Boiler Tech 6

American Crystal Sugar Co • Moorhead, MN

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Boiler Technician position is part of the Boiler Technician Program that is designated as a Specialized Training Program to develop highly skilled employees responsible for factory power generation through the safe and efficient operation of boiler and turbine equipment. Successful applicants will be placed in the Program at a level consistent with their related experience and qualifications. Employees will advance in the Program based on training, skills, successful job performance, and completion of related assessments and license requirements. To remain in the Program employees must successfully meet all requirements necessary to advance to the Boiler Tech 4 position within their probationary period.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED certificate is required.
• Must pass pre-hire mechanical aptitude test and basic skills tests in reading and math
• Individuals are required to submit to and successfully pass a Safety Screen that evaluates their ability to safely execute duties and tasks of this position.
• Must be able to reference, read and understand how to use SDS information.
• Must be able to obtain forklift certification.
• MN Boiler Special license required
• Boiler operator license required, at minimum, a MN Boiler 2-A license
• Must be able to drive pick-ups, manlifts, and lift equipment.
• Must be able to carry 50 pounds occasionally (lifting more than 50 pounds requires assistance).
• Bending and twisting is done frequently while squatting and kneeling is done occasionally, stair climbing, and ladder climbing is required.
• Wrist position deviates from neutral position frequently as does repetitive hand/wrist motion and use of hand tools.
• Occasionally push or pull on carts, chains, pulleys, and come alongs.
• Manual dexterity needed with frequent motor movement.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety procedures and SDS information, detailed blueprints, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to understand and carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Must be able to drive a vehicle and operate a forklift safely.

Nice To Haves

• Progression to $39.14 for Highly Skilled
• Further Progression to Highly Skilled: BT-3 $36.59, BT-2 $38.31, BT-1 $41.52

Responsibilities

• Cleaning in the boiler house, & coal handling areas
• Operates & troubleshoots ash removal equipment
• Operates & troubleshoots soot blowing equipment
• On the job study time
• Other duties as assigned
• Works overtime as required
• Completes SOP reading assignments as scheduled
• MN Boiler Special license required
• Successfully performs all tasks of a Boiler Tech 6, other duties as assigned.
• In addition to Boiler Tech 6 duties, the Boiler Tech 5 continues their studies toward progression to Boiler Tech 4 and accumulates time on his/her license in preparation to write the next boiler license exam
• Operates & troubleshoots coal handling equipment
• Severe weather-related issues such as lancing coal pits & coal stoppage issues throughout the coal system
• Boiler operator license required, at minimum, a MN Boiler 2-A license
• Performs All duties of Boiler Tech 5 & 6 levels to a level acceptable to the PG Supervisor
• Operates the DCS to a level acceptable to the PG Supervisor
• Operates the reducing stations to a level acceptable to the PG Supervisor
• Performs all water tests and properly documents the results according to ACSC guidelines and to a level acceptable to the PG Supervisor
• Completes daily low water cutoff, column, gage glass & drums testing/blowdown routines

Benefits

• Eligibility for comprehensive medical insurance starting on day one.
• Pension
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a Company match
• Paid dental
• Paid basic life insurance
• Paid short-term disability
• Voluntary long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Service awards
• A 24/7 employee assistance program with access to eight confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED