Shift Stationary Engineer - Pellet Mill
Great Northern Timber Resources
Upper Musquodoboit, NS
Reporting to the shift Lead Hand, the primary function of this position is to control equipment in an industrial manufacturing process. System includes a bark-burning industrial furnace, 125 HP Clever Brookes Boiler, MEC Rotary
Drum Dryer and Grinding & Pelleting Equipment.
Responsibilities:
Monitor production line equipment
Operate GTS wet fuel biomass furnace and Brookes boiler.
Dry wood products in rotary drum dryer
Monitor conveyors, hammer mills, pelleting and cooling equipment.
Perform boiler tests, pellet quality tests, moisture sample tests, particle size tests required to meet production targets and standards.
Regulate material levels in dry fibre bins.
Perform maintenance activities to furnace, boiler & water systems as required.
Follow all safety and lockout procedures for the equipment being used. Wear all required Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE) on the job and maintain it in good working condition.
Proactive communication with other operators and key Pellet Plant personnel.
Complete visual inspections to ensure equipment is in good working condition.
Monitor boiler feed water and arrange chemical requirements with suppliers.
Report any damage to equipment or buildings occurring on shift to the Lead Hand.
Strive to meet production requirements.
Work to ensure pellet quality meets or exceeds contract targets.
Perform other duties, as requested by Chief Stationary Engineer, Lead Hand, Maintenance Lead or Pellet Mill Manager.
Qualifications and Skills Required:
Commitment to a safe work culture.
High School diploma, GED or equivalent professional experience.
Current Nova Scotia Class 4 Stationary Engineer Certificate.
1 - 2 years of experience working in an industrial environment is an asset.
Knowledge of operating mill equipment, systems and mill production methods is an asset.
Knowledge of mechanical and electrical repair concepts is an asset.
Knowledge of Mill production methods.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
Ability to prioritize multiple projects without losing focus on the details.
Ability to work independently in a timely basis.
Ability to work in a team environment and to communicate at all levels.
This full-time position requires 12 hour rotating shifts; 4 days on/4 days off; days/nights.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental care
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Vision care
Work Location: In person
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