Boiler Maintenance (MN Licensed)

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About the role

Operates and maintains boilers and steam/hot water systems that supply heat or power for a potato processing and associated equipment throughout the plant in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with state code, generally accepted engineering standards, and Lamb Weston Policy.

Responsibilities

• Work in a safe and orderly manner while in the plant or on plant property.
• Light gas or oil-fed burners under the direct supervision of the Boiler Chief.
• Observe pressure, temperature, and draft meters on panel to verify specified operation of automatic combustion control systems, feed water regulators, and burners.
• Turn valves and adjust controls to set specified fuel feed, draft openings, water level, and steam pressure of boiler.
• Observe boiler and auxiliary units to detect malfunctions.
• Make repairs such as changing burners and tightening pipes and fittings, as necessary.
• Analyze and treat boiler feed water.
• Maintain log of meter and gauge readings and record data such as water test results and quantity of fuel consumed.
• Communicate boiler operations needs with production and maintenance departments, assuring safety requirements are met.
• Adhere to all company and plant policies, work rules, and procedures.
• Ability to wear an SCBA and HazMat suit.
• Work overtime occasionally.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must possess a State of Minnesota, Department of Labor and Industry, 1-B Boiler License Classification for Boiler III position.
• Must possess a State of Minnesota, Department of Labor and Industry, 2-B Boiler License Classification for Boiler II position.
• Ability to perform the essential job functions in a safe and responsible manner under direct supervision of the Boiler Chief as well as pass the 15, 30, and 45 day testing requirements.

Skills

• Language Skills: Ability to read, write, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and peers. Ability to interpret container labels and MSDS.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages accurately.

Physical Demands

• Utilize good body mechanics.
• Ability to perform dexterity testing.
• Stand and/or walk frequently.
• Use of hands and arms frequently.
• Lift and carry up to 25 lbs. frequently.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl occasionally.
• Frequent bending and twisting.
• Ability to move feet so as to minimize twisting motions.
• Must have perfect color vision.
• Climbing of stairs and ladders frequently.
• Push/pull force up to 100 lbs.
• Reach above shoulder height occasionally.
• Ability to wear appropriate HazMat PPE for Emergency Responder training.

Work Environment

• Continuous exposure to moving machinery and equipment.
• Continuous exposure to temperature and humidity extremes.
• Frequent exposure to fumes and/or airborne particles.
• Frequent exposure to vibration.
• Continuous exposure to high noise areas; hearing protection is provided and mandated.

Pay

• Boiler Maintenance I: Special Boiler License – Starting at $29.07/hour.
• Boiler Maintenance II: 2B Boiler License – Starting at $31.86/hour.
• Boiler Maintenance III: 1B Boiler License – Starting at $35.18/hour.

Benefits

• Health Insurance Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts.
• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program.
• Paid Time Off.
• Financial Wellness – Industry-leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance.
• Family-Friendly Employee events.
• Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge-type services.

Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.