Utility Plant Operator / Boiler Operator

Fluor Corporation; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor Corporation is seeking a Utility Plant Operator in the City of Rochester, NY. In this role you will operate, inspect, and maintain the Central Utility Plant according to industry standards and Fluor's policies, ensuring optimal functionality and safety.

Candidates should have experience in utility operations, the ability to perform heavy physical labor, and preferably hold a 2 year BUM degree. A supportive and collaborative work environment awaits as part of our commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience as Utility Plant Operator.
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor (lifting objects up to 50 lbs).
• Must obtain a State Engineer's License First Class 'B' within 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Operate, inspect, and maintain Central Utility Plant equipment.
• Implement safety standards.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs.

Skills

Computer Skills (MS Excel, MS Word, Email)

Preventive maintenance

Understanding of safety procedures

Interpreting technical manuals

Ability to use hand and power tools

Education

2 year BUM degree preferred

Tools

Automated Process Control System (HMI / SCADA)

Job description

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you’d like to work in, you’re invited to apply for this role.

Job Description

SUMMARY

Operates, inspects, and performs preventive maintenance and repairs to the Central Utility Plant, ensuring that all work is completed within industrial standards and codes, and Fluor’s policies.

Key Accountabilities

Safety

• Ensure the appropriate safety practices are followed.
• Ensure all certification and training is in accordance with the requirements.
• Implement safety standards with Fluor and client Safety.

General Duties (include But Not Limited To)

• Perform Operator duties for the Central Utility Plant. Equipment operated but not limited to Boilers, chillers and air compressors.
• Ability to perform inspections and make necessary adjustments to conform to job specifications and log results.
• Ability to discern colors for colorimetric testing of water samples and/or reading of color‑coded plan instrumentation.
• Dismantles, moves, installs, or repairs machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Examines machinery or mechanical equipment; identifies reasons for malfunction and completes repairs and/or maintenance.
• Installs, repairs, and replaces piping and fittings for oil, natural gas, water, steam, compressed air, heating and plumbing lines, and systems for equipment such as steam turbines, air compressors, pumps, and boilers.
• Installs new equipment and systems and repairs and maintains current equipment and systems as needed.
• Prepares boilers and related equipment for state and insurance inspections.
• Repairs and overhauls pumps and heat exchangers; removes and replaces coils, and replaces valves and associated equipment on steam turbines, steam distribution systems, boilers, and other related systems and equipment.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Uses a computerized maintenance management system.
• Performs miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Minimum Job Requirements

• Experience as Utility Plant Operator
• Education: 2 year BUM degree preferred
• Preferred: MN State Engineer’s License First Class “B”
• Would Consider an Applicant with the following qualifications.
• MN State Engineer’s License Second Class “A or B”. Must obtain a State Engineer’s License First Class “B” within 24 months of date of hire.
• Ability to complete heavy physical labor (pushing, pulling, lifting objects up to 50 lbs.)
• Experienced in monitoring Automated Process Control System (HMI / SCADA)

Skills / Abilities

• Computer Skills (MS Excel, MS Word, Email)
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance according to published guidelines.
• Ability to interpret technical manuals.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Knowledge of computerized maintenance management principles as related to supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
• Ability when needed to physically enter boiler steam and water drums, boiler fireboxes and exhaust stacks, cooling towers, and other tight spaces.
• Ability to work in elevated locations up to 30 feet.
• Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.
• Must be able to work independently.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.