Steam Plant Operator: Reliability & Efficiency Champion

Modern Mills Company; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 134,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Mills Company is seeking a Boiler Operator to ensure the safe, efficient and reliable operation of the boiler and steam generation system, providing a continuous steam supply for feed production processes.

The role requires 2–5 years of industrial boiler experience and a technical diploma with vocational training. You will monitor pressure, temperature, water level, and fuel use, perform daily checks, and coordinate with Maintenance and Production to maximize uptime and energy efficiency.

Qualifications

• Technical Diploma or High School Diploma with vocational training in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
• Boiler Operator certification or license is preferred, where applicable.
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience operating industrial boilers in a feed mill, food manufacturing, or similar industrial environment.
• Experience with steam generation systems, water treatment, and biomass, diesel, or gas-fired boilers is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and control the boiler system to ensure a continuous and reliable steam supply for feed production.
• Start up, shut down, and adjust boiler operations according to production schedules and standard operating procedures.
• Monitor boiler pressure, temperature, water level, fuel consumption, and steam output to maintain optimal operating conditions.
• Supply steam to pellet mills and other production equipment while ensuring stable pressure and temperature.
• Monitor and maintain boiler water treatment systems to ensure proper water quality and prevent scaling, corrosion, and equipment damage.
• Conduct routine inspections of boilers, burners, pumps, valves, piping, steam traps, and safety devices.
• Perform daily operational checks and record equipment readings, operating parameters, water treatment results, and maintenance activities.
• Identify equipment abnormalities and report faults promptly to minimize downtime.
• Assist the Maintenance team during preventive maintenance, planned shutdowns, and equipment repairs.
• Respond quickly and safely to boiler alarms, operational failures, and emergency situations.
• Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping standards within the boiler house and utility areas.
• Ensure compliance with company Health, Safety, Environmental, Food Safety, and Quality Management System requirements.
• Coordinate with Production, Maintenance, and Quality teams to ensure uninterrupted utility services.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance boiler efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and improve equipment reliability.

Skills

Boiler operation

Steam generation

Health & Safety

Maintenance support

Education

Technical Diploma

High School Diploma

Vocational Training

Tools

Boiler controls

Water treatment systems

Biomass/Diesel/Gas boilers

Job description

Modern Mills Company is seeking a Boiler Operator to ensure the safe, efficient and reliable operation of the boiler and steam generation system, providing a continuous steam supply for feed production processes.

The role requires 2–5 years of industrial boiler experience and a technical diploma with vocational training. You will monitor pressure, temperature, water level, and fuel use, perform daily checks, and coordinate with Maintenance and Production to maximize uptime and energy efficiency.