Boiler Operator - Fostoria, OH

Ohio Ag Connection; Fostoria (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Vacation

Holidays

401K

Job summary

ADM is seeking a Boiler Operator for the Fostoria, OH oilseed processing plant. The role covers plant utilities including boilers, cooling towers, and compressed air, with rotating shifts and required safety and environmental compliance reporting.

Key responsibilities include safe startup/shutdown of boilers and supporting water treatment and maintenance, documenting records, and collaborating with engineering to optimize operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training or additional education is beneficial.
• 1-3 years in boiler operations or maintenance experience preferred.
• Basic math skills and reading comprehension; ability to read and follow processes.
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Understand and comply with health & safety requirements and ADM policies.
• Perform safe startup and shutdown of boilers, cooling towers, and air compressors.
• Identify and troubleshoot boiler, pump, valve, and control issues.
• Maintain water treatment and chemical dosage per standards.
• Document daily operations and inspections; read SOPs and process docs.
• Operate water treatment equipment and perform routine maintenance.

Skills

Basic math skills/readings

Reading and following processes

Self-starter with prioritization

1-3 years boiler operations/maint

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training beneficial

Tools

Forklift experience

Job description

Job Description

Boiler Operator - Plant Utilities - Fostoria, OH

Location: Fostoria, OH Oilseed Processing Plant

Role is responsible and accountable for plant utilities including boilers, cooling towers, & compressed air. The operator is responsible for communicating critical information concerning safety & environmental compliance, security, and operational issues to the Shift Supervisor/Foreman. Operators will be working shifts and will also be responsible for performing routine maintenance and inspections in areas of responsibility.

Pay: $ 34.28 per hour

Hours per week: 40 hours

Duration: Full time

Shift: Rotating (swing shift, weekends and holidays)

Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Vacation
• Holidays
• 401K

Job Qualifications

• High pressure or above Boiler License from Ohio
• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of vocational training or additional education is beneficial
• 1 - 3 years in boiler operations or maintenance experience preferred
• Basic math skills and reading comprehension
• Ability to read and follow various processes
• Self-Starter with the ability to prioritize tasks

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Understand and comply with all workplace health & safety requirements, ADM policies/procedures, and work place rules
• Ownership mentality for the assigned systems and plant areas
• Perform safe, controlled startup and shutdown of boilers, cooling towers, air compressors, etc.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot problems on boilers, pumps, valves, controls, etc.
• Work with engineering teams to develop solutions and improve optimization
• Ability to pull water samples, test water chemistry, and adjust chemical dosage for water treatment
• Daily chemical inventory monitoring and regular involvement with water treatment vendor
• Consistently monitor the daily operations of the boilers, document accurate and legible records via paper logs and/or digital databases
• Operation of water treatment equipment including water softeners and membrane filters
• Must safely perform routine maintenance, inspections, and LOTO of equipment
• Works independently with minimal supervision
• Read and understand process documentation, SOPs, and technical instructions
• Perform daily inspections of the equipment and the surroundings
• Report safety near misses and equipment issues in a timely fashion
• Must be able to climb ladders and work at elevated heights
• Must complete housekeeping assignments as required
• Forklift operating experience is beneficial, but not required
• All other duties as assigned

Employee must possess

• The ability to conduct essential physical work as per requirements
• Be capable of reading letters and numbers and have good color perception
• Be capable of lifting a minimum of 50 pounds chest-high
• Sitting/Standing/Climbing: Standing for 12 hours daily and moving up and down stairs

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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