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.

This operator will be expected to use mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills to support reliable operations for the Savannah River Mill. They will work to further develop personal skills, knowledge, and capabilities for the role. In addition, this operator will be faced with having to make quick decisions that could stabilize the plant during upset conditions. Some of the work will require the operator to work outside in varying weather conditions.

A utility operator will work a rotating 12-hour shift that includes days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime hours. The pay starts at $24 per hour with competitive benefits and consistent, performance-based pay raises.

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 work to create mutual benefit and remove barriers to opportunity for our employees, customers, and communities.

In addition to a standard benefits package, we also offer the following:

• Educational assistance
• Infertility support and Adoption/Surrogacy assistance
• Paid time off and double-time and holiday pay offered for holidays
• Mental Health coverage and support for you and your family
• Discount eligibility at a variety of retailers, and for a variety of services, travel opportunities, etc., as a Koch/GP employee
• Potential for an annual bonus based on individual performance and the site's ability to meet performance, safety, quality, environmental and operational goals

What You Will Do

• Provide operational monitoring and troubleshooting of solid fuel fired high pressure boilers
• Operate and monitor gas/steam turbine generators, compressed air, cooling towers, and heat exchangers systems
• Sample and quality test steam and water systems
• Perform lubrication, troubleshooting, and basic maintenance of powerhouse equipment
• Interface with computers to monitor and log operational equipment data

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience using a computer, tablet, or smart device
• 6 or more months of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, agricultural, or military environment OR completion of post-high school education in a manufacturing/industrial-centered program
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and/or electrical equipment

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience operating heavy equipment, rotating machinery, chemical handling, and lubrication
• Experience using hand and power tools such as wrenches, hammers, and drills
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Experience working in a powerplant environment

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

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Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: