Boiler / 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.

Outstanding benefits package including:

• Benefits starting Day 1


• Competitive starting pay


• On-the-job training


• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within


• Medical, Dental & Vision


• 401K with company match and additional retirement contribution


• Employee Stock Purchase Plan


• Life Insurance


• Disability Insurance


• Paid vacations and holidays