Powerhouse Operator - Topeka, KS

Goodyear. More Driven.

Base Pay: $39.17/hr plus shift differential of $0.32/hr

Shift Information: 12-hr shift, 2^nd shift (Start times fluctuate between 3pm-7pm), OT available

Benefits: Competitive total rewards program for employees that promotes personal health, assists employees in maintaining a healthy balance between work and life and meets the diverse personal and professional needs.

• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance plans available at day 31 of employment
• 401K
• Paid vacation & holidays  after completing probationary period  (60 days or 480 hours worked)
• Employee discounts and wellness programs

For more than a century, Goodyear has led the industry in manufacturing innovative tires that deliver the highest level of performance for everything from passenger cars and trucks to airplanes, heavy-duty mining equipment, and racecars. We are devoted to advancing tire technology, applying our innovations to new products that deliver confident mobility for drivers everywhere. If you are looking for a challenging, yet rewarding career path, you will enjoy being a part of the manufacturing team.  

General Description:   

As a Powerhouse Operator, you will be responsible for supporting the manufacturing process by trouble shooting, preventative maintenance, and repair of all tire-related manufacturing, processing machinery and equipment.  You will also be responsible for safety and housekeeping throughout the facility.   

Golden Reasons to Join Our Team: 

• Goodyear offers phenomenal benefits for ALL of our employees. This list of benefits is not meant to be comprehensive, but only serves to give you an idea of what we do for our employees. Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401k with company match, Flex Spending Account, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, and much more.  
• Weekly Pay 
• Up to 200 hours of vacation per year 
• 11 PAID holidays per year 
• Overtime opportunity 
• Large break rooms equipped with microwaves. Drinks and snacks also available for purchase for convenience. 

Job Information 

• Hiring date rate $42.83 per hour 
• Eligible for Cost of Living pay Adjustments on quarterly basis   
• Additional pay opportunities: 
  • Night shift bonus (+$0.32 per hour) 
  • Mix Area (+$0.10 per hour) 

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:  

• Operate and maintain boilers, boiler controls, boiler drying and air filtration equipment and moisture separators and their drain systems  
• Lubricate compressed air systems  
• Correct PH in the water entering tubers and perform laboratory water tests and other water chemistry tests as necessary  
• In accordance with EPA, OSHA and other environmental and safety regulations, safely and efficiently operate:  Enter test results and equipment operational data into spreadsheets and data collection systems and analyze the data for trends and report out as needed  
• Powerhouse equipment such as heat transfer and combustion systems  
• Steam and condensate return systems  
• Piping systems and pressure vessels  
• Operate Allen Bradley DCS and other computerized systems  
• Inspect and repair equipment and piping, including that above the powerhouse roof as scheduled or as required to maintain reliability and safe operations  
• Operate and maintain:  Open and close large valves, handle heavy weight in excess of 80 pounds, and operate boiler soot blowers  
• Natural gas, fuel oil heating systems, pumps and pumping systems  
• Water treatment systems including salt brine, water softeners, de-aerating heater, flash tanks, hot well filters, condensate return, chemical injection pumps, etc.  
• Electric power breakers and switch gears, meter systems, ventilation systems, heat recovery systems, and heat exchange equipment  
• Report equipment irregularities and concerns to supervisors and communicate operating information among other operators  
• Contain, clean up and dispose of spills including acid and chemical spills, as well as handling steam and air leaks in accordance with environmental and safety regulations  
• Log or use computerized work order system for repair and maintenance activities performed  
• Abide by safe work standards including Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), Fall Protection, Confined Spaces, appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)  
• Adhere to Goodyear's attendance policy  
• Perform a variety of manual tasks in varying temperatures for extended periods of time, which may include lifting light to heavy materials, climbing, standing, squatting, bending, and working at heights when applicable  

Basic Qualifications:    

• HS Diploma/GED  
• A minimum of one year's experience with operations of boilers and boiler controls  
• Must be at least 18 years of age  
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship now or in the future  
• Must be able to successfully complete all post-offer, pre-employment contingencies  
• Ability to work any and/or rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, or overtime if applicable  
• Basic computer skills  
• Must provide basic tools  

 Preferred Qualifications:  

• Previous experience as an Industrial Powerhouse Operator with the basic knowledge and understanding of machine technology, construction, operation of heavy industrial machinery and power/control devices  
• Journeyman's card   
• State certification for boiler operator  
• Experience adhering to industry-specific safety standards  

 Candidate Criteria:  

• Self-motivated: demonstrates appropriate initiative with or without direct supervision   
• Hard worker: someone who works diligently to get tasks done  
• Adaptability: the ability to make changes, and to be successful in changing environments  
• Team player: an associate who can be counted on to assist the company in being successful whether working on a team or individual projects  
• Commitment to working safely  
• Willingness to adhere to tobacco-free policy.

Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies.  It employs about 62,000 people and manufactures its products in 46 facilities in 21 countries around the world.  Its two Innovation Centres in Akron, Ohio and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to   www.goodyear.com/corporate.

Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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