Power Plant Utility Operator

Your Job

The responsibility of the Power Plant Utility Operator is to work with the Utilities Operating team in achieving goals/improvement of key factor results such as safety, environmental compliance and controls, asset strategy improvement, housekeeping, and reliability.

The operator at the Savannah River Mill will leverage mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills to ensure reliable operations.

Responsibilities include making quick decisions during plant upset conditions and working outdoors in various weather.

The role involves a rotating 12-hour shift schedule, covering days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Operators must be self-directed, possess strong communication skills, comply with SRM environmental standards, and adhere to safety regulations, including wearing required PPE.

The position requires working in loud, hot, humid, dusty, and dirty environments, learning new skills, performing physically demanding tasks like lifting up to 40 lbs, and working in high or confined spaces.

The pay starts at $24 per hour with competitive benefits and no top out range on pay.

Our Team

Our Savannah River Mill in Rincon, GA began operations in October 1986 and is considered a world-class operation in the industry.

Five of the world's 12 largest tissue paper machines reside at the facility.

Our operation is designed to produce products primarily from recycled fiber.

We have over 50 converting lines that make the tissue, towel, and napkin products in our retail and away from home markets.

We strive to be a valued member of our community, and we've built strong partnerships over the years as part of those efforts.

Benefits Overview



* Medical, Dental, Vision


* Educational assistance program


* Infertility support and Adoption/Surrogacy assistance


* Paid time off and Paid Holidays


* Mental Health Coverage and Support for you and your family


* 401k matching + Fixed Contribution Based on years of service.


* Short term and long-term disability


* Legal and Financial advice


* Discounts for being Koch GP Employee

Schedule

The Mill operates 24/7 and 365 days per year.

Therefore, our mill operates using a 12-hour rotating schedule that includes holidays, weekends, and overtime.

Our rotating schedule allows for a regular 14 days off every 4-week period.

See example below.

DS=Day Shift 6:50 A.M.-7:10 P.M.

NS= Night Shift 6:50 P.M.-7:10 A.M.

O = Off

For example: (Weeks listed Sunday-Saturday)

WK 1: DS,DS,DS,DS,O,O,O

WK 2: O,O,O,O, NS,NS,NS

WK 3: NS, O,O,O, DS,DS,DS

WK 4: O, NS,NS,NS, O,O,O

What You Will Do



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