Boiler Operator - 2nd Shift - Golden Valley, MN

General Mills•Golden Valley, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time position involves operating and monitoring the facility’s high-pressure steam boilers, ensuring safe and efficient operation. The role includes conducting necessary monitoring, water testing, and inventory management, as well as troubleshooting issues and performing maintenance on boiler-related systems. The operator will also monitor building fire alarm and fire suppression systems, maintain associated equipment, and coordinate annual boiler inspections. Additionally, the position requires monitoring chiller plant operations, operating air compressors, and maintaining the well and domestic water system. Time management, prioritizing work orders, and utilizing the maintenance management system (Nuvolo) are key aspects of the role. The operator will also assist with training new employees and attend required meetings and trainings.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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