What are the responsibilities and job description for the Boiler Operator position at West Fraser?
What you will do:
- Perform daily equipment check on the Boiler area mobile equipment per check sheet.
- Observe fuel in fuel house and level of fuel over floor chains. Adjust as needed to ensure a steady flow of well-mixed and dry fuel will be transferred by the floor chains to the boilers.
- Maintain correct surplus of fuel in the Fuel house by removal of fuel and or re-injecting fuel through the hog.
- Assist the boiler operator in daily operation of the boilers as needed.
- Assist the boiler operator in any mechanical failure that hinders production.
- Remove full ash pans on all boilers and replace with empty pans by use of Pan Truck or Cat.
- Perform daily clean-up tasks as scheduled by supervisor or boiler operator.
- Set-up to Boiler Operator as needed for vacancies/vacation relief.
What you need to be successful:
- Operate equipment to maintain full production pace, quality, safety, and uptime.
- Demonstrate team player skills in working with co-workers and supervisors.
- Have good performance, safety, and attendance records.
- Must demonstrate good communication skills.
- Must have ability to identify and communicate potential problems and work to solve them.
- Must be physically capable of performing job duties.
- Know general lockout procedures and demonstrate safe behaviors.
- Must know how to use material safety data sheets (MSDS, Your Right to Know), Safe Work Practice Guides and demonstrate knowledge of Emergency Response Procedures.
- Maintain clean workstations and demonstrate good housekeeping behaviors.
- Above all else, must be highly motivated and a self starter.
- Proven ability to work without direct supervision.
- Demonstrate ability to work safely with and properly care for tools and equipment.
- Willingness to work overtime, odd hours, weekends, holidays, and other shifts as required.
- Willing to perform other duties or positions as required or requested by supervisors.
- REQUIRED TO QUALIFY BOILER OPERATOR WITHIN 6 MONTHS
- REQUIRED TO WORK 12 HOUR ROTATING SHIFTS - INCLUDING WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS.
What will make you stand out:
- Minimum of six (6) months to one year in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
With our highly competitive compensation package and outstanding benefits, you will get:
- Benefits starting Day 1
- Wellness Pay Program
- Competitive starting pay
- On-the-job training
- A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k with company match
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid vacations and holidays
Safety is one of West Fraser's core values and our employees can expect a challenging, stable work environment with career development opportunities.
Apply:
If you are ready to build your career in a company that thrives on growth, a safe work environment, rewarding work, challenge, and opportunity, come build your career with us at West Fraser: www.westfraser.com/careers
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply through our online application process as resumes will not be accepted at the site. No phone inquiries, please.
Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check, a drug screen test, and a physical.
West Fraser is a diversified wood products company producing lumber, OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and energy with over 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, and Europe. We are the largest lumber producer in North America, a leading global manufacturer of wood-based panels, and the world’s largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB).
We are a growing company, believe strongly in promoting from within, and pride ourselves on providing a challenging environment with continuous development. The successful candidate should be interested in future growth opportunities within the company. We offer a competitive benefits package including, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, 401-k savings plans with company match, and vacation.
West Fraser believes inclusive, diverse teams build a more vibrant workforce, safer operations, and a stronger company overall. We strive to create workplaces and leadership teams that are reflective of the diverse communities we are a part of. We will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, gender, national origin, or any other protected legal characteristic.
West Fraser is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D & Drug-Free Workplace
Travel Required
Occasional - for training purposes only.
