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Job Title: Utility Powerhouse Operator

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Utility Operator to join our team. The role involves a 2-2-3 rotating schedule with both day and night shifts. You will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of our utility systems, including boilers, air compressors, cooling towers, and more.

Responsibilities

+ Perform boiler operations, including fire tube and water tube boilers with a total capacity of 135,000#/hr.

+ Conduct air compressor operations with 35 scfm of 35# air and 600 scfm of 90# air, including air dryers for the site’s instruments.

+ Operate cooling tower systems supplying utilities and process with a total tonnage of 6750 tons of tower water.

+ Monitor and manage water treatment systems, including softened water and mixed bed deionized water.

+ Perform chiller operations to ensure the supply of 2500 tons of chilled water to production.

+ Operate the site’s industrial wastewater biological treatment system in compliance with the City of Raleigh Industrial Users Permit.

+ Manage and maintain compliance with permits and safety requirements.

+ Collect and analyze various types of water samples, recording data on lab sheets and company forms.

+ Monitor and operate the site’s fire system.

+ Maintain security awareness during off hours and act as the first point of contact to identify, correct, and report hazards.

+ Become properly trained to enter confined spaces, including open-topped tanks and enclosed vessels for inspections and repairs.

+ Ensure a clean and hazard-free workspace by performing regular housekeeping.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in wastewater treatment, pressure valves, steam equipment, and boiler operation.

+ Ability to adapt easily to change and demonstrate flexibility and cooperation.

+ Ability to troubleshoot and suggest corrective actions.

+ Familiarity with current applicable codes and practices for pressure vessels and high-pressure steam operations, as well as refrigeration technology.

+ Good organizational skills.

+ Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

+ Proficient understanding of chemistry and biological requirements necessary to maintain healthy and active microorganisms with a high level of BOD Nitrogen in the site’s industrial wastewater pretreatment facility.

+ Ability to operate material management equipment.

+ Ability to operate manual and automated control systems to maintain stable operation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Ability to demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills.

+ Must have a proficient understanding of the chemistry and biological requirements necessary to maintain healthy and active microorganisms with a high leave of BOD Nitrogen in the site’s industrial wastewater pretreatment facility.

Work Environment

The work environment includes both indoor and outdoor settings that are non-climate controlled. The role requires adaptability to changing conditions and involves working in various weather conditions.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team where innovation and safety are top priorities. Enjoy a supportive work culture that values teamwork and professional growth, offering opportunities to expand your skills in a cutting-edge industrial setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Raleigh, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Raleigh,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.