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Vantage Specialty Chemicals Stationary Engineer (Boiler House Operator) in IL, United States

Vantage is a fast-growing, leading global supplier of naturally derived specialty ingredients and formulations that cater to the evolving needs of consumer and industrial markets. Through our chemistries, our customer focus, and our vertically integrated farming, manufacturing, and formulation facilities around the world, we are Enabling Tomorrow’s Solutions Today.

With more than 1,000 employees, $1+ billion in sales, and a footprint in 13 countries around the world, Vantage is driven by an intense focus on our customers, providing a broad portfolio of customized solutions, formulations, and ingredients that are tailored to meet their specific needs.

Vantage is structured in two divisions: Consumer Solutions is focused on market segments where we have the right product portfolio and technical capabilities to win. Our Beauty & Personal Care and Food business units aim to be the customer’s partner of choice in delivering solutions, formulations, and ingredients that best meet their needs. Performance Solutions encapsulates our Performance Materials and Oleo business units and is focused on select industrial applications where we offer differentiated solutions built on our foundational Oleo chemistry.

Under the leadership of Steve Doktycz, a 27-year chemical industry and strategic development veteran, its tenured leadership team represents decades of industry experience coupled with an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for natural chemistry. Vantage is headquartered in the United States (Deerfield, IL, a Chicago suburb).

Since its inception in 2008, Vantage’s continued growth has been realized through a combination of focused commercial efforts, significant capital investment into our manufacturing assets, strategic entry into geographic markets, and niche acquisitions to develop our leading portfolio of natural-based specialty ingredients.

Vantage™ is backed by H.I.G., a leading global alternative investment firm with $43 billion of equity capital under management with a focus on the small and midcap segments of the market, with a minority investment by The Jordan Company.

For more information: www.vantagegrp.com

The Role

Stationary Engineer (Boiler House Operator)

POSITION SUMMARY

Maintain safe and efficient operation of the boiler house including boilers, air compressors, and water treatment plant while delivering the required steam, air pressures, and volumes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Operation of the boilerhouse (which includes tanks, pumps, compressors, lines, valves, and all equipment within the plant) in a safe manner in line with agreed procedures.

  • Proper communication and documentation as required for the operation of the plant to ensure maximum output and quality of product at all times when in operation.

  • Inventory control in the Caustic and Hydrochloric acid tank farms and all other chemicals involved with the process.

  • Maintains a high level of housekeeping in the work area including the caustic and acid tank farm.

  • Make appropriate adjustments to the equipment used in the process to maintain the required steam quality and maximize efficiency.

  • Immediately report any accidents or hazardous incidents and prepare the plant for maintenance using proper LOTO and SWP procedures when required.

  • Perform regular plant safety inspections/ audits and write/enter work orders for all required repairs.

  • Responsible for providing training to new and/or relief personnel.

  • Utilize computer control and monitoring systems so that proper setpoint adjustments and related process peripheries are correctly adjusted to assure standard operation, quality, and efficiency.

  • Perform analytical measurements as required to ensure demineralized water quality and steam blowdown amount at all times.

  • Perform any other non-routine duties as directed by management or supervision.

Note: The duties listed above are not all-inclusive and may be subject to periodic updating or revision.

The Ideal Candidate

Desired Background

H.S. Diploma or GED – must be able to read, write, and communicate verbally.

Knowledge, Skills & Talents

More specifically, we would seek the following attributes and competencies for the position:

  • Must have City of Chicago Stationary Engineers License.

  • Knowledge and experience in using personal computers and computer-run equipment.

  • Must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience operating high-pressure steam boilers, preferably up to 1000 psi

Vantage is a leading supplier of naturally derived specialty ingredients and formulations that cater to the evolving needs of industrial and consumer markets. Through our chemistries, our customer focus and our global footprint, we are Enabling Tomorrow's Solutions Today.

As a company on the move, you’ll be working as part of a collaborative team and getting to know the cultural diversity of our world. We learn from each other to constantly improve, adapt and iterate. We value the voice and talent of our colleagues by empowering them to drive their unique ideas to completion. We’re convinced that exceptionally motivated employees produce outstanding results. Most importantly, we know you’re going to like it here.

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