Boiler Operator / Technician

Responsibilities

• Perform all responsibilities in accordance with company Standard Operating Procedures, practices, and safety rules as well as appropriate industry and regulatory guidelines, rules, and regulations.
• Respond to chemical (including ammonia) leaks/spills; will be on the plant Emergency Response Team.
• Communicate with the equipment manufacturers/vendors on any problems and follow-up on getting the right parts needed to correct the problems.
• Work with various refrigerants, chemicals, solvents, paints, fuels and lubricants.
• Ensure that each system is operated in a safe manner and that all components of the system are in compliance with OSHA and other agencies.
• Comply to and monitor operation for compliance with all 14 elements of the "Process Safety Management Program."
• Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with approved maintenance plans and work orders using SAP.
• Operate and maintain all engine room and other equipment including ammonia refrigeration, boilers, pumps, compressors, condensers, and electrical systems.
• Help develop and follow established standard operating procedures for safety, health, environment, and production.
• Perform routine boiler water analysis and maintenance as required.
• Demonstrate ability to manipulate valves, pumps, and various auxiliary machinery.
• Operate facility fire monitoring system.
• Read and understand equipment and system drawings.
• Maintain, adjust, and repair utility systems and facility support equipment controls in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Monitor and maintain plant steam production, ammonia refrigeration system, and the plant compressed air system.
• Document all maintenance and inspection activity in accordance with Northern Star Co. Mechanical Integrity Program.
• Adhere to safe work practices, complete monthly safety audits/observations, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained.
• Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
• Assists in the coordination of activities in the Department.
• Requires active participation in Emergency Response Team.
• Lend knowledge and ideas to the solution of problems involving the plant, boiler, and steam system.
• Train new hires and existing employees as needed.
• Adhere to GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained.
• Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s degree (AA) or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Experience: Three years strong industrial utility systems maintenance background in a manufacturing environment (food processing plant preferred).
• Experience: Experience in electrical, welding and pneumatics helpful.
• Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate in basic English (both verbal and written) is required.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Licenses, Certificates, Registrations: Minnesota Boiler Class 1B or above is REQUIRED. Boiler, HVAC, and HAZMAT training REQUIRED. Electrical license (preferred). 2 year degree in Electrical/HVAC Ammonia and/or Building Maintenance (preferred). Ability to become HAZWOPER certified.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $34.68 to $43.86 per hour.