Fuel Tender D

Rio Tinto; California; Sur place; USD 33 000 - 47 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary and benefits

Exceptional safety culture

Résumé du poste

Rio Tinto Minerals is seeking a Fuel Tender Operator in Boron, California to assist in operating boilers, water softeners, and related equipment. The role involves sampling, testing, valve control, and equipment monitoring to maintain safe, efficient plant operations.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma, basic math, and English reading/writing proficiency, plus general plant knowledge and a California driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic math.
• General experience and fitness and ability.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude, computer skills, and plant operating knowledge desirable.
• California driver’s license required.
• Must possess a valid California Driver's license.

Responsabilités

• Assist with operating boilers and related equipment.
• Draw water samples and perform chemical tests on the samples.
• Adjust chemical feed rates and mix batches.
• Open and close valves and start pumps.
• Monitor equipment and operate water softeners and related equipment.
• Direct unloading of salt trucks into brine pits.
• Perform lockout/tagout of equipment for maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot equipment and report findings.
• Lock out equipment for maintenance activities.

Connaissances

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Computer skills

English reading/writing

Driver’s license

Valves & pumps understanding

Forklift

Scissor lift

Bobcat

English reading/writing

Driver's license

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Outils

Boiler operation equipment

Water softeners systems

Description du poste

Fuel Tender Operator

• Global mining organization with an exceptional safety culture


• Competitive salary and benefits


• Excellent opportunity to join a team of knowledgeable individuals focused on maintaining operating equipment with the highest degree of safety


• For California based role hourly rate is $29.73

About the role

The Cogeneration and Steam Plant burn natural gas to produce electricity and steam for the Refinery and Mine. Equipment in the plant includes gas and steam turbines, generators, boilers, water softeners and demineralizers, pumps, water wells, and electrical equipment.

The Fuel Tender Operator assists in operating the boilers, water softeners, and related equipment. The following list of essential job duties is not all-inclusive; Fuel Tender Operators are required to perform other duties as directed by the Department Supervisor.

Essential Functions (Job Duties):

• Assists with operating the boilers and related equipment.


• Draws water samples and performs chemical tests on the samples.


• Adjusts chemical feed rates.


• Mixes batches of chemicals.


• Opens and closes valves.


• Assists with lighting boilers.


• Starts and stops pumps.


• Monitors equipment.


• Operates the plant water softeners and related equipment.


• Directs unloading of salt trucks into the softener brine pits.


• Operates Cogeneration Plant Demineralizer and related equipment.


• Trouble-shoot equipment and operational issues and report findings or observations.


• Perform Lock Out of equipment in the area for maintenance activities.

About you

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent


• Must be able to read, write and perform basic math.

• Must be qualified on the basis of general experience and fitness and ability.


• Mechanical and electrical aptitude, computer skills, and plant operating knowledge are desirable.


• Forklift, scissor lift, bobcat, computer and other equipment as required by job


• Must possess intermediate English reading and writing skills


• Must have a valid California Driver's license

Where you will be working

Rio Tinto Minerals operates globally providing borates to world markets. Recognized as a leader in the industrial minerals industry due to product quality, supply reliability and technical support; we are proud to make modern life work. From our location in Boron, California we supply refined borates which are key ingredients in fiberglass, glass, ceramics, fertilizers, wood preservatives and many other products.

About us

As pioneers in mining and metals, we produce materials essential to human progress.

Our long history is filled with firsts. We’ve developed some of the world’s largest and best quality mines and operations, and our people work in around 35 countries across six continents. Aluminum and copper, diamonds, gold and industrial minerals, iron ore, coal and uranium: our materials make up the world around us. You’ll find them in smartphones, planes, cars, hospitals and throughout your home.

Creating an inclusive and diverse workforce

We are a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion. No matter how they may differ, our people share one thing in common. It’s a belief that work is more rewarding when we are accepted and valued for our differences, not judged by them. We all have something to contribute, and it’s this contribution that makes for a great organization and fulfilling career.

About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.
We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Respect and Inclusion

Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.

Rio Tinto participates in E- Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.ucis.gov/ for more information.