Energy Center Boiler Operator - 12-Hour Shifts & QA

True North Consultants, Inc.; Morris (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Boiler Operator to run the plant Energy Center on a 12-hour rotating shift, ensuring safe, efficient production and compliance with plant policies.

The role requires a Minnesota boiler license, basic MS Office and CMMS skills, and strong communication and time management capabilities. You will work with DCS/PLC systems, maintain logs, and support QA and safety programs while aiding grain handling and plant operations.

Qualifications

• Must hold a State of Minnesota 1st Class B Boiler Engineer license or higher.
• 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.
• Communicate directly with QA lab to ensure effective participation in the implementation of QA policies and procedures for the energy center
• Sample and test process streams as required by the 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. Work in a manner to ensure that these regulations are met at all times.

Skills

MS Office

CMMS

Effective communication

Time management

Education

Minnesota 1st Class B Boiler Engineer license (or higher)

Two-year college or technical/vocational degree (preferred)

Job description

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Boiler Operator to run the plant Energy Center on a 12-hour rotating shift, ensuring safe, efficient production and compliance with plant policies.

The role requires a Minnesota boiler license, basic MS Office and CMMS skills, and strong communication and time management capabilities. You will work with DCS/PLC systems, maintain logs, and support QA and safety programs while aiding grain handling and plant operations.