Boiler Operator Assistant

SUGAR CANE GROWERS COOPERATIVE OF FLORIDA • BELLE GLADE, FL

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Boiler Operator is responsible for the efficient operation of the steam generation plant by assisting the Boiler Operator in controlling the operations of the Boiler station and by closely monitoring boilers and associated plant. This role ensures the plant is safe and reliable and maintains good housekeeping in the boiler area. During the repair season, the assistant boiler operator assists mechanics in the maintenance and repairs of boilers.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED (or equivalent experience)
• Mechanically inclined with intermediate level skills
• One (1) year of previous boiler assistance or maintenance experience.
• Intermediate mechanical aptitude.
• Able to safely operate a forklift, use various hand and power tools, drill press, measuring tape and level.
• Effective communication skills.
• Must understand mechanical systems.
• Ability to read schematics and diagrams.
• Basic computer skills.
• Intermediate welding and cutting skills.
• Must be able to work in all positions (bending, climbing steps, kneeling, reaching, and crawling)
• Able to continuously lift from 25 to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual and Biliterate – English and Spanish, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspection on proper fuel burning on boiler furnace.
• Operation of Boiler Soot blowers.
• Check Rounds on proper operation of bagasse conveyors.
• Check for proper operation on bagasse feeders.
• Keep clean and proper operation of boiler grates.
• Register operation records in report sheets approved.
• Assist in boiler light up and shut down.
• Monitor and check all boiler station auxiliary equipment including bagasse handling system; troubleshoot malfunctions, pumps, valves, gauges, burners, and other components of boilers.
• Providing mechanical assistance – repair and maintenance – to the Boiler Room operation, including, but not limited to general repair, and maintenance of all Boiler Room equipment – boilers, bagasse equipment (conveyors, payloader, etc.) and other related equipment.
• Knowledge and skill set of the maintenance and operation of the scrubbers and flush system.
• Relieve the Water attendant/Control Room Operator as needed.
• Maintains a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate / OSHA Standards and performs all work per established safety procedures.
• Performs other related projects and assignments as business dictates.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity
• Employee assistance program – offers confidential counseling and support with mental, financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, jury duty)
• 401(k) program with highly competitive match
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED