Cogen Recovery Utility

About us:

ND Paper is a leading manufacturer of high-quality pulp, paper, and packaging products in the United States, generating over half a billion dollars in annual sales. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Nine Dragons Paper (Holdings) Limited – the largest containerboard producer in the world – ND Paper is part of a global network committed to excellence and innovation. With two integrated pulp and paper mills in Rumford, Maine and Biron, Wisconsin, a packaging plant in Sturtevant, Wisconsin, and two sheeting facilities in Langhorne, Pennsylvania and Fairmont, West Virginia, the ND Paper family produces nearly one million tons of products annually. Our 1,100 dedicated employees are the heart of our operations, and we are committed to fostering positive work environments where individuals can advance and thrive. At ND Paper, we are investing in our future, and that starts with our staff.


$30.86 entry rate. After training period will increase to $41.29 - $46.49 -

Hourly Recovery/Cogen Boiler Operator

Job Details: Hourly full time with 12 hour rotating shift with occasional overtime required.

Essential Functions: Must be able to meet the requirements of the job. Expectations typically would include:

Demonstrate safety as a core value and establish a safe work environment by actively leading the safe execution of work.

  • Monitor and inspect equipment, computer terminals, switches, valves, gauges, alarms, safety devices, and meters to detect leaks or malfunctions and to ensure that equipment is operating efficiently and safely
  • Observe and interpret readings on gauges, meters, and charts registering various aspects of boiler operation to ensure that boilers are operating properly
  • Analyze problems and take appropriate action to ensure continuous and reliable operation of equipment and systems
  • Maintain daily logs of operation, maintenance and safety activities, including test results, instrument readings, and details of equipment malfunctions and maintenance work
  • Investigate and report on accidents
  • Receive instructions from steam engineers regarding steam plant and air compressor operations

Qualifications

  • 4th Class Stationary Steam preferred but not required.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent operating 2+years' experience in Boiler operations
  • Power Engineering
  • Marine Engineering — Pulp and Paper background preferred
  • Ability to troubleshoot
  • Ability to work in hot environments
  • Ability to meet physical requirements associated with position
  • Must possess independent decision making and critical thinking skills
  • Must possess good mechanical and electrical systems aptitude
  • Willingness to progress through the line of promotion to become a Lead Operator in the Cogen or Recovery Departments Proficiency with computer systems
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