Powerhouse Operator - Chester, VA

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Do you want to put your skills to work as a Powerhouse Operatorat our Park 500 facility in Chester, VA? Come join us at Philip Morris USA where you will play a vital role in making sure our facility is running smoothly so we can continue to do what we do best - manufacture highest quality products.The starting wage for this position is $43.56 per hour.
Your job duties/responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:


* Operating, monitoring, and adjusting boilers and ancillary utility support systems


* Ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the boiler house according to all established regulatory requirements


* Participating in cross functional teams to identify and solve problems in a union environment

Specific Skills


* Possess a minimum of 3 years of experience firing water-tube boilers fueled by natural gas with #2 fuel oil backup (or similar)


* Have a working knowledge of related ancillary utility equipment operations and computer controlled distributive control systems


* Have a familiarity with boiler and chilled water chemistry


* Have familiarity with Delta V control systems (or similar)


* Have strong problem solving, troubleshooting, decision making and analytical abilities


* Experience working in a 24/7/365 control room environment with little to no downtime annually


* Be willing to work a rotating shift and to work overtime, weekends, and holidays


* Have a strong safety orientation


* Have excellent problem solving abilities


* Have strong written and oral communication skills


* Have a high degree of initiative and conscientiousness


* Have the ability to ensure assigned work areas are maintained to meet high safety and housekeeping standards


* For this position, we are seeking highly motivated, experienced and accountable individuals who can work in an industrial, unionized environment.


* Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance


* Passion and willingness to learn and grow

Compensation
The starting wage for this position is $43.56 per hour with the opportunity to earn over $51.25 an hour after 120 days.

You will be eligible for a shift differential payment of $0.29 per hour.

Also, additional compensation may be available to you through our manufacturing incentive program.
Work Perks for You:


* Relocation benefits


* Weekly pay schedule


* Comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance beginning on Day 1 of employment


* Performance pay plan of up to $4,000 annually


* Annual bonus of up to $1,800 annually


* 14 paid holidays annually


* Paid vacation and holidays


* Education Reimbursement Program of up to $5,250 annually


* Deferred Profit-Sharing Contributions (type of 401K):
+ If you are a match-eligible employee, the company matches your personal contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 3% of your eligible pay
+ The company provides an ...