Boiler House / Utilities Operator

Job Title: Utilities Operator – Painesville, OH

Styropek is the largest EPS (Expandable Polystyrene) producer in America.  Our certified products are utilized across many applications, including building, packaging, and automotive. We have 5 manufacturing plants in 5 countries and belong to the Alpek family. Alpek is the largest petrochemical group in America.

We are currently seeking a Boiler House/Utilities Operator for our facility in Painesville, OH. 

Styropek’s Painesville plant is located about 30 miles northeast of Cleveland, OH. The site manufactures Expandable Polystyrene products used in the construction and packaging industries. 

Join our ESG movement!   Environmental, Social and Governance refers to our strategic management of Sustainability of our organization.   We are aligned in taking care of the environmental impact that our operations directly and indirectly represent, as well as the well-being and development of our employees and the communities where we operate.  As a member of Operation Clean Sweep, we are committed to making zero plastic resin loss a priority and focus on best practice procedures and processes to eliminate the loss of plastic resin into the environment.

Position Summary: 

This position is responsible for boiler house equipment and operation, boiler house lab and process quality testing to meet operational objectives.  This includes boiler operation, treated and deionized water production, cooling tower operation, and the associated process equipment.

Responsibilities: 

• Make frequent rounds for process preventive maintenance, process observation, process checks and corrective action.
• Complete safety checklists.
• Perform operational preventative maintenance as needed (lubrication, etc.)
• Take samples as required.
• Perform in –process testing.
• Change water and air filters as needed.
• Perform inventory checks (for example, levels in feed and mix tanks).
• Perform occasional minor maintenance that may occur during the shift.
• May be required to help maintenance.
• Required to assist other operators.
• Requisition / secure parts / materials for stores area

Qualifications: 

• 1+ years of relevant experience
• Certification: Ohio Stationary Engineer License 
• Education Requirement: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail
• Experience working with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated self-motivated, self-starter
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing regarding the work process
• Ability to read and interpret data such as written procedures and data displayed on the DCS computer screen.
• Knowledge of ISO, Environmental Health Safety and Security, Process Safety Management and Emergency Response procedures.
• Fully understand the function and general mechanics of equipment and associated alarms.
• Familiar with the area’s electrical system, fire system and utility systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency in running associated operating equipment.
• Working knowledge of SAP system

 Pay and Benefits:

Competitive pay. Benefits include Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Disability insurance, 401(k) and 401(k) matching, Employee assistance program, Flexible spending account, Health savings account, Life insurance, Paid time off 

Are you unsure of whether you are qualified for this role? Styropek is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace, including with respect to education and experience.  If you are interested in this role but are hesitant to apply due to a concern that your education and/or experience may not align perfectly with the job posting, we encourage you to still apply.   Additionally, if you are not hired for this particular role, it may be possible that your education and/or experience are or will be a match for another role.

Styropek is an equal opportunity employer that values inclusion and diversity. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.