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A successful candidate will have excellent organizational and documentation skills, be self-directed, and be confident in their decision-making abilities.
Job Responsibility:
Directs the operation of the power plant to ensure safe, efficient, and code-compliant operations
Oversees the operation, maintenance, and repair of underground utility systems infrastructure
Functions as the project manager for all drying-related and energy projects undertaken at the division
Maintain a safe and clean working environment by observing safety and security procedures, and reporting/correcting potentially unsafe conditions
Supervise the daily operation of the entire generating unit or plant while holding supervised employees accountable to work safely and productively
Monitor and ensure local, state, and federal environmental compliance regulations are strictly enforced
Perform supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company’s policies, procedures, and guidelines
Direct on-the-job training for operator trainees/apprentices and new control operators
Ensure generation expectations are delivered through cooperative relationships with corporate trading and load dispatching groups
Build and maintain cooperative working relationships with other departments, including Administration, Engineering, and Maintenance
Develop and implement thermal efficiency improvement initiatives
Monitor and control costs associated with the operations of the plant
Coordinate priorities to insure critical maintenance work is accomplished
Develop, maintain and update plant operating procedures and guidelines
Maximize generation and maintain efficient operation of all plant processes associated with the power plant
Requirements:
A minimum of five years of operations experience in a biomass boiler power plant or similar industrial facility
In lieu of 5 years of experience, the equivalent combination of plant operations experience and education or bachelor’s degree in an applicable field plus a year of experience
Communication and interpersonal skills to communicate expectations, coach employees, provide feedback and work collaboratively with other departments
Ability to make timely decisions during critical plant conditions
Basic computer skills, including e-mail and word processing
Nice to have:
Knowledge of biomass boiler operations and plant systems
Experience in the wood products industry
Supervisory skills include the ability to implement action plans for achieving objectives and to manage daily operations
Familiarity with operational performance improvement including heat rate, cycle isolation, and turbine performance
Working knowledge of boiler cycle chemistry
Familiarity with maintenance management systems
Experience with bargaining unit environments and collective bargaining agreements
Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools
What we offer:
Benefits starting Day 1
On-the-job training
A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
Medical
Dental
401k with company match plus an additional retirement contribution