Boiler Operator

Evonik Group.; Illinois; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Boiler Operator, where you'll play a crucial role in maintaining high-pressure boiler systems. This position involves operating and troubleshooting boilers, performing routine inspections, and ensuring compliance with safety guidelines. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in boiler operations and mechanical aptitude. If you thrive in a hands-on environment and are looking for a challenging role with opportunities for growth, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Be part of a team that values safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement in a dynamic industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with full-scale Boiler Operations and troubleshooting.
• Licensed Boiler Engineer certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain high-pressure boilers, ensuring safe and efficient operation.
• Perform routine inspections and troubleshoot boiler equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized boiler room, handling hazardous materials safely.

Skills

Boiler Operations

Mechanical Aptitude

Electrical Aptitude

Troubleshooting

Physical Strength

Education

High School Education or equivalent

Tools

Boiler Control Systems

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Operating and maintaining high-pressure boilers, including starting up and shutting down the boiler, monitoring boiler performance, and adjusting controls as needed to maintain safe and efficient operation.
• Performing routine inspections on boilers, including cleaning, lubricating, and troubleshooting problems to identify and resolve issues.
• Monitoring and recording boiler and water performance data, such as temperature, pressure, and water hardiness, and reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervisors or maintenance staff.
• Operating the well water system, including softener system, reverse osmosis system, fire protection, plant wells, and domestic water.
• Maintaining a clean and organized boiler room, including storing and handling fuel, chemicals, and other hazardous materials in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Performing manual blowdown of Boilers, Sight Glasses, and orifice taps leg lines.
• Checking wells and testing water supply, interpreting results before taking appropriate remedial action.
• Performing routine lubrication of equipment and performing semi-skilled equipment maintenance tasks and/or assisting maintenance personnel on repairs.
• Preparing required permits – Lock out/tag out, Flange breaking permits, Confined space permits, Hot work permits.
• Cleaning and preparing equipment for maintenance or extended outages; involving Management in cases requiring securing outside contractor resources.

Requirements

• High School Education or equivalent.
• Previous work experience that includes broad exposure to full-scale Boiler Operations, including experience with variable sources of fuel (natural gas, oil, and waste oil).
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting Boiler equipment with an appropriate level of mechanical/electrical aptitude.
• Licensed Boiler Engineer (Class 1 or Class 2) certification is highly desirable.
• Requires adequate physical strength to perform the essential job tasks (e.g., ability to lift 50 pounds without mechanical assistance).
• Requires working outdoors with occasional exposure to weather and temperature extremes.
• Exposure to prolonged physical activity (e.g., 12-hour shifts).

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.