Licensed Boiler Operator – Energy Center (12-hr Shifts)

Joseph Michaels International; Morris (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Michaels International is seeking a Boiler Operator to manage the plant energy center and ensure safe, efficient operation on a 12-hour rotating shift schedule. The role requires a Minnesota 1st Class B Boiler Engineer license or higher, plus CMMS, DCS/PLC familiarity, and strong communication skills.

You will work with maintenance and QA teams to support production goals, maintain logs, and help ensure clean, organized facilities and compliant procedures.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Minnesota 1st Class B Boiler Engineer license or higher.
• Basic computer skills: Word, Excel, Power Point.
• Must have the ability to work with a 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.
• 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
• Other duties may be assigned
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions; must be able to climb ladders and to work in high, precarious places; and outdoor weather conditions. Boiler Operator must be able to lift objects up to 50 pounds
• The employee may be occasionally exposed to high noise environments

Job description

Joseph Michaels International is seeking a Boiler Operator to manage the plant energy center and ensure safe, efficient operation on a 12-hour rotating shift schedule. The role requires a Minnesota 1st Class B Boiler Engineer license or higher, plus CMMS, DCS/PLC familiarity, and strong communication skills.

You will work with maintenance and QA teams to support production goals, maintain logs, and help ensure clean, organized facilities and compliant procedures.