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Amherst College

Boiler Operator (3rd Shift)

Amherst, MA · On-site

$35/hr

Monitor and operate all plant-related equipment, including but not limited to high-pressure boilers, heat recovery steam generator, and dual-fuel gas turbine generator set Repairing and Maintaining ...

Amherst College

Boiler Operator (3rd Shift)

Amherst, VA · On-site

$35/hr

Monitor and operate all plant-related equipment, including but not limited to high-pressure boilers, heat recovery steam generator, and dual-fuel gas turbine generator set Repairing and Maintaining ...

Andritz

Service Account Manager

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

$110K - $130K/yr

Wood Yard, Cooking, Lime Kiln, Recausticizing, Evaporators, Power and Recovery Boiler Areas, and Automation. * Visit customers in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Wyoming on a regular cycle. * Identify ...

Liberty

Boiler-Chiller Tech II

Lynchburg, VA · On-site

Monitors all boilers, chillers, heat recover pumps and fans. * Performs chemical testing on heating water in boilers/heat exchangers and water in cooling towers, chillers, and other plant systems.

Westrock

Mgr II, Mfg Ops

West Point, VA · On-site

$121K - $203K/yr

... recovery, recovery boiler, cogen, turbine generator, lime kiln, steam turbine, gas turbine, Power & Recovery, power manager, power & recovery manager, recovery manager, power area manager, power ...

Smurfit Westrock

Mgr II, Mfg Ops

West Point, VA · On-site

$121K - $203K/yr

... recovery, recovery boiler, cogen, turbine generator, lime kiln, steam turbine, gas turbine, Power & Recovery, power manager, power & recovery manager, recovery manager, power area manager, power ...

Sylvamo

Area Process Manager-Power

Ticonderoga, NY · On-site

$110K - $129K/yr

Mange the reliability of the power boiler, turbine generator, Utilities, Recovery Boiler, Evaporator, Demineralizer and wastewater treatment systems. * Provide guidance to the Mill to achieve minimum ...

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As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for recovery boiler in the United States is $31.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.61 and $33.41 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a recovery boiler?

A Recovery Boiler job involves operating and maintaining recovery boilers in pulp and paper mills to recover chemicals and generate steam for energy production. Responsibilities include monitoring boiler performance, ensuring safety compliance, conducting inspections, and performing routine maintenance. Operators must troubleshoot issues, optimize efficiency, and adhere to environmental regulations. Strong attention to detail and knowledge of boiler systems are essential.

What skills and qualifications are needed for a recovery boiler operator?

To thrive as a Recovery Boiler operator, you need a solid understanding of boiler operations, chemical recovery processes, and relevant safety protocols, often backed by technical training or an industrial engineering background. Familiarity with Distributed Control Systems (DCS), boiler instrumentation, and certifications such as a Power Engineering license are common requirements. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and clear communication help operators excel in fast-paced and potentially hazardous environments. These skills ensure the recovery boiler operates efficiently, safely, and within regulatory guidelines in a mill or manufacturing setting.

What challenges do recovery boiler operators face?

Recovery Boiler operators often face challenges such as maintaining optimal operating conditions under varying loads, troubleshooting unexpected equipment malfunctions, and adhering to strict environmental and safety regulations. They must constantly monitor system parameters and respond quickly to alarms or issues to prevent downtime or hazardous incidents. Working within a team, coordination and communication with maintenance personnel and process engineers are essential for smooth operations. Success in this role requires adaptability, vigilance, and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a dynamic industrial environment.

What does a recovery boiler do?

A recovery boiler is used in pulp and paper mills to burn black liquor, a byproduct of the pulping process, to generate steam and recover chemicals used in papermaking. It plays a critical role in energy production and chemical recovery, requiring operators to monitor combustion and emissions closely. Skilled operators often need certifications and safety training to work safely in this environment.
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Boiler Operator (3rd Shift)

Amherst College

Amherst, MA • On-site

$35/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Amherst College rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

126th of 620 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.
Job Description:
Amherst College invites applications for the Boiler Operator position. The Boiler Operator is a full-time, year-round position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $35 to 40 per hour.
The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Click here for Benefits Information.
Support Central Energy Plant efforts to oversee, operate, and maintain the high-pressure steam plant and cogeneration plant in a safe and efficient manner. Perform repairs and maintenance on high-pressure boilers and associated equipment. Requires attention to detail, problem-solving, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, as well as the ability to multitask and function efficiently under extreme conditions. The Boiler Operator works collaboratively with a diverse campus community in respectful, inclusive, collaborative ways.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Operating Equipment
  • Monitor and operate all plant-related equipment, including but not limited to high-pressure boilers, heat recovery steam generator, and dual-fuel gas turbine generator set

Repairing and Maintaining Systems
  • Clean and maintain building interior and exterior, test and maintain reverse osmosis water purification system for nitrogen oxide emission control, as well as maintain and change ammonia bottles for emission control
  • Repair pumps, motors, valves, actuators and controls for boilers and associated equipment

Monitoring and Testing Equipment
  • Record plant readings and data, blow down the boiler, water column, and test high and low water alarm, test boiler water, and adjust chemicals as needed, as well as test and regenerate water softeners
  • Clean oil strainers at the skid and burner, blow soot on both boilers, monitor, record, and receive fuel oil deliveries

Qualifications:
Required
  • Massachusetts 2nd Class Fireman's license or above
  • 1 to 3 years of experience operating a high-pressure boiler plant
  • Ability to maintain, service and repair pumps, valves, actuators, high-pressure boilers and associated controls and equipment
  • Successful completion of required reference and background checks
  • An acceptable criminal offender records information (CORI) check
  • Successful completion of pre-employment physical and lift test

Preferred
  • Massachusetts 1st Class Fireman's license or above
  • 5 plus years of experience operating a high-pressure boiler plant

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted.(Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen.) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Amherst College is committed to an inclusive hiring process and will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates throughout the application and interview process upon request.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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