Boiler Operator/Wastewater Operator

Pay range: $40/hr Grade 2 | $42/hr Grade 1 License 

Shifts Starts: 6am to 3pm

THIS POSITION ABSOLUTELY REQUIRES AT LEAST A "GRADE 2 CITY OF HOUSTON BOILERS LICENSE" 

Location: 250 Gelhorn Dr, Houston, TX 77013

Essential Functions:

• Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.
• Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts and examine form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
• Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements.
• Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Repairs or replaces defective parts and lubricates and cleans parts as needed in accordance with food/beverage manufacturing quality system practices.
• Installs special functional and structural parts in devices and starts devices to test their performance.
• Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Performs Preventative Maintenance on equipment.
• Able to understand P.L.C.
• Must have basic (at minimum) knowledge of electricity and welding.
• Able to read and interpret written information and able to write clearly and informatively.
• Ability to troubleshoot all equipment and adjust palletizing equipment.

REQUIREMENTS:

• One year certificate from college or technical school; or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Stationary Engineer certification Grade 2 REQUIRED, Grade 1 preferred.
• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Able to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Preventative Maintenance software. PLC experience a plus.

Working Environment:

• A Safety Conscious, Drug-Free, Customer Friendly Environment
• Must be able to wear appropriate PPE on a daily basis: safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hard-hat
• Periods of working in hot and/or cold weather
• Strong odors and smells
• Some light lifting (<50 lbs) and bending