Operator - Reliability & Operations Support

Savage • Safford, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves safely starting up, operating, monitoring, and shutting down an industrial watertube boiler. The position requires performing routine boiler operations, including chemistry analysis and control, chemical adjustments, and blowdowns. Additionally, the operator will manage emissions control systems, conduct routine inspections, troubleshoot issues, and maintain accurate logs. The role also supports general plant operations, including housekeeping and minor maintenance, and requires becoming proficient in all aspects of 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.
• 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 always maintaining safe work practices.
• 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.
• 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, Anhydrous Ammonia, InPit Driving Left hand Traffic Training, Skid Steer, Tellahandler, and any additional training required for work at the job site.

Nice To Haves

• Boiler chemistry control and blowdown practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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, and 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, troubleshoot 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.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping in boiler and equipment areas.
• Become proficient in all aspects of the steam generation and supporting systems.

Benefits

• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed