Utility Operator - Co-Gen - Lincoln, NE

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Job Title: Utility Operator - Co-Gen - Lincoln, NE
Location: Lincoln, NE, Midwest 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

Utility Operator - Co-Gen - Lincoln, NE

This is a full-time, hourly position.

Summary of Job:

Utility Operator position is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Lincoln, NE Cogeneration facility. Utility Operators work directly with and support the Boiler Operator according to the job duties listed below. Progression into boiler house operation is expected.

Job Duties:

Active participant in the facility safety program to help ensure the safety of all personnel and maintain compliance with OSHA regulations
Recognize environmental and safety hazards and take actions to ensure they are mitigated so as not to affect employee safety, process quality, and environmental compliance
Operate specific equipment including forklift and skid steer loader
Laboratory analysis on water samples to ensure proper boiler and cooling tower water treatment
Water treatment chemical handling
Cooling Tower operational support for the entire facility
Daily/weekly/monthly equipment checks
Data entry
Troubleshoot equipment issues as they arise
Preventive maintenance on equipment
Housekeeping tasks
General labor
Willing and able to work a 12-hour shift, rotating between days and nights
Willing and able to work overtime to cover for coworker vacation or call-ins

Skills Preferred:

Must be a self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented team player, with solid verbal communication skills
Proficient using computer software programs such as Microsoft Office
Able to read and interpret documents and drawings, possess sound troubleshooting skills, and write detailed reports
Have the ability to affect change through diagnosis, designing, and implementing solutions
Must be able to work independently, assess various situations, and make solid, reliable decisions

Education and Training Preferred:

High School diploma or GED

Experience Preferred:

Experience in boiler operation and/or water treatment

Physical Requirements:

Applicant must have regular, prompt attendance
Have the ability to climb stairs and ladders, perform some lifting (50 lbs), sit and stand for long periods, work in confined spaces, working with heights, bending, kneeling, and be able to wear a respirator
Candidate must be able to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as hot and cold temperatures and a dusty environment

Shift Description and Compensation

$29.34 per hour
12-hour shifts, 7 to 7
Standard rotation is four shifts 7a-7p, four days off, four shifts 7p-7a, four days off.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Job Post Date: 08/01/25