Boiler Operator

PURIS Proteins•Dawson, MN

10d•$80,600•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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