Energy Center Boiler Operator (12-hour Shifts)

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC; Morris (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC in Morris, MN seeks an experienced Boiler Operator to run the Energy Center and assure safe, efficient production. You will monitor plant processes, operate DCS/PLC systems, take daily equipment logs, and follow procedures across boilers, dryers, water treatment, and auxiliary equipment.

The role requires a Minnesota 1st Class B Boiler Engineer license or higher, basic MS Office skills, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Must hold a State of Minnesota 1st Class B Boiler Engineer license or higher.
• Computer skills: basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products; Word, Excel, Power Point
• Must have the ability to work effectively with computerized maintenance management system
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Time management skills
• Preferred minimum degree from a two year college or a technical/vocational school, military background or 3 years work experience

Responsibilities

• Energy Center Operators will work a 12-hour-rotating shift schedule
• Ensure that process is operated in a safe, timely, and cost effective manner.
• Communicate regularly with all operators, both individually and as a group, to ensure consistent operation among the shifts
• Follow all plant policies and procedures
• Ensure that the plant is clean and organized
• Help maintain and update operating procedures and training manuals for process operations.
• Work with plant DCS & PLC control systems
• Responsible for taking daily logs on all plant equipment
• Work with Boilers, Dryers, Water treatment and auxiliary equipment
• Follow instructed Standard Operating Procedures and parameters for Boilers, Dryers, Water treatment, and Auxiliary equipment
• Field monitor equipment and help troubleshoot plant operation issues
• Assist with the maintenance and cleanliness of plant process areas and plant equipment
• The boiler operator will also help with the grain handling / shipping and receiving areas of the plant
• Communicates directly with QA lab to ensure QA policies and procedures for the energy center
• Samples and tests process streams as required by QA program and procedures
• Maintain QA records
• Understand and interpret QA results and take appropriate action when required
• Communicate directly with the maintenance department to coordinate maintenance and repair work in process areas
• Perform preventative maintenance activities as required
• Assist maintenance technicians in performing maintenance and repairs
• Assist with diagnosing and trouble-shooting maintenance related issues
• Be familiar and understand city, county, state and federal regulations relating to process operations
• Participate in plant safety program and follow all procedures
• Participate in programs and procedures required to ensure plant cleanliness
• Monitor use and inventories of process chemicals
• Overtime or additional duties may be assigned
• Boiler Operator will be exposed to moving mechanical parts, wet/humid conditions, high places, and high noise environments

Skills

Boiler operation

Industrial safety

Shift work

Education

Two-year college or technical/vocational school

Tools

DCS & PLC control systems

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC in Morris, MN seeks an experienced Boiler Operator to run the Energy Center and assure safe, efficient production. You will monitor plant processes, operate DCS/PLC systems, take daily equipment logs, and follow procedures across boilers, dryers, water treatment, and auxiliary equipment.

The role requires a Minnesota 1st Class B Boiler Engineer license or higher, basic MS Office skills, and strong communication.