Utilities Operator

About the role

Celanese is seeking a Utilities Operator to join its Mylar Specialty Films joint venture in Chester, Virginia. The individual in this position is responsible for operating the utility services for the site: Steam, Compressed Air, Chilled Water, Cooling Water, Potable Water, Dowtherm, Rainwater control, and Waste hauling. Evenings, nights, weekends and holidays responsibility includes monitoring the performance and performing necessary testing of the Biological and Sanitary Plants. This position supports the ERT on environmental issues and incident controls. The individual is not directly supervised and requires self-motivation and personal discipline to perform the required tasks. This position is classified as a “Lone Worker” and falls under the guidelines of this category. The position requires working an 8 hour rotating shift schedule. The Utility Operator must be prepared to cover overtime when needed for vacancies, vacation coverage, sickness/disability coverage, and shutdown coverage. The Utility Operator must handle chemicals involved in water and waste treatment.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the Energy Operations of the Manufacturing Site and the Environmental Performance and Safety of the Utility, Biological and Sanitary Operations to the “first valve” of the energy users.
• Support function to the Emergency Response Team as needed.
• Work rotating 8 hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Light gas or oil fed burners on boilers and dowtherm boiler.
• Start oil pumps to feed oil into furnace or boiler.
• Observe pressure, temperature, and draft meters on panel to verify specified operation of automatic combustion control systems, feed water regulators, and burners.
• Turn valves and adjust controls to set specified fuel feed, draft openings, water level, dowtherm pressure of dowtherm boiler, and steam pressure of boiler.
• Observe boiler and auxiliary units to detect malfunctions and make repairs, such as changing burners and tightening pipes and fittings.
• Treat boiler feed water.
• Maintain log of meter and gauge readings and record data such as water test results and quantity of fuel consumed.
• Operate and control electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate flow of raw water into plant.
• Monitor dowtherm level in system and add dowtherm as necessary.
• Draw off dowtherm in each dowtherm boiler to minimize buildup of solids.
• Start power unit to build up specified pressure in compressor.
• Adjust controls or set automatic controls to maintain continuous air supply to pneumatic tools or equipment.
• Observe temperatures and pressure gauges and adjust controls accordingly.
• Start air dryers to maintain dry air.
• Adjust controls or set automatic controls to maintain continuous dry air supply critical to plant operation.
• Operate and monitor plant breathing air system.
• Open valves on equipment such as compressors, pumps, and condensers to prepare system for operation and start equipment and auxiliary machinery.
• Observe temperature, pressure and ampere readings for system and equipment and adjust controls or override automatic controls to obtain specified operation of equipment.
• Record temperature, pressure, and other readings on log sheet at specified intervals.
• Make periodic inspection of equipment and system to observe operating condition and need for repair or adjustment.
• Adjust controls to isolate and clear broken lines for repair or shut down equipment.
• Adjust cooling tower pumps, valves, fans and automatic controls.
• Pump water into water mains.
• Monitor panelboard and adjust controls to regulate flow rates, loss of head pressure and water elevation, and distribution of river water.
• Repair and lubricate machines and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in the Operation of:
  • High Pressure Boilers and related mechanical equipment
  • Chillers and chilled water systems
  • Air Compressors and air-drying systems
  • Cooling tower systems
• Basic knowledge in water treatment chemistry and testing
• Ability to interact with instrumentation and control systems and perform troubleshooting of system
• Ability to communicate effectively with electronic media including email, Lotus notes, etc.
• Intermediate level skills in Word, Excel, and basic skills in SAP
• Ability to perform hazard recognition in mechanical systems and execute the LTCT program in the operational area
• Ability to coordinate with contractors and perform Work Permits, Line Break Permits, Loading/Unloading of Tanker Trucks
• Ability to operate/perform independently of supervision and make initial assessments/decisions on your own during upset conditions

Pay

This Virginia position pays between $37.57/hour - $47.15/hour and annual bonus eligibility. Actual pay may vary based on experience, qualifications, and market factors.