Boiler Operator - 2nd Shift - Golden Valley, MN

OVERVIEW

• Title: High Pressure Boiler Operator
• Location: JFB Technical Center - 9000 Plymouth Ave, Golden Valley, MN
• Job status: Full-Time
• Hours: Working hours 5:30pm to 5:30am
• Schedule: 7 days on and 7 days off. Shift change is on Thursdays.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Safely, effectively and efficiently operate and monitor the facility's three high pressure steam boilers, to include start-up, normal operation, and shutdown
• Conduct all necessary boiler monitoring, water testing and inventory management on an ongoing basis, and notify supervisor of any necessary boiler repairs or tune-ups
• Monitor efficiencies, troubleshoot issues, and perform or assist with boiler maintenance, repairs and that of boiler-related steam and condensate systems as well as back up fuel oil system
• Monitor building fire alarm and fire suppression systems and preform inspections and testing to insure a constant state of 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 be able to 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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a valid Minnesota 1st Class B or higher boiler operator's license
• Able to understand and interact with fully automated control systems, and operate in manual mode if necessary
• Able to do physical labor throughout the shift
• Good 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
• Able to work well independently, and know when to seek assistance
• Must be able to lift up to 50 - 100lbs occasionally
• Must be able to use a hoist and rig pieces of equipment that could weigh up to 300lbs to remove or replace the equipment
• Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5-years of high-pressure boiler experience
• Experience running and maintaining chillers,
• 2 years of experience in a manufacturing/production environment
• Experience in a manufacturing/production environment preferred
• 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.

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

• International relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.
• Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.

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