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/HR-101-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Policy-English.pdf

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, gender, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.

Top Skills

Boiler Operation
Condensate Systems
Steam Systems
Water Chemistry Testing
The Company
HQ: Delaware, OH
3,804 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1877

What We Do

Greif (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), is a global leader in industrial packaging products and services and is pursuing its vision: be the best performing customer service company in the world. The Company produces steel, plastic and fibre drums, intermediate bulk containers, reconditioned containers, containerboard, uncoated recycled paperboard, coated recycled paperboard, tubes and cores and a diverse mix of specialty products. The Company also manufactures packaging accessories and provides filling, packaging and other services for a wide range of industries. Greif also manages timber properties in the southeastern United States. The Company is strategically positioned in more than 35 countries to serve global as well as regional customers. Additional information is on the Company's website at www.greif.com.

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