Boiler Operator - Fostoria, OH

Job description

Boiler Operator – Plant Utilities – Fostoria, OH

Location

Fostoria, OH Oilseed Processing Plant

Role is responsible and accountable for plant utilities including boilers, cooling towers, & compressed air. The operator is responsible for communicating critical information concerning safety & environmental compliance, security, and operational issues to the Shift Supervisor/Foreman. Operators will be working shifts and will also be responsible for performing routine maintenance and inspections in areas of responsibility.

Pay

$ 34.28 per hour

Hours per week

40 hours

Duration

Full time

Shift

Rotating (swing shift, weekends and holidays)

Benefits

Health and Dental Insurance, Vacation, Holidays, 401K

Job Qualifications

• High pressure or above Boiler License from Ohio
• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of vocational training or additional education is beneficial
• 1 – 3 years in boiler operations or maintenance experience preferred
• Basic math skills and reading comprehension
• Ability to read and follow various processes
• Self-Starter with the ability to prioritize tasks

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Understand and comply with all workplace health & safety requirements, ADM policies/procedures, and work place rules
• Ownership mentality for the assigned systems and plant areas
• Perform safe, controlled startup and shutdown of boilers, cooling towers, air compressors, etc.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot problems on boilers, pumps, valves, controls, etc.
• Work with engineering teams to develop solutions and improve optimization
• Ability to pull water samples, test water chemistry, and adjust chemical dosage for water treatment
• Daily chemical inventory monitoring and regular involvement with water treatment vendor
• Consistently monitor the daily operations of the boilers, document accurate and legible records via paper logs and/or digital databases
• Operation of water treatment equipment including water softeners and membrane filters
• Must safely perform routine maintenance, inspections, and LOTO of equipment
• Works independently with minimal supervision
• Read and understand process documentation, SOPs, and technical instructions
• Perform daily inspections of the equipment and the surroundings
• Report safety near misses and equipment issues in a timely fashion
• Must be able to climb ladders and work at elevated heights
• Must complete housekeeping assignments as required
• Forklift operating experience is beneficial, but not required
• All other duties as assigned

Employee must possess

• The ability to conduct essential physical work as per requirements
• Be capable of reading letters and numbers and have good color perception
• Be capable of lifting a minimum of 50 pounds chest-high

Sitting/Standing/Climbing

• Standing for 12 hours daily and moving up and down stairs

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

REF:112448BR