High Pressure Boiler Operator - 2nd Shift - 12 Hour Shifts

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About the role

This full-time position is located at the JFB Technical Center - 9000 Plymouth Ave, Golden Valley, MN. Working hours are 5:30pm to 5:30am on a 7 days on and 7 days off schedule, with shift changes on Thursdays.

Responsibilities

• Safely, effectively, and efficiently operate and monitor the facility’s three high-pressure steam boilers, including start-up, normal operation, and shutdown.
• Conduct boiler monitoring, water testing, and inventory management; notify supervisor of necessary repairs or tune-ups.
• Monitor efficiencies, troubleshoot issues, and perform or assist with boiler maintenance, repairs, and related steam and condensate systems, as well as the back-up fuel oil system.
• Monitor building fire alarm and fire suppression systems; perform inspections and testing to ensure readiness.
• Clean and maintain all associated equipment and perform regular safety checks.
• Coordinate and assist in annual boiler inspections.
• Monitor and assist in chiller plant operations after hours and weekends when necessary.
• Operate and monitor the plant’s three air compressors.
• Monitor, operate, and maintain the facility’s well and domestic water system.
• Manage time appropriately and prioritize a work order backlog.
• Utilize the maintenance management system (Nuvolo) to report and complete maintenance work orders.
• Assist with training new employees as needed.
• Attend meetings and trainings as required.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid Minnesota 1st Class B or higher boiler operator's license.
• Ability to understand and interact with fully automated control systems and operate in manual mode if necessary.
• Capability to perform physical labor throughout the shift.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Highly motivated, results-driven, and trustworthy.
• Ability to read and record data from gauges, meters, and microprocessor-based data acquisition systems, and accurately interpret such data.
• Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to work well independently and know when to seek assistance.
• Must be able to lift up to 50-100 lbs occasionally.
• Must be able to use a hoist and rig pieces of equipment weighing up to 300 lbs.
• Ability to climb and/or work at heights using stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms.
• Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hard hat, a hair/beard net, and gloves when required.
• Ability to work in hot and noisy environmental conditions.
• Computer skills including MS Office.
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; General Mills will not sponsor work visas for this position.
• Minimum 18 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of high-pressure boiler experience.
• Experience running and maintaining chillers.
• 2 years of experience in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Experience operating chillers, cooling towers, and related HVAC equipment.
• Familiarity with air compressors and compressed air systems.
• Experience in treatment and monitoring of water and wastewater systems.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $66,000 - $90,750 annually. Pay is determined by factors including education, skills, work experience, and certifications. Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on overall well-being, including health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support, and perks. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, with awards dependent on individual and organizational performance.