Junior Forex & Crypto Trader - Lubbock, TX
Maverick Currencies, Lubbock, TX, United States
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Worker Category: FT, Tmp, or Seasonal
The Industrial Boiler Room Technician is responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation, maintenance, and repair of industrial boiler systems and related equipment. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, extensive preventive maintenance experience, and a commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have proven experience maintaining high-pressure steam systems in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Operate, monitor, and maintain industrial boilers, burners, feedwater systems, and auxiliary equipment.
Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and control systems related to boiler operations.
Perform routine preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
Conduct boiler startups, shutdowns, blowdowns, and emergency procedures.
Inspect valves, pumps, piping, gauges, and safety devices for proper operation.
Assist with major repairs, overhauls, and annual inspections.
Operational Support
Respond promptly to boiler and utility-related issues to minimize production disruptions.
Collaborate with operators, supervisors, and maintenance personnel to resolve recurring system problems.
Monitor steam pressure, temperature, fuel usage, and water chemistry to ensure optimal performance.
Support production needs by maintaining stable and reliable steam supply.
Safety & Compliance
Follow and enforce all plant safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, and boiler safety regulations.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, state boiler regulations, and environmental standards.
Perform regular safety inspections and report unsafe conditions immediately.
Maintain proper boiler water treatment and chemical handling procedures.
Participate in safety training and improvement initiatives.
Documentation & Reporting
Maintain accurate logs for boiler operations, inspections, maintenance, and water treatment.
Complete work orders and equipment history records in the CMMS system.
Report equipment conditions, parts needs, and maintenance priorities to supervisors.
Assist in developing standard operating procedures and maintenance guidelines.
Support reliability and continuous improvement initiatives for boiler and utility systems.
Recommend system upgrades, efficiency improvements, and preventive strategies.
Stay current with new boiler technologies, tools, and maintenance practices.
Provide technical guidance to junior technicians and operators as needed.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade school certification preferred.
Minimum
3–5 years
of industrial boiler operation and maintenance experience.
Experience in agriculture, oilseed processing, food manufacturing, or industrial utilities preferred.
Strong knowledge of steam systems, burners, pumps, valves, and water treatment processes.
Ability to read and interpret schematics, P&IDs, and technical manuals.
Familiarity with CMMS systems preferred.
Valid driver’s license preferred.
Core Competencies
Boiler & Utility System Expertise
Mechanical & Technical Aptitude
Preventive Maintenance Discipline
Safety & Compliance Mindset
Problem Solving & Troubleshooting
Communication & Teamwork
Reliability & Strong Work Ethic
Qualification Requirements To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience Less than high school education; or up to one month experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Skills Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information one‑on‑one and in small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills Ability to add and subtract two‑digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Driver’s license preferred.
Physical Demands
Work performed in a production facility with exposure to moving machinery, high noise levels, dust, and hot/cold environments.
Frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing ladders, and lifting up to 50 lbs, and working at heights of 20+ feet or more.
Must be willing to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
This is a safety sensitive position and all applicable policies including drug tests and background check will apply.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and requires necessary ear protection. Use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, respirators, hearing protectors, etc. is required in designated areas.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Plainsman Company, LLC. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and believe that a variety of perspectives foster innovation and success. Our hiring, promotion, compensation, and training practices are designed to ensure fairness and equity for all employees.
PLAINSMAN COMPANY, LLC. complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment, including but not limited to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and other relevant statutes
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The Industrial Boiler Room Technician is responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation, maintenance, and repair of industrial boiler systems and related equipment. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, extensive preventive maintenance experience, and a commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have proven experience maintaining high-pressure steam systems in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Operate, monitor, and maintain industrial boilers, burners, feedwater systems, and auxiliary equipment.
Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and control systems related to boiler operations.
Perform routine preventive maintenance to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
Conduct boiler startups, shutdowns, blowdowns, and emergency procedures.
Inspect valves, pumps, piping, gauges, and safety devices for proper operation.
Assist with major repairs, overhauls, and annual inspections.
Operational Support
Respond promptly to boiler and utility-related issues to minimize production disruptions.
Collaborate with operators, supervisors, and maintenance personnel to resolve recurring system problems.
Monitor steam pressure, temperature, fuel usage, and water chemistry to ensure optimal performance.
Support production needs by maintaining stable and reliable steam supply.
Safety & Compliance
Follow and enforce all plant safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, and boiler safety regulations.
Ensure compliance with OSHA, state boiler regulations, and environmental standards.
Perform regular safety inspections and report unsafe conditions immediately.
Maintain proper boiler water treatment and chemical handling procedures.
Participate in safety training and improvement initiatives.
Documentation & Reporting
Maintain accurate logs for boiler operations, inspections, maintenance, and water treatment.
Complete work orders and equipment history records in the CMMS system.
Report equipment conditions, parts needs, and maintenance priorities to supervisors.
Assist in developing standard operating procedures and maintenance guidelines.
Support reliability and continuous improvement initiatives for boiler and utility systems.
Recommend system upgrades, efficiency improvements, and preventive strategies.
Stay current with new boiler technologies, tools, and maintenance practices.
Provide technical guidance to junior technicians and operators as needed.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade school certification preferred.
Minimum
3–5 years
of industrial boiler operation and maintenance experience.
Experience in agriculture, oilseed processing, food manufacturing, or industrial utilities preferred.
Strong knowledge of steam systems, burners, pumps, valves, and water treatment processes.
Ability to read and interpret schematics, P&IDs, and technical manuals.
Familiarity with CMMS systems preferred.
Valid driver’s license preferred.
Core Competencies
Boiler & Utility System Expertise
Mechanical & Technical Aptitude
Preventive Maintenance Discipline
Safety & Compliance Mindset
Problem Solving & Troubleshooting
Communication & Teamwork
Reliability & Strong Work Ethic
Qualification Requirements To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience Less than high school education; or up to one month experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Skills Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information one‑on‑one and in small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Mathematical Skills Ability to add and subtract two‑digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Driver’s license preferred.
Physical Demands
Work performed in a production facility with exposure to moving machinery, high noise levels, dust, and hot/cold environments.
Frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing ladders, and lifting up to 50 lbs, and working at heights of 20+ feet or more.
Must be willing to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
This is a safety sensitive position and all applicable policies including drug tests and background check will apply.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and requires necessary ear protection. Use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, respirators, hearing protectors, etc. is required in designated areas.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Plainsman Company, LLC. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and believe that a variety of perspectives foster innovation and success. Our hiring, promotion, compensation, and training practices are designed to ensure fairness and equity for all employees.
PLAINSMAN COMPANY, LLC. complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment, including but not limited to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and other relevant statutes
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