Boiler Operator

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. in Fayetteville, NC, is seeking a Boiler Operator to run and monitor boiler systems, water treatment units, and related equipment in a rendering facility.

You will perform daily maintenance, monitor fuel and water quality, and ensure safety compliance while working nights or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience operating boilers in industrial settings.
• Knowledge of water treatment and boiler chemistry is a plus.
• Willingness to work night or weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Start and operate boiler systems, including water tube boilers.
• Monitor feed water, boiler water, and water treatment units.
• Add chemicals daily and supervise fuel usage.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in work area.

Skills

Boiler operation

Water treatment monitoring

Safety compliance

Basic math calculations

Night/Weekend shift flexibility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Water tube boilers

Combustion principles

Boiler controls

Job description

We're one of the world's leading practitioners of circularity, transforming materials from the animal agriculture and food industries into valuable ingredients. Ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy.

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

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.
• Add 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.

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.

Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please https://www.eeoc.gov/poster of this job.