Boiler Operator - 2nd Shift - Golden Valley, MN

Job Overview:

• Title: High Pressure Boiler Operator
• Location: JFB Technical Center - 9000 Plymouth Ave, Golden Valley, MN
• Job status: Full-Time
• Hours: Working hours 5:30pm to 5:30am
• Compensation: $27 per hour to $36 per hour - At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
• Schedule: 7 days on and 7 days off. Shift change is on Thursdays.

Key Accountabilities:

• Safely, effectively and efficiently operate and monitor the facility's three high pressure steam boilers, to include start-up, normal operation, and shutdown
• Conduct all necessary boiler monitoring, water testing and inventory management on an ongoing basis, and notify supervisor of any necessary boiler repairs or tune-ups
• Monitor efficiencies, troubleshoot issues, and perform or assist with boiler maintenance, repairs and that of boiler-related steam and condensate systems as well as back up fuel oil system
• Monitor building fire alarm and fire suppression systems and preform inspections and testing to insure a constant state of readiness
• Clean and maintain all associated equipment, and perform regular safety checks
• Coordinate and assist in annual boiler inspections
• Monitor and assist in chiller plant operations after hours and weekends when necessary
• Operate and monitor the plant's three air compressors
• Monitor, operate and maintain the facility's well and domestic water system
• Manage time appropriately and be able to prioritize a work order backlog
• Utilize the maintenance management system (Nuvolo) to report and complete maintenance work orders
• Assist with training new employees as needed
• Attend meetings and trainings as required
• Perform additional tasks as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Degree/ GED and must have a valid Minnesota 1st Class B or higher boiler operator's license
• Able to understand and interact with fully automated control systems, and operate in manual mode if necessary
• Able to do physical labor throughout the shift with the ability to lift 50-100lbs occasionally
• Highly motivated, results driven, and trustworthy with good communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and record data from gauges, meters and microprocessor-based data acquisition systems and accurately interpret such data
• Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergency situations
• Able to work well independently, and know when to seek assistance
• Must be able to use a hoist and rig pieces of equipment that could weigh up to 300lbs to remove or replace the equipment
• Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms
• Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hard hat, a hair/beard net and gloves when required
• Ability to work in hot and noisy environmental conditions
• Computer skills including MS Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5-years of high-pressure boiler experience
• Experience running and maintaining chillers
• 2 years of experience in a manufacturing/production environment
• Experience in a manufacturing/production environment preferred
• Experience operating chillers, cooling towers and related HVAC equipment
• Familiarity with air compressors and compressed air systems
• Experience in treatment and monitoring of water and wastewater systems

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $55600.00 - $76600.00 / Annually. At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.