Energy System & Kiln Superintendent

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Energy System & Kiln Superintendent to for a full-time, Direct-hire position working onsite in Leola, AR.

A successful candidate will have excellent organizational and documentation skills, be self-directed, and be confident in their decision-making abilities.

Benefits offered, Paid vacations, and holidays annual bonus opportunity

Relocation assistant is available.

What you will do:

• Directs the power plant operation to ensure safe, efficient, and code-compliant operations.
• Oversee underground utility systems infrastructure operation, maintenance, and repair.
• 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 for working safely and productively.
• Monitor and strictly enforce local, state, and federal environmental compliance regulations.
• Perform supervisory responsibilities per 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 ensure 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.

Qualifications you will need:

• 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 a 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.

What will make you stand out:

• 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.

Sirius Staffing is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Boiler power plant: 5 years (Required)
• wood product industry: 5 years (Required)
• biomass boiler operations: 5 years (Required)
• Boiler cycle chemistry: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $90,000 - $125,000