Boiler Operator

Under the direction of the Business Development Manager with guidance from the Chief Boiler Operator, the Boiler Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient and reliable operation, maintenance and monitoring of the steam generating boilers and equipment, soft and hot water systems, ammonia refrigeration compressors and equipment, compressed air compressors and equipment, plant vacuum pumps and fire alarm system. Must have a critical awareness of operating parameters and perform sensitive adjustments of complex controls on equipment, for varying operating characteristics. Must have a complete understanding of all machinery including operating adjustments, maintenance and troubleshooting. 

The daily operation is moderately varied and involves mastery, skill, art and judgment which can be achieved only after years of exposure to the job. Knowledge of steam, ammonia refrigeration, pneumatic and mechanical principles is essential. Will require the use of emergency respiratory PPE which requires passing of a yearly medical physical. The job expectations are to work from brief verbal as well as moderately complex written instructions with minimal supervision and without close observation. 

• Needs to have a basic understanding of chemical usage, reasoning and formulation requiring the use of decimals and fractions in math and computer usage for tracking. 
• This person must possess the minimum of a State of Minnesota, First Class B Boiler Operator Engineer’s license or higher 

The assignment would be on an as needed basis- no set schedule on-call work.

Duration: 3 Months Contract