Boiler Operator

About the role

At PURIS, we're dedicated to cultivating a better food system and making a positive impact. How do we do it? By transforming high-quality, USA-made ingredients into essential components for a wide range of everyday products. From cereals and snacks to protein beverages and beyond, our ingredients are powering a healthier future. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of a growing food industry. You'll work with state-of-the-art engineering and work together with your peers to build a better food future. As a Boiler Operator, you will be responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of our plant utilities, including high-pressure steam boilers, ammonia refrigeration systems, compressed air, process water, cooling towers, fire protection systems, and safety devices. You will also contribute to the Maintenance team as needed. This is a unique opportunity to join our team at a brand-new manufacturing facility, work with state-of-the-art engineering, and execute new initiatives that will support our vision of a Plant-Strong Planet.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a Safety-First culture that promotes empowerment and continuous improvement
• Oversee the daily operations, maintenance, and continuous improvement of our plant utilities, in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Troubleshoot issues and initiate immediate corrective action to prevent recurrence
• Communicate issues and corrective actions, and document preventative actions for future reference
• Develop, review, and update preventative maintenance schedules and procedures as needed
• Coordinate repairs to building systems and equipment, and prepare documentation to log and report necessary information
• Understand and apply IOM manuals, equipment schematics, shop drawings, etc.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and EHS to continuously improve the Safety and reliability of the plant utilities
• Follow all plant food safety policies and procedures
• Be able and willing to respond to building emergencies and after-hour calls for repair

Requirements

Education and Experience Required:

• First-Class Engineer's License, Grade B (minimum)
• Strong electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic background
• Basic understanding of commercial plumbing, HVAC, and fire systems
• Ability to manage multiple complicated priorities/tasks

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in a continuous food production facility
• Experience in industrial machine repair, including preventative and predictive maintenance principles
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs regularly, and occasionally more with assistance
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for handling tools and machinery
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders as needed
• Comfortable working in varying temperatures (hot, cold, humid)
• Ability to wear