Lead Boiler Technician: Steam Plant Operations

Joseph s Gourmet Pasta Company; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph’s Gourmet Pasta Company seeks a Boiler Chief to oversee two 250 HP and one 150 HP gas-fired boilers. You will ensure safety, quality, and state standards while operating and maintaining boiler systems to meet production needs.

The role requires a 3rd class engineer license, 3–5 years of related boiler experience, and solid knowledge of Food Safety standards. Weekend overtime and cross-functional collaboration are expected in this manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Requires a 3rd class engineer's license and 3–5 years of related work experience.
• Technical schooling or formal certification (ASET, AAS or equivalent) is preferred.
• High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fires boilers, operates auxiliary equipment (compressors, pumps) and maintains continuous steam supply to the factory.
• Reads and interprets meters and gauges; records findings; adjusts equipment to maintain target pressure and temperature.
• Repairs or replaces defective piping, controls, pumps and other boiler plant components as needed.
• Keeps and maintains shift logs; cleans and maintains work area; follows SOPs and safety protocols.
• Communicates operational and safety issues to the Operations Supervisor to avoid downtime.
• Inspects equipment daily for proper function; disassembles/reassembles, troubleshoots and replaces malfunctioning parts.
• Performs regulatory and preventive maintenance to improve efficiency and quality; installs and facilitates new equipment.
• Maintains positive relationships with team members and other departments; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Precision assembly

Mechanical measurement tools

Organizational skills

Analytical problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Timelines/work planning

Professionalism and maturity

Food safety knowledge

Basic math and computer skills

Education

3rd class Engineer License

Technical School/ASET/AAS or equivalent

High School Diploma / GED preferred

Job description

Joseph’s Gourmet Pasta Company seeks a Boiler Chief to oversee two 250 HP and one 150 HP gas-fired boilers. You will ensure safety, quality, and state standards while operating and maintaining boiler systems to meet production needs.

The role requires a 3rd class engineer license, 3–5 years of related boiler experience, and solid knowledge of Food Safety standards. Weekend overtime and cross-functional collaboration are expected in this manufacturing setting.