Boiler Operator

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Boiler Operator responsible for the operation of the boiler and related processes. The role requires monitoring various systems and maintaining safety standards in a rendering facility. Candidates should have prior experience in boiler operation and possess a Boiler Operator's license if required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years prior experience in boiler operation.
• Boiler Operator's license if required by local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Starts boiler fire and operates water tube boiler.
• Monitors feed water and boiler water.
• Maintains safety as top priority in accordance with all company safety rules.

Skills

Knowledge of water tube boilers

Basic math skills

Good oral and written skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The Boiler Operator is responsible for the operation of the boiler and boiler processes.

Day & Night Shift

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Starts boiler fire; may operate water tube boiler, coal, gas, or wood fired boilers.
• Checks reverse osmosis unit.
• Monitors feed water, boiler water, water softener, and water treatment unit.
• Adds chemicals on a daily basis.
• Monitors oil temperature in turbine bearings; measures oil in underground storage tanks.
• Performs daily greasing and oiling.
• Conducts coal inventory; keeps area around coal hopper clean.
• Assures equipment and work area is clean after each shift.
• Maintains safety as top priority in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years prior experience in boiler operation and/or rendering facility.
• Boiler Operator's license if required by local regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of water tube boilers, principles of combustion, water composition, and steam generation.
• Basic math skills; performs various calculations including heating and fuel consumption rate.
• Good oral and written skills.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.
  

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
• Frequently must push, pull, move or lift up to 50 lbs.
• Regularly required reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

Job functions will be carried out in a rendering facility which requires tolerance for wet and/or slippery floors, and high heat and/or cold temperatures.

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