Boiler Technician

Starting pay at $25.49 with Training and Progression to $40.31 •$4 per hour shift differential

Benefits Day One:

Medical, Free Dental, 401K Match plus a Pension and More! Boiler Tech 4 is a mid-level position in the Boiler Tech Program. The Program is designated as a Specialized Training Program to develop highly skilled employees responsible for factory power generation through the safe and efficient operation of boiler and turbine equipment. The Boiler Tech Program operates under the provisions set forth in section 5.21 of the collective bargaining agreement. To be selected for entry into the Program, individuals must meet pre-hire qualifications and be the most qualified applicant.

PRE-HIRE QUALIFICATIONS

pre-requisites for entry into Boiler Tech Program High School Diploma or GED certificate is required. Must pass pre-hire mechanical aptitude test (64% or 23 out of 36 correct), and

Basic Skills Tests:

Reading (63% or 10 out of 16 correct) and Arithmetic (64% or 9 out of 14 correct) Individuals are required to submit to and successfully pass a Safety Screen that evaluates their ability to safely execute duties and tasks of this position. Must be able to reference, read and understand how to use MSDS information. Must be able to obtain forklift certification. To the extent any employee is designated or becomes year-round, and is assigned to inter-campaign maintenance, he or she will be expected to obtain the minimum required tools for inter-campaign.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

As a Boiler Technician 6,

Major Duties Include :

Cleaning in the boiler house, & coal handling areas Operates & troubleshoots ash removal equipment Operates & troubleshoots soot blowing equipment On the job study time Other duties as assigned Works overtime as required Completes SOP reading assignments as scheduled Employees must successfully meet requirements below to advance to BT 5 as follows: MN Special Exam Prep (class) Module 1, 2, & 4- boiler Word manuals, complete the book activities to mastery level Complete walkthrough checklist from Word manuals Acquire a MN Special boiler license (maintains the license until the next higher license is acquired) Proficiency in all Boiler Tech 6 duties Adheres to all Company safety policies and performs all work with a "my safety first" approach

Probationary Period:

Must meet requirements for promotion to boiler tech 5 within 8 months to continue in the boiler tech program Boiler Technician 5,

Major Duties Include:

MN Boiler Special license required Successfully performs all tasks of a Boiler Tech 6, other duties as assigned. In addition to Boiler Tech 6 duties, the Boiler Tech 5 continues their studies toward progression to Boiler Tech 4 and accumulates time on his/her license in preparation to write the next boiler license exam Operates & troubleshoots coal handling equipment Completes SOP reading assignments as scheduled Severe weather-related issues such as lancing coal pits & coal stoppage issues throughout the coal system On the job training in all boiler house duties as assigned Works overtime as required Must successfully meet requirements below to advance to BT 4 as follows: All lower Boiler Tech requirements have been successfully completed. Complete word modules 3, 6, & 7, complete the book activities to mastery level 2A Exam Prep Class (if needed, not mandatory to take the class) Nalco Boiler Water Class LIMS Training - Entering Data into the Lab Information Management System Use of Steam Process Training Proficiency in all Boiler Tech 5 duties Acquire a MN 2-A Boiler license (maintains the license until the next higher license is acquired) Adheres to all Company safety policies and performs all work with a "my safety first" approach

Probationary Period:

Must meet requirements for promotion to BT 4 within 18 months to continue in the program Boiler Technician 4,

Major Duties Include:

Boiler operator license required, at minimum, a MN Boiler 2-A license Performs All duties of Boiler Tech 5 & 6 levels to a level acceptable to the PG Supervisor Operates the DCS to a level acceptable to the PG Supervisor Operates the reducing stations to a level acceptable to the PG Supervisor Performs all water tests and properly documents the results according to ACSC guidelines and to a level acceptable to the PG Supervisor Completes daily low water cutoff, column, gage glass & drums testing/blowdown routines Documents boiler, precipitator information during regularly scheduled rounds Maintain boiler furnace(s) & grates, adjust coal beds, stokers, and overfire air as needed Operate & maintain ash silo/ash unloading equipment Can effectively switch feed water pumps without assistance Performs daily rounds and equipment inspections Works overtime as required Performs other duties as assigned Completes SOP reading assignments as scheduled

Compensation Range:

$26.25 - $41.52 /hr

Benefits Include:

Our benefits include eligibility for comprehensive medical insurance starting on day one. In addition, we offer Pension, 401(k) retirement savings plan with a Company match, paid dental, paid basic life insurance, paid short -term disability, voluntary long-term disability, life insurance, vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, and paid holidays. We also offer tuition reimbursement, service awards, and a 24/7 employee assistance program with access to eight confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost. We are proud to offer such a comprehensive package to our employees and believe that it reflects our commitment to their well-being and success. An Equal Opportunity Employer