Boiler Operator
Darling Ingredients · Wadesboro, NC · 3 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
About the role
The Boiler Operator is responsible for the operation of the boiler and boiler processes.
Responsibilities
- Starts boiler fire; may operate water tube boiler, coal, gas, or wood-fired boilers.
- Checks reverse osmosis unit.
- Monitors feed water, boiler water, water softener, and water treatment unit.
- Adds chemicals on a daily basis.
- Monitors oil temperature in turbine bearings; measures oil in underground storage tanks.
- Performs daily greasing and oiling.
- Conducts coal inventory; keeps area around coal hopper clean.
- Assures equipment and work area is clean after each shift.
- Maintains safety as top priority in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations.
Requirements
Minimum 1-2 years prior experience in boiler operation and/or rendering facility.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Knowledge of water tube boilers, principles of combustion, water composition, and steam generation.
- Basic math skills; performs various calculations including heating and fuel consumption rate.
- Good oral and written skills.
- Ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.
Working Conditions
Work will be carried out in a plant/production environment.
About Us
We’re one of the world’s leading practitioners of circularity, transforming materials from the animal agriculture and food industries into valuable ingredients. Ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy.