Utility Shift Operator

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Citizens Energy Group seeks a Utility Shift Operator for scheduled roving shifts to monitor and adjust water treatment equipment, turbine generators, boiler auxiliaries and high pressure steam mains. This bargaining union role (Local 1400 IBEW) offers starting grades U04 through U06 with competitive pay and a solid benefits package including pension, 401(k) match, STIP, HSA contributions, health, vision and dental coverage, wellness programs and tuition assistance. Key duties: conduct water chemistry tests, maintain logs, operate SCADA controlled boilers and generators, adjust chemical feeders and routine maintenance, and assist the Master Operator. Requirements: HS diploma or GED, water chemistry wet tests, experience with gas and oil boilers and high temp steam turbines, valid Indiana license, and willingness to overtime. Apply by March 4, 2026. To strengthen your application, emphasize hands-on lab work, control system familiarity, safety mindset, and relevant union or shift experience.

Overview

The successful candidate will work on scheduled operating shifts; Works as a roving operator monitoring and adjusting water treatment equipment, turbine generators, boiler auxiliary equipment, and high-pressure steam mains and valves.

Citizens Energy Group offers competitive salary and benefits including:• Health, Dental & Vision• Defined Benefit Pension Plan• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match• Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP)• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution• Wellness Program• Adoption and tuition assistance• Employee Credit Union• Vacation and Paid Holidays

If you are looking for a new opportunity, we invite you to apply and talk about the possibilities of starting a rewarding new chapter of your career.

This is a bargaining union position and a member of the Local #1400 IBEW.

Starting Grade U04 $29.95 / Mid-Term Grade U05 $31.14 / Final Grade U06 $31.94

Responsibilities

• Cleans, oils and greases equipment, changes charts, filters, takes readings and keeps operating logs and records       according to pre-assigned schedules; reports irregularities and abnormal conditions;• Monitors automatic analyzing equipment that controls the lime-soda ash softeners, zeolite softeners, anthracite         filters, etc.; samples, tests and interprets periodic analyses; makes necessary adjustments on automatic control      equipment and chemical feeders used for internal and external boiler water treatment; changes chemical tanks          and notifies master operator when to regenerate ion exchangers as required; operates and cleans filter press; Pulls    water samples as required.• Runs water control tests throughout the complete cycle such as pH, conductivity, hardness, “P”, “M.O“, phosphate,    sulfite, sulfate, chloride on all of the boiler water feed water system, using results of tests to adjust chemical            feeders to maintain equilibrium;• Runs chlorinating tests for the control of biocides in river water and chlorination, adjusts chlorinating and sulfite        feed rates as required;• Handles and prepares batch chemical mixes for internal and external treatments and makes up chemical solutions     used in volumetric analysis;• Calibrates, adjusts, uses and keeps all laboratory equipment and work areas in a proper state of cleanliness;• Assists in collecting, computing and record keeping on water treatment as required;• Assists the Master Operator and Shift Coordinator in preparing boilers, generators, and all auxiliaries for service        and/or removal from service; Observes and inspects the operation of the natural gas and oil fired boilers and their    auxiliaries during operation; Operates isolated auxiliary equipment and miscellaneous pumps; Blows water                columns, mud drums, headers, and air tanks; makes periodic rounds at the screen house; Performs minor                preventative maintenance as assigned.• Assist with training of employees and prepares to advance to the next level in plant operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.• Must have working knowledge of performing water chemistry wet test on hot lime and soda ash softeners and how to make proper adjustments to the treatment.• Must have working knowledge of operating gas and oil utility sized boilers.• Must have working knowledge of operating high pressure, high temperature steam turbine generator sets including computerized SCADA controls.• Must have a valid Indiana driver’s license.• Must be able to work overtime, as circumstances require.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:• Previous Power plant or Military experience preferred in the following areas:   Experience using Digital Control Systems (DCS)   Start-up and shutdown of high pressure, high temperature steam mains

Citizens is a drug-free, Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.