Steam Operator (Licensed)

Job Title: Steam Operator (Licensed)

Location:Boron CA

Department:Operations / Cogeneration Plant

Reports To:Plant Supervisor / Operations Manager

Employment Type:Full-time On-site

Position Summary

We are seeking aLicensed Steam Operatorto operate the Control Room boilers water softeners and related equipment in a cogeneration and steam plant. The plant burns natural gas to produce electricity and steam for a refinery and mine. Excess electricity is sold to a utility. Equipment includes gas turbines generators boilers water softeners pumps water wells and electrical distribution systems.

This role requires an active stationary engineer or boiler operator license (state or local jurisdiction). The ideal candidate is safety-focused mechanically inclined and capable of working independently in a remote industrial environment.

Essential Job Duties

• Operate the Control Room in the Cogeneration and Steam Plant
• Operate boilers and related auxiliary equipment
• Draw water samples and perform chemical tests; adjust chemical feed rates as needed
• Open and close valves; start and stop pumps
• Light boilers and monitor equipment for proper operation
• Operate plant water softeners and related equipment
• Unload salt trucks into softener brine pits
• Adhere to and support Health Safety Environmental & Quality (HSEQ) compliance standards

Other Functions

• Perform minor repairs and equipment lubrication as required
• Maintain a clean organized and safe work area
• Maintain records tallies and reports as required
• Assist in training Fuel Tenders or less experienced operators
• Operate lockout/tagout (LOTO) equipment

Qualifications

Required:

• Active stationary engineer boiler operator or steam operator license (state or local jurisdiction)
• Experience operating industrial boilers steam turbines or cogeneration plants
• Knowledge of water treatment chemical testing and boiler chemistry
• Ability to read and interpret gauges meters and control panel displays
• Basic mechanical aptitude for minor repairs and equipment checks
• Willingness to work rotating shifts weekends and holidays as needed
• Ability to work in a remote industrial environment

Preferred:

• Experience in a refinery mine or power plant setting
• Familiarity with gas turbines or generators
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures

Working Conditions

• Exposure to heat noise chemicals and industrial hazards (PPE provided)
• Physical requirements: standing walking climbing stairs/ladders lifting up to 50 lbs
• On-site position; no remote work

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive wage based on experience and licensure
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical dental vision 401k)
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates