Stationary Engineer - Cereal

General Mills, Inc; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 53,230,464 - 57,859,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation, sick time, and holiday pay

401(k) match

Health Insurance – medical, dental, and life

Job summary

General Mills, Inc is seeking a Stationary Engineer for their Buffalo, NY plant, focusing on installing, maintaining, and repairing power plant equipment. Candidates must hold a First-Class Stationary Engineer License from the City of Buffalo and have at least 3 years of operational experience.

The position provides competitive hourly pay of $38.64, shift differentials, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and 401(k) match. The role involves a rotating 8-hour shift schedule within a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in operation of a mid-size power plant.
• Minimum 4 years maintenance experience with basic knowledge in pipe fitting and blueprint reading.
• Experience in manufacturing/production environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair power plant equipment (e.g., boilers, compressors, cogeneration, HVAC).
• Identify and troubleshoot electrical/mechanical issues.
• Assist in training new employees.

Skills

First-Class Stationary Engineer License

Electrical troubleshooting

Pipe fitting

PLC knowledge

HVAC systems

Education

High school education or GED

First-Class Stationary Engineer License from the City of Buffalo

Tools

Industrial air compressors

Cooling towers

Job description

Stationary Engineer, Cereal Plant

First-Class Stationary Engineer License from the City of Buffalo is required.

Compensation

• $38.64 per hour
  • Additional $.34 per hour for hours worked on 2nd shift
  • Additional $.41 per hour for hours worked on 3rd shift
• Overtime Pay
  • Time worked after 8 hours of work is paid at 1.5 times regular rate of pay
  • Time worked on Sunday is paid at 2 times (double pay) regular rate of pay

Benefits

• Vacation, sick time, and holiday pay
• Great paid time off benefits
• 401(k) match
• Health Insurance – medical, dental, and life
• And much more!

Location

The Buffalo, NY plant is located on the waterfront, providing convenient access to Canada and major cities like Toronto and New York City. It offers opportunities to progress in careers through seniority-based bidding and apprenticeship programs. The plant organizes events such as a summer barbecue, a family picnic, and a holiday dinner for all shifts, fostering a strong sense of community and pride among employees.

Products

• Cheerios, Lucky Charms, Honey Nut Chex, Rice Chex, Gold Medal Flour

Responsibilities

• Creating high quality foods that are eaten nationwide
• Using technology in an industry-leading facility
• Working with high-level operators on experienced teams to pass down knowledge and support learning
• Challenging yourself to get the job done right and gain transferable skills
• Install, maintain, repair power plant equipment (e.g., boilers, compressors, cogeneration, HVAC)
• Identify and troubleshoot electrical/mechanical issues
• Provide technical support for equipment troubleshooting and controls/equipment modifications
• Perform uptime and downtime preventive maintenance per the master PM schedule
• Perform corrective maintenance orders
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to increase platform performance
• Attend meetings and trainings as required
• Assist in training new employees

Schedule

• 8-hour swing shift schedule (rotation weekly with designated days off)
  • 1st shift: 6 am – 2 pm
  • 2nd shift: 2 pm – 10 pm
  • 3rd shift: 10 pm – 6 am
• Ability and willingness to work any shift, days, nights, weekends, overtime, and holidays
• Plant operates 24/7

Growth Opportunities

• Be part of a learning and growing team
• Develop leadership skills and knowledge to adopt and implement new ideas
• Operate within a safety culture
• Expand technical capabilities

Requirements

• Minimum high school education or GED
• First-Class Stationary Engineer License from the City of Buffalo
• Minimum 3 years experience in operation of a mid-size power plant
• Minimum 4 years maintenance experience with basic knowledge in pipe fitting, electrical troubleshooting, and blueprint reading
• Working knowledge of PLCs, HVAC systems, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Experience in manufacturing/production environment preferred

Preferred Skills

• NYS 7G pesticide application certification
• EPA 608 universal refrigerant certification
• Experience with industrial air compressors
• NFPA 70e certification
• Experience with cooling towers and water treatment
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems

Physical Requirements

• Must lift up to 50 lbs
• Must perform physical tasks for extended periods: standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling, twisting
• Ability to climb or work at heights using stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms
• Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment (safety shoes, masks, glasses, hearing protection, hard hat, etc.) when required
• Adhere to grooming requirements necessary for a food manufacturing environment
• Work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet conditions
• Work around industrial high-speed moving machinery
• Work with allergens present in food environment
• Maintain a tobacco-free environment