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Michael Foods · 1 week ago

Boiler Operator Engineer 1st Class

Chaska, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$34/hr - $43/hr

3+ years exp

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry, known for its innovative team and quality products. The Boiler Operator Engineer is responsible for the effective operation of boiler and refrigeration systems, ensuring safety and compliance while also coordinating departmental activities.

Hospitality

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Perform all responsibilities in accordance with company Standard Operating Procedures, practices, and safety rules as well as appropriate industry and regulatory guidelines, rules, and regulations

Responsible for responding to chemical (including ammonia) leaks/spills; will be on the plant Emergency Response Team

Communicate with the equipment manufacturers/vendors on any problems and follow-up on getting the right parts needed to correct the problems

Must work with various refrigerants, chemicals, solvents, paints, fuels and lubricants

Ensures that each system is operated in a safe manner and that all components of the system are in compliance with OSHA and other agencies

Comply to and monitor operation for compliance with all 14 elements of the "Process Safety Management Program"

Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with approved maintenance plans and work orders using SAP

Performs routine boiler water analysis and maintenance as required

Demonstrates ability to manipulate valves, pumps, and various auxiliary machinery

Read and understand equipment and system drawings

Maintains, adjusts, and repairs utility systems and facility support equipment controls in assigned areas of responsibility

Monitor and maintain plant steam production, ammonia refrigeration system, and the plant compressed air system

Document all maintenance and inspection activity in accordance with Northern Star Co. Mechanical Integrity Program

Adhere to safe work practices, complete monthly safety audits/observations, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety

Responsible for initiatives in the following areas: Lean Manufacturing, Cost Reduction and Mechanical Downtime reduction

Assists in the coordination of activities in the Department

Requires active participation in Emergency Response Team

Consult with Management on issues on boiler / refrigeration equipment and systems

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Minnesota Boiler Class 1BBoiler operationHVAC trainingElectrical licenseHAZWOPER certificationSAP functionsForklift experienceMicrosoft Office skillsMathematical skillsReasoning abilityReadSpeak EnglishCommunication skills

Required

Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience

Three years strong industrial utility systems maintenance background in a manufacturing environment (food processing plant preferred)

Minnesota Boiler Class 1B or above is REQUIRED

Boiler, HVAC, and HAZMAT training REQUIRED

Ability to become HAZWOPER certified

Ability to effectively communicate in basic English (both verbal and written) is required

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

Ability to speak effectively before groups, customers/vendors or employees of the organization

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram or schedule form

Ability to Read, Write and Speak English

Preferred

Electrical license (preferred)

2 year degree in Electrical/HVAC Ammonia and/or Building Maintenance (preferred)

Forklift Experience Preferred

Working knowledge of SAP functions preferred

Microsoft Office Skills Strongly Preferred

Company

Michael Foods

Michael Foods is a producer and distributor of food products to the foodservice, retail, and food-ingredient markets.

Founded in 1908

Minnetonka, Minnesota, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://michaelfoods.com

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