Operator - Reliability & Operations Support

The Basics

Location: Various Locations
Compensation: Starting Pay $26.00 to $28.00 per hour
Days/Hours: Rotating Shifts 12 HR 5AM to 5PM - Schedule 5/ON 4/OFF, 5/ON 5/OFF
Equipment Used: Skid Steer, Tellahandler
Material Handled: Anhydrous Ammonia, etc.

Benefits

A culture that appreciates our Team Members
Uniforms and laundry service
Paid Time Off (“PTO”), Paid Holidays
Profit Sharing
Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k)
Culture of safety
Commitment to helping our Team Members do things that they never dreamed possible

What You’ll Be Doing

• Safely start up, operate, monitor, and shut down an 82,000 lb/hr Superior watertube boiler.
• Perform routine boiler operations including:
• Boiler chemistry analysis and control (feedwater and boiler water testing)
• Chemical adjustments and corrections
• Continuous and intermittent blowdowns
• Operate and monitor emissions control systems, including:
• SCR system operation, switching and handling anhydrous ammonia bottles
• Conduct routine inspections of boiler, auxiliaries, and associated systems to ensure safe and efficient operation, monitor operating parameters such as pressure, temperature, flow, and combustion performance, identify abnormal conditions, troubleshoot issues, and take corrective action as required.
• Communicate daily operating activities and system status with operation Leaders, maintain accurate and up-to-date operating logs, inspection records, and maintenance documentation.
• Initiate and document work orders for maintenance and repairs, follow Safe Work Permits, LOTO procedures, and site safety requirements at all times.
• Support general plant operations as needed, including assisting with inspections, housekeeping, and minor maintenance tasks, and maintaining a high standard of housekeeping in boiler and equipment areas.
• Become proficient in all aspects of the steam generation and supporting systems.

Requirements

• Prior experience operating industrial boilers, preferably watertube boiler
• Strong working knowledge of boiler operations, including startup, shutdown, chemistry control, and blowdown practices preferred
• Experience working in an industrial environment such as mining, power generation, petrochemical, refining, or heavy manufacturing
• Strong understanding of Safe Work Permits and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Mechanically inclined with the ability to troubleshoot equipment and systems
• Demonstrated commitment to always maintaining safe work practices
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to respond effectively to operational challenges
• Willingness to develop additional technical knowledge related to emissions controls, boiler optimization, and plant systems

Physical Requirements

• Able and willing to work outside in all weather conditions
• Ability to work at heights, swing a 10-lb sledgehammer, walk extensively on uneven terrain, lift up to 50 lbs, work and stand on uneven surfaces for prolonged periods of time
• Able to work outside for extended periods of time, in all weather conditions
• Willingness and ability to work within an MSHA-regulated mining environment

Additional Information

A complete job description is available upon request
Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace

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Team members may be eligible for a benefits package that is dependent on hours worked and position classification. This package may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; life, AD&D, and disability insurance; supplemental coverage options; health savings and flexible spending accounts; paid time off; profit sharing; and a 401(k) plan with company match. Benefits are subject to change. For more information visit here.