Boiler Operator

Harcros Chemicals Inc.; Kansas City (KS); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in specialty chemicals is on the lookout for a dedicated Boiler Operator. This role involves operating natural gas-fired boilers to generate steam for various applications, ensuring optimal performance through monitoring and adjustments. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and a background in mechanical operations, ready to tackle challenges in a dynamic industrial environment. Join a company that values its employees through an employee stock ownership plan and numerous benefits. If you are looking for a role that combines responsibility and opportunity, this position is for you.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Profit Share Program

401(k) Match

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Employer Paid Short Term & Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; mechanical experience preferred.
• Experience in an industrial environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor boiler performance and ensure combustion control systems are functioning.
• Adjust valves and control settings for fuel and steam pressure regulation.

Skills

Boiler Operation

Mechanical Experience

Problem-solving Skills

Basic Arithmetic

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pressure Meters

Temperature Meters

Draft Meters

Job description

At Harcros Chemicals Inc., an employee-owned company with a rich legacy in specialty chemical manufacturing and distribution, we're continuously expanding. With 2 manufacturing plants and 27 distribution facilities across 20 states, we're seeking a dedicated Boiler Operator professional to join our team. Reporting to the Site Manager, this role will be for operating natural gas fired boilers to generate steam for heating buildings, industrial processes and tank farms. The Boiler Operator will also maintain utility equipment and perform various tasks as required.

This position will be the 2nd shift from Sunday to Thursday: 2:30pm to 11:00pm with a starting rate of $26.00.

Primary Responsibilities & Duties:

• Monitors boiler performance using pressure, temperature, and draft meters, ensuring automatic combustion control systems, feed water regulators, and burners are functioning correctly.
• Adjusts valves and control settings to regulate fuel feed, draft openings, water levels, and steam pressure.
• Ability to start, stop, operate boilers in a safe and efficient manner and take them on and offline.
• Operate and maintain water softeners and brine tank systems.
• Operate and maintain deaerator tank and boiler make up water pumps.
• Monitor, test and maintain boiler plant water chemistry.
• Monitor, test and maintain plant cooling tower water chemistry.
• Ability to operate a computer and enter information into the daily log.
• Ability to respond to occasional call backs if boiler needs restarted such as when there is a power utility failure.
• Follow Company Policies and Procedures.
• Other Duties may be assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Background in mechanical experience is preferred.
• Experience in an industrial environment is a plus.
• And/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

The Required Skills We Are Looking For:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or video presentation.
• Problem-solving skills in standardized situations.
• Proficiency in basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).

Physical Capabilities & Requirements:

• Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle objects or tools, reach with arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequent work near moving mechanical parts.
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasional work in high, precarious places.
• Occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic/caustic chemicals.
• Noise level is moderate to loud.

The Benefits - Harcros Chemicals is 100% Employee-Owned:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)*
  *Qualifying period must be met.
• Profit Share Program*
  *Qualifying period must be met.
• Safe Harbor Contribution*
• 401(k) Match*
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short Term & Long-Term Disability*
• Employee Assistance Program
• Inquire about additional benefits

Harcros Chemicals is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.