Boiler Operator

Lubrizol•Painesville, OH

About The Position

The Boiler Operator operates equipment or areas in the unit, using knowledge and experience to work safely, responsibly toward the environment, and efficiently. The role executes and contributes to the unit work activity task list, monitors process and equipment conditions, and supports plant and business goals. The operator follows site and unit procedures, uses safe work practices, contributes to troubleshooting and improvement efforts, and helps train new operating personnel.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited school.
Ability to maintain an Ohio 3rd Class Stationary Engineer License.
Ability to follow all safety and environmental standards.
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow complex instructions and procedures.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot equipment and process issues.
Strong verbal and written interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to execute multiple tasks efficiently and prioritize based on operational needs.
Initiative and ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Basic computer skills for data entry and operation of control systems.
Mechanical aptitude for understanding and working with processing equipment.
Willingness and ability to work in a plant environment, including outdoors in all types of weather.
Availability to work 12-hour shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
Ability to maintain a valid forklift operator certification.
Ability to lift up to 55 lbs.
Ability to climb stairs as part of job duties.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including a respirator, fall protection harness, and hearing protection; respirator use requires maintaining a clean-shaven appearance.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a chemical manufacturing environment.
Experience operating boilers or sewer treatment systems, or handling hazardous waste.
Experience with SAP and/or Delta V.

Responsibilities

Perform rounds and field quality testing to check process equipment and product quality, and monitor process conditions and control systems.
Perform tasks assigned to operations.
Use basic troubleshooting and diagnostic skills to resolve process deviations and upset conditions.
Perform simple problem solving and participate in improving daily work.
Follow standard work processes and practices outlined by the site and/or unit.
Understand and perform operator responsibilities during unplanned events that trigger a root cause investigation.
Participate in root cause investigations as requested.
Train new unit operating personnel and share operating knowledge to support their development.
Ensure operations performance within assigned responsibilities aligns with plant and business goals.
Improve unit operating discipline and performance using personal knowledge and skills.
Monitor key unit metrics to help ensure plant performance remains on track toward unit and business goals.
Accurately and completely record asset utilization losses.
Develop the skills and competencies required to perform operator care activities for the plant.
Use appropriate operating discipline and safe work practices when performing operator care activities.
Follow the unit and/or site Procedure Use Policy.