Boiler Chief

Company: Michael Foods Inc
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: March 14, 2023

Job Description:

BOILER CHIEF Sign-On Bonus: $4,000 LOCATION Chaska, MN COMPANY Michael Foods is a multi-billion-dollar supplier of foodservice, food ingredient and retail offerings that specializes in value-added eggs, refrigerated potatoes, and more recently, plant-based foods that help us meet the dietary and ideological needs of all consumers. JOB SUMMARY Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Chief Boiler 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. RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.
• Also responsible for responding to chemical (including ammonia) leaks/spills; will be on the plant Emergency Response Team.
• Communicate with the equipment manufacturers/vendors on any problems and follow-up on getting the right parts needed to correct the problems
• Must work with various refrigerants, chemicals, solvents, paints, fuels and lubricants.
• Assures that the entire system is operated in a safe manner and that all components of the system are in compliance with OSHA and other agencies.
• Comply to and monitor operation for compliance with all 14 elements of the "Process Safety Management Program".
• Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with approved maintenance plans and work orders using SAP.
• Operate facility fire monitoring system. Read and understand equipment and system drawings.
• Demonstrates ability to manipulate valves and pumps to get water to the boiler from more than one source (Well or City water) and maintain and/or monitor Wastewater treatment system.
• Maintains, adjusts, and repairs utility systems and facility support equipment controls in assigned areas of responsibility. Performs routine boiler water analysis and maintenance as required.
• Monitor and maintain plant steam production, ammonia refrigeration system, and the plant compressed air system.
• Document all maintenance and inspection activity in accordance with Northern Star Co. Mechanical Integrity Program.
• 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
• Adhere to safe work practices, complete monthly safety audits/observations, follow GMP's, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
• Responsible for initiatives in the following areas: Lean Manufacturing, Cost Reduction and Mechanical Downtime reduction.
• Consult with Management on issues on boiler / refrigeration equipment and systems
• Lend knowledge and ideas to the solution of problems involving the plant boiler and steam system.
• Train new hires and existing employees as needed
• Adhere to GMP's, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety, food quality or personnel safety.
  • Adhere to all safety policies and procedures. QUALIFICATIONS
    • 3+ years of experience with boiler and refrigeration equipment maintenance
    • Experience in manufacturing environment
    • Chief A or Chief B MN license required
    • Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems
    • HVAC and/or electrical licenses a plus
    • High school or GED required, Associates Degree or training preferred

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