Operator, Boiler - Material Handling

Savage•Safford, AZ

3d•$26 - $28

About The Position

Savage is a global provider of supply chain infrastructure and logistics solutions with more than 200 locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Saudi Arabia. Since we were founded in 1946, we’ve grown from a small family business to an international company with more than 4,000 team members. We’re proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation. Savage is a place where your growth is supported and your impact matters. Join us and do things you never dreamed possible. These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage: Starting Pay $26.00 to $28.00per hour Over time, after 40 Hours A culture that appreciates our Team Members Uniforms and laundry service Paid Time Off (“PTO”), Paid Holidays Profit Sharing Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) A culture of safety A commitment to helping our Team Members do things that they never dreamed possible What you’ll be doing: Safely start up, operate, monitor, and shut down an 82,000 lb/hr Superior watertube boiler. Perform routine boiler operations including: Boiler chemistry analysis and control (feedwater and boiler water testing) Chemical adjustments and corrections Continuous and intermittent blowdowns Operate and monitor emissions control systems, including: SCR system operation, switching and handling anhydrous ammonia bottles Conduct routine inspections of boiler, auxiliaries, and associated systems to ensure safe and efficient operation, monitor operating parameters such as pressure, temperature, flow, and combustion performance, identify abnormal conditions, troubleshooting issues, and take corrective action as required Communicate daily operating activities and system status with operation Leaders, maintain accurate and up-to-date operating logs, inspection records, and maintenance documentation Initiate and document work orders for maintenance and repairs, follow Safe Work Permits, LOTO procedures, and site safety requirements at all times Support general plant operations as needed, including assisting with inspections, housekeeping, and minor maintenance tasks, and maintain a high standard of housekeeping in boiler and equipment areas Become proficient in all aspects of the steam generation and supporting systems

Requirements

Prior experience operating industrial boilers, preferably watertube boiler
Strong working knowledge of boiler operations, including startup, shutdown, chemistry control, and blowdown practices preferred
Experience working in an industrial environment such as mining, power generation, petrochemical, refining, or heavy manufacturing
Strong understanding of Safe Work Permits and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Mechanically inclined with the ability to troubleshoot equipment and systems
Demonstrated commitment to maintaining safe work practices at all times
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to respond effectively to operational challenges
Willingness to develop additional technical knowledge related to emissions controls, boiler optimization, and plant systems
Able and willing to work outside in all weather conditions
Ability to work at heights, swing a 10-lb sledgehammer, walk extensively on uneven terrain, lift up to 50 lbs, work and stand on uneven surfaces for prolonged periods of time
Ability to work outside for extended periods of time, in all weather conditions
Ability to work while wearing a respirator
Willingness and ability to work within an MSHA-regulated mining environment
Candidates are required to successfully complete a criminal background check, drug and alcohol screening
Ability to attend and pass all required training, including but not limited to: Site-specific safety training, H2S, fall Protection, First Aid/CPR, respiratory protection, and any additional training required for work at the job site

Nice To Haves

Strong working knowledge of boiler operations, including startup, shutdown, chemistry control, and blowdown practices preferred

Responsibilities

Safely start up, operate, monitor, and shut down an 82,000 lb/hr Superior watertube boiler.
Boiler chemistry analysis and control (feedwater and boiler water testing)
Chemical adjustments and corrections
Continuous and intermittent blowdowns
SCR system operation, switching and handling anhydrous ammonia bottles
Conduct routine inspections of boiler, auxiliaries, and associated systems to ensure safe and efficient operation, monitor operating parameters such as pressure, temperature, flow, and combustion performance, identify abnormal conditions, troubleshooting issues, and take corrective action as required
Communicate daily operating activities and system status with operation Leaders, maintain accurate and up-to-date operating logs, inspection records, and maintenance documentation
Initiate and document work orders for maintenance and repairs, follow Safe Work Permits, LOTO procedures, and site safety requirements at all times
Support general plant operations as needed, including assisting with inspections, housekeeping, and minor maintenance tasks, and maintain a high standard of housekeeping in boiler and equipment areas
Become proficient in all aspects of the steam generation and supporting systems

Benefits

Starting Pay $26.00 to $28.00per hour
Over time, after 40 Hours
A culture that appreciates our Team Members
Uniforms and laundry service
Paid Time Off (“PTO”), Paid Holidays
Profit Sharing
Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k)
A culture of safety
A commitment to helping our Team Members do things that they never dreamed possible
Eligible full-time team members may participate in the company benefit package, which currently includes medical, dental, and vision plans; company-paid life, AD&D and disability insurance; supplemental life and disability options; health savings and flex spending accounts; profit sharing; and a 401(k) plan with match.
Part-time team members are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan with match, profit sharing, and may be eligible to participate in the medical plan depending on hours worked.