Energy System & Kiln Superintendent

Energy System & Kiln Superintendent

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

What you will do:

• Directs the operation of the power plant to ensure safe, efficient, and code-compliant operations.
• Oversees the operation, maintenance, and repair of underground utility systems infrastructure.
• 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 to work safely and productively.
• Monitor and ensure local, state, and federal environmental compliance regulations are strictly enforced.
• Perform supervisory responsibilities in accordance with 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 insure 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 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.

Our highly competitive compensation package includes:

• 25% Bonus
• Benefits starting Day 1
• On-the-job training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k with company match plus an additional retirement contribution
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays

Travel Required - Yes. 10% expected travel. Must be able to travel via car and air when required.