Stationary Engineer

Position Title: Stationary Engineer

Position Summary

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.

Essential Duties and 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.

Education & Experience

Education:

• H.S. Diploma or GED – must be able to read, write, and communicate verbally.

• City of Chicago Stationary Engineers License

Experience:  

• Minimum of one year experience operating high pressure steam boilers.

• Knowledge and experience in using personal computers and computer-run equipment.

Working Conditions

• Vision: Normal

• Hearing: Normal

• Sitting: 40%

• Standing: 60%

• Lifting: 50lb. Max.

• Work Indoors: 90%

• Work Outdoors: 10%

Pay and Benefits

The rate for this position is $42.28/hr.

Vantage offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including:

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Vantage is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected category. 

About Vantage

Vantage provides natural solutions to our customers’ technical performance and marketing needs through a unique combination of chemistry, application expertise and service. Underpinned by our broad portfolio of formulations, ingredients and actives that are built on a backbone of sustainable oils, fats and their derivatives, Vantage targets selected markets and applications including personal care, food, surface treatment, agriculture, pharma, and consumer and industrial performance. Vantage is headquartered in Deerfield, IL., operates in 11 countries worldwide and employs more than 1,000 talented professionals focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences with every interaction.

We are a dynamic people-centered organization where you’ll be part of a collaborative global team. Embracing our cultural diversity, we learn from each other to constantly improve, adapt and iterate. We value the voices and talents of our colleagues, empowering them to drive their unique ideas to completion. We’re convinced that exceptionally motivated employees produce outstanding results, and we celebrate them by fostering a culture of recognition, development, learning, excellence and shared achievement. Most importantly, we know you’re going to like it here.  For more information visit: vantagegrp.com or LinkedIn/vantage.