Boiler Operator​/D&E, Atwater, MN

Boiler Operator / D&E

– Job Description
Pay Range: $36.25 – $38.25 per hour

Shift: 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM–7:00 PM / 7:00 PM–7:00 AM on a 2-2-3 schedule, rotating between days and nights each week

The Boiler Operator / D&E Operator is responsible for supporting plant operations by working as part of a team to safely achieve high levels of quality, efficiency, and performance.

• Operate and maintain the boiler, including blowdowns, hourly checks, routine maintenance, chemical adjustments, and performance monitoring
• Operate a gas-powered turbine and optimize efficiency
• Perform water testing on the RO system, boiler, condensate, and deaerator (DA) tank while maintaining accurate logs and records
• Control and monitor evaporators, centrifuges, conveyors, dryers, and grain handling systems
• Assist with various operational tasks throughout the plant as needed
• Identify issues, participate in timely problem‑solving, and recommend process improvements
• Run laboratory samples using equipment such as pH probes, Karl Fischer titrators, acidity meters, microwaves, density meters, and HPLC
• Support Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities, including communication with the QA/QC laboratory, sampling and testing process streams, interpreting results, and taking corrective action when required
• Participate in plant maintenance activities, including preventive maintenance, assisting maintenance technicians with repairs, and troubleshooting maintenance‑related issues
• Follow all health, safety, and environmental programs and procedures
• Work a 12‑hour rotating shift schedule
• Operate front‑end loaders, forklifts, scissor lifts, skid loaders, and other related equipment (experience preferred)
• Maintain plant cleanliness in accordance with established programs and procedures
• Be available for scheduled or call‑in overtime as required
• Perform all work in accordance with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies and standard operating procedures
• Complete assigned tasks using established checklists and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Work safely at all times

While performing the duties of this position, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, dust, high noise levels, chemicals, and varying indoor and outdoor weather conditions.

• Ability to work around and on industrial equipment, including frequent climbing, stooping, reaching, pulling, pushing, twisting, bending, kneeling, crawling, and grasping
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds
• Ability to work in confined spaces and climb multiple flights of stairs and ladders up to 150 feet
• Willingness to work in extreme temperatures ranging from approximately
  -20°F to +100°F
• Willingness to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances
• Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, safety‑toe boots, and hearing protection
• Willingness to work overtime and rotating 12‑hour shifts
• Self‑motivated with the ability to multitask and work independently
• Strong commitment to safety and environmental compliance
• Basic computer skills or the ability to learn
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem‑solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Adaptable and open‑minded, with a team‑focused mindset and the ability to resolve issues respectfully

• High school diploma or GED required
• Experience in a dry‑mill ethanol plant preferred, but not required
• Minimum Second-Class B Boiler License required
• Valid driver’s license required
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Ability to pass a pre‑employment background check and drug screen