Boiler Operator 2

Wilsonart LLC; Temple, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

FSA & Dependent Care

Vision Benefits

Gym Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Promotion & Mobility

Mentorship & Training

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Job summary

Wilsonart LLC in Temple, TX is seeking a Boiler Operator to oversee the boiler room and associated systems. You will monitor pressure, temperatures, and water levels, respond to alarms, and maintain detailed logs to ensure safe plant operation.

Under direction of the Mechanical Supervisor, you will perform maintenance-related shutdowns/starts and support overall plant efficiency. Equal opportunity employer. Training and development opportunities provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of power plant/boiler operation experience.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance.
• Ability to read instruments and gauges.

Responsibilities

• Oversee boiler room operations and related equipment.
• Monitor boiler pressure, water levels, and temperatures of all machinery.
• Respond to system alarms and maintain logs.
• Shut system down for maintenance and restart afterwards.
• Control boiler house functions including boilers, air compressors, chillers, and dust collectors.
• Monitor Hydrotherm water storage and cooling towers.
• Follow shutdown/startup procedures during outages and maintenance.

Skills

Safety standards knowledge

Boiler operation knowledge

Hazardous waste handling

Read instruments & gauges

Mechanical/electrical troubleshooting

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Win at Wilsonart

At Wilsonart, we don’t just make surfaces— we build careers. When you join our team, you become part of something bigger: a company driven by innovation, grounded in values, and powered by people who care. You’ll be surrounded by teammates who take pride in their work and look out for one another. You’ll have the chance to learn, grow and make a real impact. And you’ll be part of a company that believes winning means helping you succeed at work and in life. Here, you’ll win with:

• Support that keeps you well
• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability
• FSAs and dependent care options
• Vision and legal benefits
• Gym discounts and wellness clinics
• Tuition reimbursement—for you and your dependents
• Opportunities to grow
• Clear paths to promotion and internal mobility
• Training, coaching, and mentorship
• Development programs to support your goals
• Time for what matters
• Paid vacation and holidays in your first year
• A culture that respects work-life balance

Job Description

Oversee proper and efficient operations of the boiler, air compressors, chillers (air conditioner), water systems and all other equipment in the boiler area under direction of Mechanical Supervisor. Performs other tasks as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare the boiler room for plant operations and shut downs.
• Monitor the boiler pressure, water levels and temperature of all machinery within the boiler area.
• Respond to all system alarms.
• Maintain the log and records on all gauge readings.
• Shut the system down for maintenance work, then bring it back on line.
• Shut the boiler down and then bring it back up for maintenance.
• Monitor and control boiler house functions boilers, air compressors, chillers and dust collectors.
• Monitor and control Hydrotherm water storage, cooling towers.
• Power outage shutdown and start up procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

• Knowledge of safety standards applicable to the work area and other pertinent rules/regulations governing work standards.
• Knowledge of the mechanical operation of the boiler.
• Knowledge of hazardous waste materials and safe handling procedures.
• Ability to read instruments and gauges.
• Basic understanding of boiler operation and maintenance.
• Basic understanding of hydrothermal water systems and operational controls.
• Understanding of cooling towers and their operation.
• Ability to read and understand at a technical level.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical/electrical complications of the boiler operation.
• Ability to make quick decisions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• EDUCATION: High School Graduate or GED
• EXPERIENCE: 2+ years plus two years of power plant/boiler operation experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking/pushing/climbing and lifting material or equipment of heavy weight (>50 lbs) Examples: grounds staff and EMS
• ENVIRONMENT: Located in an environment with regular exposure to fumes or odors, temperature extremes, or loud noises which cause noticeable discomfort or moderate risk of accident or illness. Examples: engineering, waste mgt, laundry workers and yards/grounds staff

We’re looking for people who are ready to learn, ready to lead and ready to make a difference. If that sounds like you, you can win at Wilsonart.

Wilsonart is an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

At Wilsonart, we believe in the power of possibilities. Making surfaces that combine form and function. Flexibility and durability. Practicality and possibility. With our engineered surfaces, we can replicate the surfaces of nature. We can create new, inspired looks with more durable, sustainable materials. If it can be imagined, we can make it happen. We manufacture and distribute High Pressure Laminate, Coordinated TFL and Edgeband, Quartz, Solid Surface, Epoxy, and other decorative engineered surfaces for use in the office, education, healthcare, residential, hospitality, and retail markets.