Boiler Operator

Steel Corporation; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading steel producer is seeking an entry-level Utility Technician to support various production and service units. The role involves operating equipment, performing general labor duties, and assisting in maintenance tasks within a heavy industrial environment. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, adhere to safety protocols, and be able to work rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Ability to work rotating 8-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Must pass pre-employment assessment.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and perform tasks that support production and service units.
• Assist with the start-up, operation, and shutdown of all equipment.
• Maintain accurate daily logbook documentation and other plant recordkeeping.

Skills

Safety adherence

Self-direction

Punctuality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Utility Technician job is an entry-level position and a core component of our workforce as one of the world’s largest steel producers. The Utility Technician operates equipment and performs tasks that support various production and service units. As a Utility Technician, you will perform general labor duties, including the use of torches, shovels, and other hand tools. You will also operate some mobile equipment in a heavy industrial environment. The Utility Technician also supports and assists in the maintenance of plant equipment.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Control Room Operator serves as both a Control Room Operator and Outside Operator if needed.
2. Assist with the start-up, operation, and shutdown of all equipment, including turbines, generators, boilers, pumps, fans, and other plant systems.
3. Ensure all equipment, including the combustion turbine, Once Through Steam Generator, steam turbine, generators, and all plant auxiliaries, operate safely and efficiently.
4. Complete and maintain accurate daily logbook documentation and other plant recordkeeping, including electrical output, steam output, emissions, fuel, and water consumption.
5. Conduct periodic reviews of logs and records to ensure lockout/tagout procedures, equipment status, and administrative systems are effective.
6. Participate in the maintenance of plant manuals, technical references, prints, diagrams, and preventive/predictive maintenance records.
7. Proficiently operate all plant equipment and proactively monitor systems.
8. Work in various mill areas, which may involve environmental conditions such as heat, cold, dirt, grease, wetness, and noise.

Requirements:

1. High School Diploma or GED.
2. Ability to work rotating 8-hour shifts, including weekends and holidays.
3. Overtime as needed.
4. Strict adherence to safety procedures and guidelines, including wearing protective gear.
5. Punctuality, attendance, and self-direction are essential.
6. Must pass pre-employment assessment.

Preferred Skills:

1. Experience operating high-pressure natural boilers.
2. Experience with GE Frame 6B combustion turbines.
3. Experience with GE back pressure extraction steam turbines (19MW).
4. Experience operating high-purity water demineralizer systems.
5. Experience with softened water systems.
6. Knowledge of multi-media filter systems.
7. General knowledge of Ovation DCS and Mark V turbine control systems.
8. Understanding of 138kV transmission systems and electrical switchgear systems.