Boiler Plant Operator Control Room Operator

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Boiler Plant Operator Control Room Operator Reg Full Time Minneapolis, MN, US Join our team at Ever-Green Energy as a Control Room Operator. This position is responsible for being knowledgeable on all aspects and capable of all operations at the Southeast and Main Energy Plants. Minimum requirements to be successful in this role: High School graduate or equivalent. Vo-tech training or equivalent as a Boiler Operator. First Class A MN Boiler Engineer’s License. Demonstrate ability to coordinate operations and maintenance activities and set and achieve goals with a high degree of self-initiation and independence. Ability to work well with others, to communicate clearly both orally and in writing and to direct and/or train others. Familiarity with boiler and chiller equipment and their auxiliaries and with all types of maintenance work. Computer skills in word processing, spreadsheet, and plant controls applications. Read, analyze, and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics/blueprints. Preferred Requirements: Five years of experience in a large, high pressure steam heating plant or in high pressure boiler operation. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Controls, monitors, starts, stops, regulates, evaluates and is responsible for a variety of plant systems and material handling equipment. Responsible for the operation of the boilers, turbine generator, gas turbine, chillers, and all auxiliary equipment from the control room. Responsible for the safe, proper, efficient operation of all plant auxiliary systems. Ancillary duties will include, but not limited to, procedure writing and review, on-the-job and classroom training, maintenance, filling in for other job classifications such as Operator A, and other tasks in support of plant operations. Conducts operations safely, reliably, efficiently, and in full compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Cleans and performs building maintenance to enhance a safe work environment. Secondary Job Functions: Performs other operating functions to ensure uninterrupted operation of the plant. Performs other related functions as assigned. Work Schedule: Dependent on assignment, work schedule may involve rotating shift (8 to 12 hours) to include some weekends and holidays and/or straight days. Overtime can be either voluntary or mandatory. Scheduled overtime is an element of the rotating shift assignment. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to climbing ramps/stairs; communicating verbally by expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to clearly impart oral information to other workers, customers, or the public; the ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds. The employee is frequently required to climb ladders/ropes/scaffolding; far visual acuity of clarity of vision at 20 feet or more; fine manipulation of picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm as in gross manipulation; gross manipulation by seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hands; keyboarding; lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.; near vision acuity with clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less; peripheral vision by observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point; pushing; pulling; reaching at/below shoulder level; reaching overhead by extending arms and hands in a 150 to 180 degrees vertical arc; and standing/walking. The employee is occasionally required to the use of a respirator; crawling; couching; foot/leg controls; kneeling; sitting; stooping; and confined space with limited entry or exit. Must be capable of maneuvering throughout industrial facilities such as energy plants and building HVAC mechanical rooms, etc. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position involves working in a steam, hot water, and/or chilled water plant and/or its distribution system. While performing job duties, employees may occasionally encounter potential hazards, including fumes, airborne particles, high-pressure steam in piping or equipment, both hot and cold temperatures, and hazards associated with moving machinery. The work environment's noise level typically ranges from moderate to loud. Other potential hazards common to heating and cooling plants may include confined spaces, slippery surfaces, rotating equipment, chemical handling (e.g., water treatment chemicals), and burns. Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided and physical controls are in place as needed to mitigate these risks. This is a union position with a probationary hourly rate of $47.48, increasing to the full rate of $52.76 upon successful completion of the probationary period. We have other benefits associated with this position which include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-term and Short-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, 401k with employer match, Shift Differential, Jury Duty Pay, Funeral Pay, Uniforms Provided, Tuition Reimbursement Program, Employee Assistance Program, Vacation, Sick Leave, 11 paid holidays, floating holiday hours. This is an International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Union No. 160 position. Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is also provided. It is the responsibility of each Ever-Green Energy employee that all tasks be conducted in a safe and efficient manner complying with all local, state, and federal safety and health regulations, company policies, programmatic standards, and special safety concerns identified by Ever-Green Energy for use in a particular area or with a customer. All employees are expected to support and demonstrate the mission and values of the organization by leading with integrity and building an inclusive culture that respects, encourages, and supports employees of all backgrounds and beliefs. #J-18808-Ljbffr