Boiler House / Utilities Operator

Styropek; Painesville (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) and 401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Styropek is seeking a Boiler House/Utilities Operator at our Painesville, OH facility. You will operate boiler house equipment, manage water treatment and cooling tower processes, and perform routine testing to ensure product quality and plant reliability.

The role requires 1+ years in a similar setting, a valid Ohio Stationary Engineer License, and the ability to read procedures and interpret data from the DCS system. SAP experience is preferred, with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant experience.
• Ohio Stationary Engineer License required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Operate boiler house equipment and process systems.
• Perform process quality testing and sampling.
• Maintain safety checklists and preventive maintenance.
• Handle water treatment and cooling tower operations.
• Change filters and manage routine maintenance tasks.
• Assist maintenance and other operators as needed.
• Requisition/secure parts for stores area.
• Record data and ensure accurate documentation.

Skills

SAP

DCS knowledge

Safety compliance

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Ohio Stationary Engineer License

Tools

DCS

SCADA

Job description

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Boiler House / Utilities Operator

US Reg/Core Hourly Painesville, Painesville, OH, US

11 days ago Requisition ID: 1217

Job Title: Utilities Operator – Painesville, OH

Styropek is the largest EPS (Expandable Polystyrene) producer in America. Our certified products are utilized across many applications, including building, packaging, and automotive. We have 5 manufacturing plants in 5 countries and belong to the Alpek family. Alpek is the largest petrochemical group in America.

We are currently seeking a Boiler House/Utilities Operator for our facility in Painesville, OH.

Styropek’s Painesville plant is located about 30 miles northeast of Cleveland, OH. The site manufactures Expandable Polystyrene products used in the construction and packaging industries.

Join our ESG movement! Environmental, Social and Governance refers to our strategic management of Sustainability of our organization. We are aligned in taking care of the environmental impact that our operations directly and indirectly represent, as well as the well‑being and development of our employees and the communities where we operate. As a member of Operation Clean Sweep, we are committed to making zero plastic resin loss a priority and focus on best practice procedures and processes to eliminate the loss of plastic resin into the environment.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for boiler house equipment and operation, boiler house lab and process quality testing to meet operational objectives. This includes boiler operation, treated and deionized water production, cooling tower operation, and the associated process equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Make frequent rounds for process preventive maintenance, process observation, process checks and corrective action.
• Complete safety checklists.
• Perform operational preventative maintenance as needed (lubrication, etc.)
• Take samples as required.
• Perform in –process testing.
• Change water and air filters as needed.
• Perform inventory checks (for example, levels in feed and mix tanks).
• Perform occasional minor maintenance that may occur during the shift.
• May be required to help maintenance.
• Required to assist other operators.
• Requisition / secure parts / materials for stores area

Qualifications:

• 1+ years of relevant experience
• Certification: Ohio Stationary Engineer License
• Education Requirement: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail
• Experience working with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated self-motivated, self-starter
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing regarding the work process
• Ability to read and interpret data such as written procedures and data displayed on the DCS computer screen.
• Knowledge of ISO, Environmental Health Safety and Security, Process Safety Management and Emergency Response procedures.
• Fully understand the function and general mechanics of equipment and associated alarms.
• Familiar with the area’s electrical system, fire system and utility systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency in running associated operating equipment
• Working knowledge of SAP system

Pay and Benefits:

Competitive pay. Benefits include Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Disability insurance, 401(k) and 401(k) matching, Employee assistance program, Flexible spending account, Health savings account, Life insurance, Paid time off

Styropek is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace, including with respect to education and experience.

Styropek is an equal opportunity employer that values inclusion and diversity. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.