Boiler Operator 1B

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Invest in you, Join Agropur as a Maintenance Technician in Le Sueur. We dairy you!

The Boiler/Utilities operator 1B applies knowledge and assists utilities crew of boiler house processes and equipment to perform all regular and non-routine plant operations and maintenance, including operations of boilers, HVAC and associated equipment, laboratory and clerical work to ensure maximum production quantity and quality while supporting the policies, goals and objectives of the organization.

How Agropur invests in YOU:   

• Starting Rate: $32.69$ to $41.57.

• Two pay increases within a year, up to $1.00

• Schedule: Night shift: 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM Rotating schedule: 7 days on / 7 days off

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance  

• 401(k) with up to 7% company contributions 

• 3 Weeks PTO

• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays

• Paid parental leave 

• Advancement Opportunities 

• Healthy work/life balance

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain automatically fired boilers, water softeners and reverse osmosis (RO) systems. Perform preventive maintenance on equipment such as traps, pipes, valves and make repairs when necessary.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment problems with plant.
• Operate and maintain plant air compressors to ensure incoming quality air for the plant.
• Ammonia Refrigeration experience, HAZWOPER, ability to perform maintenance PMs on ammonia system.
• Support, implement, and maintain food safety practices as required through SQF.
• Maintain accurate records of boilers and other equipment on a daily, weekly, and/or monthly basis, as required.
• Monitor use and inventories of process chemicals and supplies.
• Responsible for completing job duties in a manner that supports all plant safety, food safety, quality, and environmental practices.
• Perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
• Drive training and coaching to ensure compliance with Safety standards and incident prevention for all utility systems.
• Maintain and update operating and training manuals for the utility department
• Using strong knowledge of PSM program, assist in program management and documentation.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Safety Protocol
  • Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
  • Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
  • Support safety policies and programs.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications:

Education Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Specialized vocational training in maintenance mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, machine shop, electricity, boiler operation and refrigeration or completed apprenticeship program required.

Experience Required:

• Minimum six (6) years of experience in boiler operations required.
• Minimum ten (10) years food plant manufacturing utility and maintenance experience required.
• Experience operating hand tools, power tools, machine tools (lathe, mill, etc.), welders, refrigeration and electrical test equipment required.
• Experience distinguishing between sounds or vibrations for equipment repair required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, including pumps and steam generation required.
• Experience performing mechanical and electrical troubleshooting required.
• Experience reading blueprints and electrical schematics required.

Certification/Licensure Required:

• 1st Class B Boiler Operators License required.

Skills Required:

• Communicate well both verbally and in writing with mangers and colleagues.
• Able to provide current, direct, complete, and “actionable” positive and corrective feedback to others, identifying issues and taking appropriate action.
• Accurately scopes out length and difficult of tasks and projects, sets objectives and goals, breaks down work into the process steps, develops schedules and assignments, anticipates and adjusts for problems or roadblocks, measures performance against goals, evaluates results
• Able to follow written, verbal and/or diagrammatic instructions; solve practical problems; interpret verbal and written instructions; logical thinking to solve problems including abstract and concrete variables; address practical problems; comprehend most complex concepts
• Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work
• Able to exchange basic informational data (fill out forms/checklists, copy data from one record to another, etc.); gather information; advise others on alternatives/options; train others; read, understand and explain technical data.
• Ability to follow written, verbal and diagrammatic instructions; complete simple checklists and complete required documentation.
• Seek out and participate in appropriate training and professional development. 
• Basic math plus fractions, decimals and percentages, as well as algebraic calculations.
• Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.
• Ability to solve problems by adapting knowledge and experience.
• Demonstrate functional and technical knowledge, ability to learn new skills quickly, and achieve a high level of accomplishment.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, adapt to a changing environment quickly, and think independently.
• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships.

AA/EEO – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. 

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.