Utilities Operating Technician

About the role

At Sylvamo, we’re a team on a mission. Joining us, you’ll be helping to sustain forests and renew ecosystems, while delivering on the promise of paper to educate, communicate and entertain the world. Come grow with us! Utilities Control Room Operator / Operating Technician Eastover Mill | Sylvamo Build a Career Powering One of the World's Largest Paper Mills Sylvamo is seeking motivated, technically-minded individuals to join our Utilities Team at the Eastover Mill in Eastover, South Carolina. This is more than an operator position. It is an opportunity to become part of a highly skilled team responsible for safely operating and optimizing a complex utility system that powers an entire manufacturing facility. Our Utilities team operates high-pressure boilers, turbines, water treatment systems, wastewater treatment processes, fuel handling systems, and advanced distributed control systems (DCS). We are looking for individuals who enjoy solving problems, learning complex systems, and taking ownership of critical operations. Whether you have experience in power generation, industrial operations, military service, chemical processing, emergency response, or another technical field, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate complex utility systems from both the field and control room
• Analyze process data and respond to changing operating conditions
• Troubleshoot equipment and process issues
• Work closely with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams
• Participate in emergency response activities
• Contribute to a High Performance Team culture built on accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Eligible for employment in the US
• High school diploma or GED

Qualifications

• Enjoy solving complex technical problems
• Stay calm under pressure
• Take ownership of critical equipment and processes
• Want to build a long-term career rather than just work a job
• Value teamwork, accountability, and safety
• Have the drive to continuously learn and develop new skills
• Thrive in challenging environments and take pride in mastering complex systems

Skills

• Boiler