Boiler Operator

Company Details

Darling Ingredients repurposes and recycles materials from the animal agriculture and food industries - transforming them into essential ingredients that do everything from feeding animals to fertilizing crops to fueling planes and nourishing people. We're the number one publicly traded company of our kind, operating a global family of brands and businesses that span more than 260 facilities in over 15 countries.

Our unique scale allows us to make entire industries less wasteful and more sustainable, helping move the world toward a more circular economy.

Darling Ingredients offers full time employees a full suite of benefits including but not limited to the following: 401(k), Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, and Paid Time Off.

The Boiler Operator is responsible for the operation of the boiler and boiler processes.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Starts boiler fire; may operate water tube boiler, coal, gas, or wood-fired boilers.
• Checks reverse osmosis unit.
• Monitors feed water, boiler water, water softener, and water treatment unit.
• Add chemicals on a daily basis.
• Monitors oil temperature in turbine bearings; measures oil in underground storage tanks.
• Performs daily greasing and oiling.
• Conducts coal inventory; keeps area around coal hopper clean.
• Assures equipment and work area is clean after each shift.
• Maintains safety as top priority in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations.

• Minimum 1-2 years prior experience in boiler operation and/or rendering facility.

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of water tube boilers, principles of combustion, water composition, and steam generation.
• Basic math skills; performs various calculations including heating and fuel consumption rate.
• Good oral and written skills.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Darling Ingredients.

Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. Know Your Rights:
If you would like more information, please refer to the EEOC Know Your Rights poster and resources (no link provided in this description).

The physical demands and work environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the main duties of this job.

Working Environment
None;
Occasionally up to 20%;
Frequently 21% to 50%;
Constantly 51% or more.

Exposed to high noise level, strong odors, heat and cold; bio hazards; toxic or caustic chemicals; electrical hazards; potentially dangerous equipment.

Travel May be required to travel to offsite locations as necessary.

Physical Demands Includes sitting, standing, walking, handling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, talking, hearing, and close vision. Weight handling demands are varied and depend on task; include lifting up to 50 pounds or more in some cases.