Boiler Operator - Safford, AZ

Savage Services; Safford (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms

PTO

Paid holidays

Profit sharing

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability

401(k)

Job summary

Clear Destination Inc. in Safford, AZ is seeking experienced boiler operators to safely start up, operate, monitor, and shut down an 82,000 lb/hr water-tube boiler. The role involves boiler chemistry analysis, emissions controls, and daily logs.

Rotating 12-hour shifts (5AM–5PM) apply, with work in a heavy industrial setting. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits emphasize safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial boiler systems and emissions controls.
• Familiarity with Safe Work Permits and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and systems.
• Commitment to safe work practices and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Safely start up, operate, monitor, and shut down an 82,000 lb/hr water-tube boiler.
• Perform routine boiler operations including chemistry analysis and adjustments.
• Monitor emissions control systems and switch ammonia bottles as needed.
• Maintain operating logs, inspection records, and maintenance docs.
• Support maintenance work orders and ensure site safety requirements are met.

Skills

Boiler operation

Industrial experience

LOTO knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Job description

Military Veterans and National Guard Reservists are encouraged to apply!

The Basics:

• Location: Safford, AZ


• Compensation: Starting Pay $26.00 to $28.00 per hour


• Days/Hours: Rotating Shifts 12 HR 5AM to 5PM - Schedule 5/ON 4/OFF, 5/ON 5/OFF


• Equipment Used: Skid Steer, Tellahandler


• Material Handled: Anhydrous Ammonia

These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:

• A culture that appreciates our Team Members


• Uniforms and laundry service


• Paid Time Off (“PTO”), Paid Holidays


• Profit Sharing


• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k)


• A culture of safety


• A commitment to helping our Team Members do things that they never dreamed possible

What you’ll be doing:

• Safely start up, operate, monitor, and shut down an 82,000 lb/hr Superior watertubeboiler.


• Perform routine boiler operations including:




• Boiler chemistry analysis and control (feedwater and boiler water testing)


• Chemical adjustments and corrections


• Continuous and intermittent blowdowns




• Operate and monitor emissions control systems, including:




• SCR system operation, switching and handling anhydrous ammonia bottles




• Conduct routine inspections of boiler, auxiliaries, and associated systems to ensure safe and efficient operation, monitor operating parameters such as pressure, temperature, flow, and combustion performance, identify abnormal conditions, troubleshooting issues, and take corrective action as required


• Communicate daily operating activities and system status with operation Leaders, maintain accurate and up-to-date operating logs, inspection records, and maintenance documentation


• Initiate and document work orders for maintenance and repairs, follow Safe Work Permits, LOTO procedures, and site safety requirements at all times


• Support general plant operations as needed, including assisting with inspections, housekeeping, and minor maintenance tasks, and maintaining a high standard of housekeeping in boiler and equipment areas


• Become proficient in all aspects of the steam generation and supporting systems

Requirements to be successful in this position:

• Experience working in an industrial environment such as mining, power generation, petrochemical, refining, or heavy manufacturing


• Strong understanding of Safe Work Permits and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)


• Mechanically inclined with the ability to troubleshoot equipment and systems


• Demonstrated commitment to always maintaining safe work practices


• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to respond effectively to operational challenges


• Willingness to develop additional technical knowledge related to emissions controls, boiler optimization, and plant systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience operating industrial boilers, preferably watertube boiler


• Strong working knowledge of boiler operations, including startup, shutdown, chemistry control, and blowdown practices preferred

Here are some of the physical requirements for this role:

• Able and willing to work outside in all weather conditions


• Ability to work at heights, swing a 10-lb sledgehammer, walk extensively on uneven terrain, lift up to 50 lbs, work and stand on uneven surfaces for prolonged periods of time


• Ability to work outside for extended periods of time, in all weather conditions


• Willingness and ability to work within an MSHA-regulated mining environment


• Candidates are required to successfully complete a criminal background check, drug and alcohol screening


• Ability to attend and pass all required training, including but not limited to: Site-specific safety training, Anhydrous Ammonia, InPit Driving Left hand Traffic Training, Skid Steer, Tellahandler, and any additional training required for work at the job site

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