Boiler Operator

Evonik group; Illinois; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a thriving global organization where you'll operate high-pressure boilers in a dynamic and innovative environment. This role involves hands-on work with boiler operations, ensuring safety and efficiency while maintaining compliance with safety guidelines. You'll benefit from performance-related pay and opportunities for personal and professional development. If you're passionate about technology and engineering, this is your chance to contribute to meaningful solutions in the specialty chemicals sector. Take ownership of your work and be part of a team that values diversity and creativity, making a positive impact for generations to come.

Benefits

Performance related pay

Personal and professional development opportunities

Family-friendly company certification

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain high-pressure boilers for safe and efficient operation.
• Perform routine inspections and troubleshoot boiler issues.
• Monitor and record boiler performance data and maintain a clean boiler room.

Skills

Boiler Operations

Mechanical Aptitude

Electrical Aptitude

Troubleshooting

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Education or equivalent

Tools

Boiler Equipment

Water Testing Equipment

Job description

You will work on exciting and challenging topics together with a team in an ultra-modern, innovative and creative environment. Intensive on-the-job training with expert colleagues guarantees you will quickly become familiar with your duties and perform them independently. Performance related pay and the opportunity for personal and professional development are of course part of the package. Since 2009 Evonik Industries AG has been certified as a family-friendly company by the German Hertie Foundation.

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; involves 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 (EX: ability to lift 50 pounds without mechanical assistance).
• Requires working outdoors with occasional exposure to weather and temperature extremes.
• Exposure to prolonged physical activity (EX: 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.

Your Application:
To ensure that your application is processed as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at https://careers.evonik.com.

Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

Your Talent Acquisition Manager:
Michelle Rush

Company:
Evonik Corporation

About Us

This is your opportunity to join a thriving global organization that combines cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering with world-class business services to create solutions that answer real-world problems. If you join us, we’ll expect you to take ownership of your work, team up with other great minds, and add your name to creations that make a positive difference for generations. As one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals operating in more than 100 countries with over 32,000 employees, we need your diversity of thought to make us better. In return for your passion, initiative, and creativity, you’ll enjoy opportunities to improve and to be respected for your contribution.