Boiler Operator

Swire Shipping; Emporia (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading manufacturing firm as a boiler operator, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring safe and efficient boiler operations. This position offers on-the-job training and the chance to enhance your skills in boiler maintenance and heavy equipment operation. With a focus on safety and compliance, you will be instrumental in maintaining operational excellence. Enjoy a structured work schedule with the opportunity to grow in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in boiler operations within a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Knowledge of steam systems and safety practices is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Operate steam boiler equipment and monitor operational compliance.
• Assist with repairs and ensure adherence to environmental standards.

Skills

Boiler Operations

Steam Systems

Condensate Collection Systems

Fire Protection Systems

Safe Work Practices

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Georgia-Pacific is now hiring new members for its boiler operations at its plywood mill located in Emporia, VA. Our boiler operators are not only key members of the boiler team but are crucial contributors to the entire facility. On-the-job training to advance your current boiler knowledge is available, along with the potential to learn various boiler maintenance skills and the operation of heavy equipment. The starting rate of pay for this role is $25.20.

Shift: Our employees work up to 12-hour shifts following a 2-2-3 schedule. Nights 6:30 pm - 7 am.

What You Will Do:

• Operate steam boiler equipment within the established guidelines.
• Monitor boiler instrumentation and operating equipment and make necessary corrections to ensure compliance and safe operating conditions.
• Assist with minor repairs and annual inspections.
• Operate boiler systems in accordance with environmental permit standards to ensure continuous compliance.
• Respond to environmental issues in a timely and responsible manner.
• Perform work that requires climbing to and working in elevated areas while in a confined space.
• Demonstrate safe work practices and attitude to include but not limited to: Obtain all safe work permit requirements; Prevent unsafe conditions and behaviors.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications):

• Experience working with boilers in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with steam systems, condensate collection systems, and fire protection systems.
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.

What Will Put You Ahead:

2+ years of manufacturing-industrial boiler experience.

Hiring Philosophy: All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers.

Who We Are: As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products, and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.