Stationary Engineer

Vantage Specialty Chemicals • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Maintain safe and efficient operation of the boiler house including boilers, air compressors and water treatment plant while delivering the required steam, air pressures and volumes.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or GED – must be able to read, write, and communicate verbally.
• City of Chicago Stationary Engineers License
• Minimum of one year experience operating high pressure steam boilers.
• Knowledge and experience in using personal computers and computer-run equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operation of the boiler house (which includes tanks, pumps, compressors, lines, valves, and all equipment within the plant) in a safe manner in line with agreed procedures.
• Proper communication and documentation as required for the operation of the plant to always ensure maximum output and quality of product when in operation.
• Inventory control in the Caustic and Hydrochloric acid tank farms and all other chemicals involved with the process.
• Maintains a high level of housekeeping in the work area including the caustic and acid tank farm.
• Make appropriate adjustments to the equipment used in the process to maintain required steam quality and maximize efficiency.
• Immediately report any accidents or hazardous incidents and prepare the plant for maintenance using proper LOTO and SWP (Safe Work Permit) procedures when required.
• Perform regular plant safety inspections/ audits and write/enters work orders for all required repairs.
• Responsible for providing training to new and/or relief personnel.
• Utilize computer control and monitoring systems so that proper setpoint adjustments and related process peripheries are correctly adjusted to assure standard operation, quality and efficiency.
• Perform analytical measures as required to always assure demineralized water quality and steam blowdown amount.
• Perform any other non-routine duties as directed by management or supervision.

Benefits

• Life and AD&D insurance
• Accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• EAP
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, vision, and pension offered through the United Food & Commercial Workers International Union Local 1546.

What This Job Offers

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