Job Responsibilities
- Oversee boiler operations including gauge checking system to prevent malfunctions
- Conduct regular testing of pressure, chemical and water levels to ensure safe operation
- Identify and fix issues promptly to ensure smooth production processes
- Operate kiln to dry poles according to company specification
- Perform minor mechanical maintenance on equipment
- Operation of loader as needed
- Works cooperatively with management and co-workers to achieve all safety, quality and production goals set for the work environment.
- Other work-related duties as required
Candidate Qualifications/ Requirements
- Knowledge of boiler systems and mechanical components
- Ability to monitor and read gages
- Basic computer knowledge including applications
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Able to work in a team environment
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Willing to be hands on with physical production
- Must be able to work in all outside weather conditions (wet, hot, cold)
- Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state, or local law.
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What We Do
Koppers, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a global wood preservation technology company that creates safe and environmentally responsible solutions to solve our customer’s most important challenges. Our products and services are used in a variety of niche applications in a diverse range of end-markets including railroad, specialty chemical, utility, residential lumber, agriculture, aluminum, steel, rubber and construction industries. With more than 2,100 employees, we maintain a global manufacturing and distribution network, with facilities in North America, South America, Australasia, China and Europe.
Koppers is committed to living a culture of Zero Harm that places the care of our people, our environment and our communities first at all times. The company is also a member of the American Chemistry Council and dedicated to adopting its Responsible Care® initiative at all of our locations worldwide.
