Apprentice Operator Jobs in Calvin, LA (NOW HIRING)

Our client is searching for a kiln/boiler superintendent at their biomass plant in Joyce, LA. The successful candidate will be responsible for directing and overseeing the daily operations of the plant’s kiln and boiler systems to ensure safe, efficient, and code-compliant performance. This includes supervising employees involved in these operations, maintaining and repairing equipment, and managing utility systems infrastructure.​

Key Duties:

• Supervise power plant operations and ensure compliance with all safety and environmental regulations.
• Oversee the operation, maintenance, and repair of boilers, kilns, and associated systems.
• Develop and update plant operating procedures and guidelines for optimal performance.​
• Monitor plant costs, maximize generation, and enforce regulatory compliance.
• Manage daily operations, coordinate priorities for critical maintenance, and train operations staff.

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.

Required qualifications:

• 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.
• MUST have Navy/Military Energy Systems Training
• 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 you will bring:

• 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.

What happens next:

If you’re excited about this opportunity and ready to join our team, apply today! Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. We review applications on a rolling basis and will keep you updated throughout the process.

Thank you for your interest—we look forward to meeting you!

Joy and Grace, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.