Boiler Operator

At PURIS, we're dedicated to cultivating a better food system and making a positive impact. How do we do it? By transforming high-quality, USA-made ingredients into essential components for a wide range of everyday products. From cereals and snacks to protein beverages and beyond, our ingredients are powering a healthier future. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of a growing food industry.

You'll work with state-of-the-art engineering and work together with your peers to build a better food future.

As a Boiler Operator, you will be responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of our plant utilities, including high-pressure steam boilers, ammonia refrigeration systems, compressed air, process water, cooling towers, fire protection systems, and safety devices. You will also contribute to the Maintenance team as needed. This is a unique opportunity to join our team at a brand-new manufacturing facility, work with state-of-the-art engineering, and execute new initiatives that will support our vision of a Plant-Strong Planet.

Pay Rate/Range: $38.75+ (depending on engineer license level)

Pay Frequency: Biweekly

Bonus Eligible: Yes

Work Location: Dawson Manufacturing Facility

Travel: None

The compensation for this role will be based on qualifications, experience, market data, and internal equity. Actual pay may vary due to factors such as location, skills, education, and performance. Pay is determined transparently, using market benchmarks and ensuring internal equity.

Summary of Essential Job Functions:

• Contribute to a Safety-First culture that promotes empowerment and continuous improvement
• Oversee the daily operations, maintenance, and continuous improvement of our plant utilities, in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Troubleshoot issues and initiate immediate corrective action to prevent recurrence
• Communicate issues and corrective actions, and document preventative actions for future reference
• Develop, review, and update preventative maintenance schedules and procedures as needed
• Coordinate repairs to building systems and equipment, and prepare documentation to log and report necessary information
• Understand and apply IOM manuals, equipment schematics, shop drawings, etc.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and EHS to continuously improve the Safety and reliability of the plant utilities
• Follow all plant food safety policies and procedures
• Be able and willing to respond to building emergencies and after-hour calls for repair

Education and Experience Required:

• First-Class Engineer's License, Grade B (minimum)
• Strong electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic background
• Basic understanding of commercial plumbing, HVAC, and fire systems
• Ability to manage multiple complicated priorities/tasks

Preferred:

• Experience in a continuous food production facility,
• Experience in industrial machine repair, including preventative and predictive maintenance principles,
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs regularly, and occasionally more with assistance
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for handling tools and machinery
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders as needed
• Comfortable working in varying temperatures (hot, cold, humid)
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) including gloves, safety glasses, hard hats, hearing protection, and steel-toed boots
• Visual and auditory ability to detect safety hazards and machine malfunctions
• Ability to push, pull, squat, kneel, or twist as needed during shift
• Ability to perform repetitive motions consistently and safely
• May be required to sit or operate forklifts or machinery for extended periods

Benefits:

At PURIS, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you both personally and professionally. Benefits are effective the first of the month following your hire date. You’ll have access to medical plan options with competitive premiums, along with dental and vision coverage. All Team Members also receive free virtual health care…