CoGeneration Power Plant Operator – Cedar Rapids, IA

Co Generation Power Plant Operator – Cedar Rapids, IA

Department: Operations:
Manufacturing, Production, Maintenance, Utilities

Starting Pay Rate: $28.36 per hour

Qualified Utility I Pay Rate: $34.70 ($32.15 + $2.55 Shift Differential)

Qualified Boiler Tech II Operator: $38.71 ($35.86 + $2.55 Shift Differential)

Qualified Boiler Tech I Operator: $42.20 ($39.65 + $2.55 Shift Differential)

Shift: 8-Hour Day Shift & 12-Hour rotating days/night (DuPont Schedule)

Why Join?

• Weekly Pay
• Benefits Start Day 1
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Personal Days Effective Day 1
• 9 Company Paid Holidays
• 401k with up to 5% Company Match
• Cash Balance Plan (Pension)
• Annual Raises
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Account
• Company Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Plan
• Company Paid Life Insurance & Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees, Spouse, & Children
• Parental Leave Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company provided work boots, uniforms, and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

The Co Generation Power Plant Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of material handling systems, including Coal, Ash Silo, and Limestone Silo Systems.

Responsibilities:

• Supports the unloading of coal and lime material by truck and rail and loading of ash trucks
• Enters and verifies truck weights and data into computerized ADM Weigh Systems.
• Operates motorized heavy equipment, including rail locomotives, skid steer loader, and boom lifts.
• Collects in-process samples at appropriate collection times, conducts laboratory testing, enters results to database, and analyzes results.
• Follows Equipment Specific Lockout Procedure (ESLP) to ensure safe and successful Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO) of process equipment.
• Executes daily Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure and maintain cleanliness throughout the plant and department.
• Conducts routine maintenance checks, cleanings, troubleshooting, and basic preventive maintenance on process equipment.
• Adheres to all safety regulations and partners with team members plant leadership to foster a culture of safety for all individuals.

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Job Requirements:

• Ability to work independently with a high level of autonomy.
• Possesses high degree of punctuality, work ethic, and reliability.
• Able to engage in critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Able to communicate effectively with department operators and leadership.
• Possesses strong attention to detail and high levels of quality of work.
• Mechanical inclination and aptitude with ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues.
• Proficiency in Windows computer operating system & related software.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED, required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without Visa sponsorship.
• Ability to understand and effectively communicate in English (verbal & written).
• Strong fundamental skills (math, reading, writing, & verbal communication).
• Experience in industrial or mechanical manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating heavy machinery and equipment.

Physical Requirements and

Working Conditions:

• Ability to move about on a work site by ascending/descending stairs, extensive walking, climbing steps or ladders, prolonged periods of standing and sitting, stooping, bending, kneeling, or squatting frequently.
• Ability to operate equipment or machinery that may be located at different heights with open view grating from multiple elevations or in confined spaces.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds overhead.
• Ability to traverse 2 miles or more during the course of a workday.
• Ambient conditions — Work area is, typically, a non-air-conditioned production environment. Working in extreme heat and cold in all seasonal elements, both indoors and outside on a regular basis.
• Atmosphere: may come in contact with dust (Peanut – known allergen), corn, cotton, canola seed, chemicals, and odor.
• Must be able to work around vibrating equipment and noise levels that may reach or exceed 85 decibels and will require use of hearing protection for most of the work shift.
• Employees are required to wear all…