Boiler Operator (O&M Engineer)

Cordia; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cordia in Minneapolis seeks a Boiler Operator, O&M Engineer to provide ongoing operations and maintenance of district heating and cooling plants, safely operating boilers, chillers and auxiliary equipment. You will review plant systems, perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, and maintain logs, records, and plant paperwork while working rotating shifts.

Candidates need at least 2 years of steam and chilled water experience and Minnesota First Class A Operating Engineer's License (or

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of steady work experience with steam and chilled water equipment.
• Must hold Minnesota First Class 'A' Operating Engineer's License or obtain within 2 years (4-year path with reduced wage).
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Maintain boilers, chillers, and auxiliary equipment in safe, compliant operation.
• Review plant systems and perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• Complete logs, records, and plant paperwork; support with project activities.
• Work rotating shifts and ensure workstations stay in good order.
• Assist with facility cleaning or meter reading as needed.

Skills

Rotating shifts

Lift 50 lbs

Education

High School diploma

Minnesota First Class A Operating Engineer License

Job description

Boiler Operator, O&M Engineer — Reporting to the Operations Manager or the Maintenance Manager, the O&M Engineer provides ongoing operations and maintenance of district heating and cooling plants, while observing and complying with all safety requirements. The primary objective is to safely and efficiently operate and maintain boilers, chillers, and auxiliary equipment.

Responsibilities

• Review and become familiar with the Main Plant, standby plants, remote plants, and distribution system.
• Place in service primary and auxiliary equipment for proper operation of the plant, take the necessary steps to protect personnel and equipment from harm in the event of an emergency situation.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on plant equipment as directed. Support job planning and interface with contractors for maintenance or project activities.
• Complete all necessary logs, records, maintenance documentation and plant paperwork as required.
• Ensure that all workstations are maintained in good order.
• Perform other duties as assigned by plant management (e.g., facility cleaning, customer meter reading, etc.).

Experience and Education

• Must have a minimum of two (2) years of steady work experience, working with steam and chilled water equipment, steam turbines and water pumps.
• Must have a State of Minnesota First Class "A" Operating Engineer's License or obtain within 2 years. Exceptions can be made on a limited basis to allow 4 years to obtain (reduced wage until obtaining a State of Minnesota Second Class "A" Operating Engineer's License).
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge and experience in working with steam and chilled water equipment, steam turbines and water pumps.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in adverse climate conditions.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting - Frequently
• Standing - Regularly
• Walking - Regularly
• Climbing/Balancing - Frequently
• Reaching with Arms and Hands - Frequently
• Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling - Frequently
• Lifting 1-25 lbs. - Frequently
• Lifting 25-50 lbs. - Occasionally
• Lifting 50+ lbs. - Rarely
• Talking - Regularly
• Hearing - Regularly
• Feeling/Touching - Frequently
• Vision - Close, Peripheral, Depth, Ability to Adjust Focus - Regularly