Boiler Operator - Memphis, TN

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Job Title: Boiler Operator - Memphis, TN
Location: Memphis, TN, South United States, USA

Company: Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Operator/General Laborer
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Job Description

Boiler Operator - Memphis, TN

Summary:

The Boiler Operator is responsible and accountable for plant utilities including boilers, wastewater treatment, cooling towers, compressed air, and nitrogen production. The operator is responsible for communicating critical information concerning safety & environmental compliance, security, and operational issues to the Shift Supervisor/Foreman. Operators will be working rotating shifts and will also be responsible for performing routine maintenance and inspections in areas of responsibility

Shift: Rotating (swing shift, weekends, and holidays)

Job Qualifications:

1st or 3rd class Steam Operating Engineer License from Shelby County or must be able to obtain license within 6 months of being hired
High school diploma or equivalent; completion of vocational training or additional education is beneficial
1 - 3 years in boiler operations or maintenance experience preferred
Basic math skills and reading comprehension
Ability to read and follow various processes
Self-Starter with the ability to prioritize tasks

Principal Duties And Responsibilities:

Understand and comply with all workplace health & safety requirements, ADM policies/procedures, and work place rules
Ownership mentality for the assigned systems and plant areas
Perform safe, controlled startup and shutdown of boilers, cooling towers, air compressors, membrane filtration systems, etc.
Ability to identify and troubleshoot problems on boilers, pumps, valves, controls, etc.
Work with engineering teams to develop solutions and improve optimization
Ability to pull water samples, test water chemistry, and adjust chemical dosage for water treatment
Daily chemical inventory monitoring and regular involvement with water treatment vendor
Consistently monitor the daily operations of the boilers, document accurate and legible records via paper logs and/or digital databases
Operation of water treatment equipment including water softeners and membrane filters
Must safely perform routine maintenance, inspections, and LOTO of equipment
Works independently with minimal supervision
Read and understand process documentation, SOPs, and technical instructions
Perform daily inspections of the equipment and the surroundings
Report safety near misses and equipment issues in a timely fashion
Scheduled cleaning-in-place procedures and truck loadout for wastewater system
Must be able to climb ladders and work at elevated heights
Must complete housekeeping assignments as required
All other duties as assigned
Forklift operating experience is beneficial, but not required

Employee must possess:

The ability to conduct essential physical work as per requirements
Be capable of reading letters and numbers and have good color perception
Be capable of lifting a minimum of 50 pounds chest-high
Sitting/Standing/Climbing: Standing for 12 hours daily and moving up and down stairs

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

REF: 103161BR

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Job Post Date: 10/31/25