Boiler Chief

Company: Michael Foods Inc.
Location: Eden Prairie
Posted on: May 20, 2023

Job Description:

Business Unit Description: 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 thats First in Food. Location Description: 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. Responsibilities: JOB SUMMARY: Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, the Chief Boiler Operator is responsible for the effective and efficient operation of boiler/ammonia refrigeration equipment and systems, and for coordinating the activities of the Boiler & Refrigeration personnel as required.Schedule: primarily day shift Monday through Friday #firstinpeopleDUTIES AND 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 Michael Foods, Inc. 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 GMPs, 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
• Assists in the coordination of activities in the Department
• Requires active participation in Emergency Response Team
• 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 GMPs, 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
• Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

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