High Pressure Boiler Operator - 2nd Shift - 12 Hour Shifts

General Mills Inc.; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

General Mills Inc. in Golden Valley, MN is seeking a Boiler Operator to safely operate and monitor three high‑pressure boilers during a 5:30 pm–5:30 am shift, seven days on/off with Thursday change. The role requires hands-on maintenance, water testing, and coordination of annual inspections.

Candidate must hold a Minnesota 1st Class B boiler license, be able to work with automated controls, lift heavy loads, and communicate effectively. Nuvolo experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minnesota 1st Class B boiler operator license or higher.
• Able to interact with automated control systems and operate in manual mode when needed.
• Able to lift up to 50–100 lbs occasionally.
• Able to use hoist and rig equipment weighing up to 300 lbs.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience reading gauges, meters and data acquisition systems.
• MS Office computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor three high‑pressure boilers from startup to shutdown.
• Perform boiler water testing, monitoring, and inventory management.
• Troubleshoot and assist with boiler and steam system maintenance.
• Monitor fire alarm and suppression systems, perform inspections.
• Operate plant air compressors and well water system.
• Utilize Nuvolo to report and complete maintenance work orders.
• Assist in training new employees.

Skills

Boiler operator license

Communication skills

Problem solving

Control systems

MS Office

Physical stamina

Manual operation

Tools

Nuvolo CMMS

Job description

**OVERVIEW*** Location: JFB Technical Center - 9000 Plymouth Ave, Golden Valley, MN* Job status: Full-Time* Hours: Working hours 5:30pm to 5:30am* Schedule: 7 days on and 7 days off. Shift change is on Thursdays. **KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES*** Safely, effectively and efficiently operate and monitor the facility’s three high pressure steam boilers, to include start-up, normal operation, and shutdown* Conduct all necessary boiler monitoring, water testing and inventory management on an ongoing basis, and notify supervisor of any necessary boiler repairs or tune-ups* Monitor efficiencies, troubleshoot issues, and perform or assist with boiler maintenance, repairs and that of boiler-related steam and condensate systems as well as back up fuel oil system* Monitor building fire alarm and fire suppression systems and preform inspections and testing to insure a constant state of readiness* Clean and maintain all associated equipment, and perform regular safety checks* Coordinate and assist in annual boiler inspections* Monitor and assist in chiller plant operations after hours and weekends when necessary* Operate and monitor the plant’s three air compressors* Monitor, operate and maintain the facility’s well and domestic water system* Manage time appropriately and be able to prioritize a work order backlog* Utilize the maintenance management system (Nuvolo) to report and complete maintenance work orders* Assist with training new employees as needed* Attend meetings and trainings as required* Perform additional tasks as assigned **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS*** Must have a valid Minnesota 1st Class B or higher boiler operator's license* Able to understand and interact with fully automated control systems, and operate in manual mode if necessary* Able to do physical labor throughout the shift* Good communication and problem-solving skills* Highly motivated, results driven, and trustworthy* Ability to read and record data from gauges, meters and microprocessor-based data acquisition systems and accurately interpret such data* Ability to act quickly and calmly in emergency situations* Able to work well independently, and know when to seek assistance* Must be able to lift up to 50 - 100lbs occasionally* Must be able to use a hoist and rig pieces of equipment that could weigh up to 300lbs to remove or replace the equipment* Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms* Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hard hat, a hair/beard net and gloves when required* Ability to work in hot and noisy environmental conditions* Computer skills including MS Office. **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS*** 5-years of high-pressure boiler experience* Experience running and maintaining chillers,* 2 years of experience in a manufacturing/production environment* Experience in a manufacturing/production environment preferred* Experience operating chillers, cooling towers and related HVAC equipment.* Familiarity with air compressors and compressed air systems.* Experience in treatment and monitoring of water and wastewater systems. **ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS** * International relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.* Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.**RANGO SALARIAL**El rango salarial para este puesto es:$66,000 - $90,800 AnnualEn General Mills, buscamos que la compensación de cada empleado, en cada etapa de su carrera, refleje su experiencia, desempeño y las habilidades requeridas para su puesto actual. El rango salarial de este puesto tiene en cuenta diversos factores, como la formación, las habilidades, la experiencia profesional y las certificaciones. Por ello, la compensación del candidato seleccionado podrá ubicarse en cualquier punto dentro del rango establecido. Además del salario base, General Mills ofrece un paquete competitivo de Total Rewards centrado en tu bienestar integral. Nos enorgullece ofrecer una base de beneficios de salud, jubilación y bienestar financiero, programas de tiempo libre, apoyo para el bienestar y otros beneficios. Los beneficios pueden variar según el puesto, país, región, convenio colectivo y otras condiciones laborales. También podrías ser elegible para participar en un programa de incentivos anuales. El incentivo, en caso de aplicarse, dependerá de diversos factores, incluidos el desempeño individual y el desempeño de la organización.