Operating Technician - Utilties
About The Position
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! 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.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Eligible for employment in the US
- High school diploma or GED
Nice To Haves
- Experience in power generation
- Experience in industrial operations
- Military service
- Experience in chemical processing
- Experience in emergency response
- 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
- Take pride in mastering complex systems
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
Benefits
- Annual incentive plan
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company-paid life insurance
- Disability income protection
- 401(k) savings plan
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Retiree savings benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
