Dryer Furnace Operator

Job Title: Dryer Furnace Operator

Job Reference No: 20221

Department: Operations

Job Grade: 8

Job Type: Deliver

Career Family: Operational

Reports to: Operations Supervisor

Nos Post Holders:

Location:

Date updated: May 11, 2021

Purpose:

This role is responsible for all aspects pertaining to the operation of dryer island and all associated equipment at the production facility locations. The individual would be operating mobile equipment, as well as performing maintenance activities on equipment and administrative functions to support the site operations.

Organization Chart:

Dimensions:

- No direct reports

- Maintain internal relationships with co-workers and supervisors

- Receive and maintain all required safety certifications

- Receive, maintain, and stay proficient on associated equipment related to role responsibilities

Key Accountabilities:

- Take ownership of personal development

- Adhere to agreed policies and practices to maintain an effective workplace capable of meeting its objectives

- Manage relationships internally and externally

- Share expertise and knowledge

- Train with shift control room operators to reach certification to operate the Dryer Island controls for fill in duties

- Drive HSE culture at the site including environmental and safety accountability throughout the organization

- Proactively cross train in plant roles such as Control room operator, Chipper & Log crane, etc.

- Using daily checklists and assigned preventative maintenance, maintain optimal performance of the plants drying capabilities

- Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Experience required:

High school diploma or equivalent required

- Minimum of 3-5 years industrial experience

- Ability to adapt to working within a team or lone working environment, with minimal supervision

- Maintain and adjust equipment to maximize production and minimize downtime

- Must have a professional attitude and work well with others

- Demonstrated electrical and/or mechanical aptitude

- Promote a safe working environment and follow all workplace and job safety procedures

- Perform/coordinate good housekeeping in the facility

- Operate loaders, forklifts, manlifts, and various other mobile equipment

- Ability to use HMI interfaces to make operational adjustments as needed

Special Features:

Able to work in a hot, humid, cold and noisy industrial environments; must be able to stand for long periods of time; able to work at elevated heights

Measures of Success:

Prepare equipment and ensure production settings are accurate

- Complete production log sheets, work instructions, and other related paperwork

- Monitor gauge readings and make adjustments when necessary

- Performs housekeeping duties as requested, is responsible for keeping designated area clean and clear of safety hazards

- Working with the maintenance team on troubleshooting issues in assigned area build and expand upon electrical/mechanical aptitudes

- Approach issues, mechanical failures, and operational issues with a Continuous Improvement mindset

- Proactively work with supervisors to bring business improvements forward that improve operational costs and efficiencies

- Qualify for control room backup operator

- Predict operational adjustments that need to be made based on weather and other circumstances

How You Need to Act:

Self-driven with ability to adapt to working within a team or lone working environment, with minimal supervision.

- Commitment to work safely and consistently demonstrate safe behaviours & attitude

- Demonstrates interpersonal skills that enhance the team approach to work and problem solving

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Physical/Mental Requirements

Physical/Mental Abilities

Significant

(>50%)

Frequent

(10-50%)

Seldom

(<10%)

Never

(0%)

Use written (verbal visual) sources of information, e.g. read reports, procedural documentation, reference materials

X

Perform detailed work requiring visual activity, e.g. repair electronic equipment

X

Uses non-verbal auditory sources of information, e.g. alarms

X

Use oral communication to perform work, e.g. answer telephone, receive visitors

X

Digital dexterity, e.g. using computer keyboard

X

Stand

X

Sit

X

Reach

X

Grasp

X

Lift/Carry objects which weigh over 10 pounds

X

Lift/Carry objects which weigh over 50 pounds

X

Walk

X

Climb

X

Kneel

X

Squat/Bend

X

Push/Pull

X

Make minor decisions requiring limited judgement, e.g. task sequencing, filing, sorting mail

X

Make general decisions in the absence of specific directions, e.g. prioritizing workload

X

Perform activities requiring sustained concentration, e.g. designing, planning work

X