Utility Operator, 24/7 Energy & Environmental Ops

Celanese; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 5,176,000 - 6,495,000; Full time

Job summary

Celanese in Hopewell, Virginia is seeking a Utility Operator to manage the site's energy and water systems, including boilers, dowtherm, cooling and sanitary operations. The role emphasizes monitoring, testing, and responding to process upsets across evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, with overtime as needed.

The position is a lone worker role requiring self-discipline, with responsibility for compliance, safety, and environmental performance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of boilers, chillers, cooling towers, and water treatment is preferred.
• Ability to work independently with instrumentation and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor boilers, dowtherm, pumps, and air systems.
• Maintain logs of readings and test results with accuracy.
• Support Emergency Response Team during environmental incidents.

Skills

Instrumentation & controls

Self-motivation

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Word

Excel

SAP

Lotus Notes

Job description

Celanese in Hopewell, Virginia is seeking a Utility Operator to manage the site's energy and water systems, including boilers, dowtherm, cooling and sanitary operations. The role emphasizes monitoring, testing, and responding to process upsets across evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, with overtime as needed.

The position is a lone worker role requiring self-discipline, with responsibility for compliance, safety, and environmental performance.