Operator Boiler

Safely and efficient operation of steam boilers, monitoring and adjusting boiler controls, operate the water treatment system, performing routine monitoring including reading gauges, water and steam quality, performing lab analyses and recording the data. Performing equipment trouble shooting and ensuring compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

Operating and maintaining high-pressure boilers, including starting up and shutting down, monitoring performance, and adjusting controls; Performing routine inspections on boilers, including cleaning, lubricating, and troubleshooting; Monitoring and recording boiler and water performance data, reporting abnormalities; Operating the well water system, including softener system, reverse osmosis system, fire protection, plant wells and domestic water; Maintaining a clean and organized boiler room and handling fuel, chemicals, and hazardous materials safely; Performing manual blowdown of boilers, sight glasses, and orifice tap leg lines; Checking wells and testing water supply, interpreting results before taking remedial action; Performing routine lubrication of equipment and semi-skilled maintenance tasks; Preparing required permits (lock out/tag out, flange breaking, confined space, hot work); Cleaning and preparing equipment for maintenance or outages and involving management for outside contractor resources

Requirements

High school education or equivalent; Experience in industrial manufacturing setting or relevant work experience in industrial chemical plant; Hands-on experience troubleshooting boiler equipment with appropriate level of mechanical/electrical aptitude; Adequate physical strength to perform essential job tasks (ability to lift 50 pounds without mechanical assistance); Ability to work outdoors with occasional exposure to weather and temperature extremes; Ability to perform prolonged physical activity (12-hour shifts); Sensory faculties to safely perform job duties and react to hazardous conditions; Ability to wear required PPE (safety shoes, eye protection, hearing protection, hard hats, etc.)

Nice to have

Previous work experience with broad exposure to full-scale boiler operations including variable fuel sources (natural gas, oil, and waste oil); Previous work experience using well or river water as source for boiler operations; Computer skills, Microsoft Office products, standard tools, lab equipment

Benefits

Performance-based remuneration; Occupational health benefits; Medical, dental, and vision benefits; Paid time off plan; 401(k) savings plans; Health Savings Account (HSA); Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs); Employee Assistance Program; Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts; Disability benefits; Life Insurance; Parental leave; Tuition Reimbursement