Powerhouse Engineering Technician

Position Summary

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations is seeking a Powerhouse Engineering Technician for its tire manufacturing facility located in Warren County, TN. You will support the powerhouse team and the plant by operating, repairing, and maintaining mechanical equipment such as air compressors, boilers, generators, motors, turbines, steam boiler feed water pumps, water softeners, cooling towers, and heaters within the steam and water systems.

The plant produces truck and bus radial tires, including premium steer and wide base, and employs more than 1,100 teammates in various roles.

Starter pay is $34.63 per hour, with a top pay rate of $41.23 per hour and a night shift premium of $1.00 per hour. All candidates must meet the minimum eligibility requirements: a minimum of 4 years Boiler Powerhouse operational experience.

• Observes meters and gauges to determine operating conditions of equipment and makes adjustments or repairs as necessary to insure efficient performance.
• Keeps clerical records such as temperatures of equipment, hours of operation, fuel consumed, temperature and analysis of flue gases.
• Operates, maintains and observes prescribed safety regulations pertaining to the use and care of the boilers and equipment.
• Performs startup and shutdown of plant systems.
• Makes inspection rounds, repairs pumps in place, including coupling, un-coupling and pump/motor alignment.
• Repairs valves and replaces piping and gaskets on Main Utility Piping as required.
• Will maintain all service equipment as required or assigned.
• Take chemical samples, run chemical tests, and services all steam and water chemical treatment systems in the powerhouse and the plant.

Performs all work where required by management through various policies and procedures to maintain Plant Safety, Environmental, and Quality Standards.

Typically requires a high school degree; or 1-2 year vocational training / associates degree.

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
• A diverse and inclusive team.

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.