Powerhouse Stationary Engineer

The J.M. Smucker Company; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Company is seeking a Stationary Engineer in Buffalo, NY, responsible for the operation and maintenance of boiler and mechanical systems. Candidates must have a strong work ethic and the ability to work in a safety-sensitive environment.

Qualifications include a high-school degree, a First-Class Stationary Engineers License, and relevant experience in a food manufacturing setting. The role demands good communication skills and the ability to read mechanical blueprints.

Qualifications

• Ability to establish effective working relationships.
• Good motor, hand, and eye coordination.
• Must read and interpret blueprints and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair boiler systems and mechanical systems.
• Perform routine maintenance on various equipment.
• Ensure safe and efficient operation of equipment.

Skills

Good work ethic

Ability to work shift work

Good computer knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Experience in food manufacturing

Education

High‑school degree or equivalent

First‑Class Stationary Engineers License

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

This position pays $44.35 / hour. Potential earnings of $120,000-$140,000 per year with overtime.

Key Responsibilities

The Stationary Engineer is responsible for the operation, maintenance, renovation, and repair of boiler systems and all other mechanical systems in the facility, such as steam systems; heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems; building automation systems; generators; pumps, piping, and compressed gas systems; refrigeration and electrical systems and numerous other physical plant functions. Responsibilities include the startup, regulation, repair, and shutdown of equipment. Ensures that equipment operates safely and economically and within established limits by monitoring attached meters, gauges, and computerized controls. Manually controls equipment and makes the necessary adjustments. Uses hand and power tools to perform repairs and maintenance ranging from a complete overhaul to replacing defective valves, gaskets, or bearings. Additionally, records relevant events and facts concerning operation and maintenance in an equipment log. Performs routine maintenance, such as repairing and replacing pumps, motors, and other operating equipment, lubricating moving parts, replacing filters, and removing soot and corrosion that can reduce operating efficiency.

Key duties include:

• Install, operate, repair, and maintain all boilers, controls, components and attached wiring, cleaning, general and preventative maintenance of units and related equipment.
• Observe steam, vacuum, water, and other meters and gauges to determine operating condition of equipment and keep steam generating at required pressure and temperature.
• Maintain a preventative maintenance program for assigned area.
• Analyze feed water and combustion products and determine necessary treatments.
• Install, operate, repair, and maintain all air compressors, air dryers (refrigerant and desiccant), glycol cooling lines, towers, controls, components and attached wiring, cleaning, general and preventative maintenance of units and related equipment.
• Install, operate, repair, and maintain all refrigeration and freezer systems including drains, water cooling lines, controls, components and attached wiring, refrigerant lines, cleaning units, general and preventative maintenance of units, including small office refrigerators.
• Install, operate, repair, and maintain all HVAC systems including drains, water cooling lines, controls, components and attached wiring, refrigerant lines, cleaning units, general and preventative maintenance of units.
• Install, operate, repair, and maintain all refrigerated cooling devices for control panels.
• Install, operate, repair, and maintain all refrigeration devices for drinking fountains.
• Install, operate, repair, and maintain air and water sprinkler tank lines from Powerhouse to sprinkler tanks including main valves, check valves, sight glasses and tank drain lines located at the tanks.
• Install, operate, repair, and maintain all portable refrigerated cooling units (NESLAB, SPOT COOLERS), controls components and attached wiring, cleaning, and general and preventative maintenance of units.
• Fill out clear concise daily log of activities for record keeping and shift exchange including fuel and water consumption, steam produced and fuel gas content; supervise maintenance on all types of air conditioning equipment.

Qualifications

• A good work ethic and responsible attitude.
• The ability to do shift work, and to work on weekends and holidays.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with others.
• Good motor, hand, and eye coordination.
• Good computer knowledge.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints, schematics, and parts specifications.
• Must have own hand tools.

Education and Experience

High‑school degree or equivalent is required.

Minimum of a First‑Class Stationary Engineers License from the City of Buffalo.

Universal Certificate for Refrigeration Transition and Recovery preferred.

Two (2) - three (3) years Powerhouse, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning experience preferred.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, GMPs and general instructions. Good communication skills are required.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out both oral and written instructions.

Physical Demands

• The employee is regularly required to stand and lift. The employee is required to stand and walk at minimum 70% of the time.
• Must be able to work 8‑hour shifts with a maximum of 16 hours required.
• Must be able to lift fifty (50) pounds.
• Must be able to squat or kneel and to bend on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to work in a cold and hot environment.
• Must be able to tolerate exposure to flour and yeast materials.
• Must be able to climb steps on a frequent basis.

Safe Performance Requirements

• Employee must have the ability to perform the essential job functions identified above consistent with safety standards and practices with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work independently in a safety sensitive environment with little or no supervision.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.