Utilities Operator

Evonik Industries AG; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik Corporation is seeking a dedicated Utilities Operator to support site service utilities including boilers, water systems, chillers, and compressors. The role requires leading shift operations as SME, mentoring teammates, and ensuring safe, efficient plant performance.

This position emphasizes collaboration with technical support, adherence to SISPQ, and strict safety practices in a busy industrial environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certification or training in boiler operation, HVAC, and/or water treatment.
• Familiarity with OSHA and EPA standards.
• Experience with preventative maintenance systems.
• Willingness to work 12-hour shifts, including days and nights.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to lift up to 25 kg and work in high noise and temperature environments.
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs and enter confined spaces for inspections.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain utility systems, including boilers, compressors, water systems, chillers, and cooling towers, ensuring safe and efficient operation.
• Lead shift operations, acting as a SME while training and mentoring other operators.
• Collaborate with technical support teams to improve processes and update procedures and manuals.
• Proactively support internal customers, ensuring smooth operations across departments.
• Drive improvements in yield, cost reduction, and waste minimization.
• Systematically troubleshoot and resolve complex operational issues with minimal disruption.
• Maintain adherence to quality standards (SISPQ) and proper documentation.
• Follow Environmental, Safety, Health, and Security (ESHS) procedures, report hazards, and participate in safety initiatives and training.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and act as a resource in one or more compliance or procedural areas.

Skills

Shift leadership

Troubleshooting

Regulatory compliance

Safety consciousness

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma

Job description

What we offer

Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.

A Utilities Operator performs all operations necessary to support site service utilities including gas fired boilers up to 400#, boiler feed water systems, potable water systems and water for operation systems, turbine and electric air compressors up to 100#, cooling towers, various chillers and chilled water systems in a safe, efficient and environmentally responsible manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate and maintain utility systems, including boilers, compressors, water systems, chillers, and cooling towers, ensuring safe and efficient operation.
• Lead shift operations, acting as a subject matter expert (SME) while training and mentoring other operators.
• Collaborate with technical support teams to improve processes and communicate necessary updates to procedures and manuals.
• Proactively support internal customers, providing assistance and ensuring smooth operations across departments.
• Drive improvements in yield, cost reduction, and waste minimization, contributing to the overall efficiency of plant operations.
• Systematically troubleshoot and resolve complex operational issues, ensuring minimal disruption to utility services.
• Maintain strict adherence to quality standards (SISPQ) by following all written instructions and ensuring proper documentation, cleanliness, and sanitation.
• Follow and enforce Environmental, Safety, Health, and Security (ESHS) procedures, report hazards, and participate in safety initiatives and training.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and act as a resource in one or more compliance or procedural areas within the department.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Certification or training in boiler operation, HVAC, and or water treatment
• Familiarity with regulatory standards (e.g. OSHA, EPA)
• Experience with preventative maintenance systems
• Willingness to work 12-hour shifts, including days and nights.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Expertise in troubleshooting complex operational issues.
• Physical ability to lift up to 25 kg, wear personal protective equipment, and work in high noise and temperature environments.
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs and enter confined spaces for inspections.

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.

Your Application

Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html.

Your Talent Acquisition Manager:

Wendy Stansbury [C]

Company is

Evonik Corporation