Boiler Operator​/Technician

Position Type:
Regular Full-Time

Remote Eligible:
No

Locations:
Chaska, Minnesota

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food _._

Michael foods, Inc. located in Chaska, Minnesota is known as the "best small town in Minnesota" with a highly rated school system and home of the PGA Tournament in 2018! As our community grows, we strive to preserve the small town atmosphere. Minutes away from beautiful lakes, major highways, shopping malls and the Twin Cities, it is the perfect location to work!.

Our location produces a variety of potato products. For over 100 years, the Michael Foods family of businesses has leveraged quality ingredients and innovative processes to offer the finest products and solutions to our customers and to food-loving consumers.

Reporting to the Boiler Chief, the Boiler Operator is responsible for the effective and efficient operation of boiler/refrigeration equipment and systems, and for coordinating the activities of the Department’s personnel as required.

Schedule:

6pm-6am 2-2-3 schedule. This role is for a night position.

• 1. 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.
• 2. Responsible for responding to chemical (including ammonia) leaks/spills; will be on the plant Emergency Response Team.
• 3. Communicate with the equipment manufacturers/vendors on any problems and follow-up on getting the right parts needed to correct the problems.
• 4. Must work with various refrigerants, chemicals, solvents, paints, fuels and lubricants.
• 5. 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.
• 6. Comply to and monitor operation for compliance with all 14 elements of the "Process Safety Management Program".
• 7. Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with approved maintenance plans and work orders using SAP.
• 8. Operate and maintain all engine room and other equipment including ammonia refrigeration, boilers, pumps, compressors, condensers, and electrical systems. Help develop and follow established standard operating procedures for safety, health, environment, and production.
• 9. Performs routine boiler water analysis and maintenance as required.
• 10. Demonstrates ability to manipulate valves, pumps, and various auxiliary machinery.
• 11. Operate facility fire monitoring system.
• 12. Read and understand equipment and system drawings.
• 13. Maintains, adjusts, and repairs utility systems and facility support equipment controls in assigned areas of responsibility.
• 14. Monitor and maintain plant steam production, ammonia refrigeration system, and the plant compressed air system.
• 15. Document all maintenance and inspection activity in accordance with Northern Star Co. Mechanical Integrity Program.
• 16. Adhere to safe work practices, complete monthly safety audits/observations, follow GMP's, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained.
• 17. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
• 18. Responsible for initiatives in the following areas:
  Lean Manufacturing, Cost Reduction and Mechanical Downtime reduction.
• 19. Assists in the coordination of activities in the…