• Job Description

  Req#: 28365699248-7425-733ED5EB
  Boiler Operator / Engineer
  
  Duluth, MN
  
  Join Primient for a foundational manufacturing role. Our Process Operator position has great potential towards a fulfilling, well compensated career. From day one, you'll earn a great wage and full benefits. As your skills grow, so will your base pay.
  
  • Starting pay of $33.76 /hr
  • Benefits incl. Healthcare/Medical insurance, 401 K matching and non-contingent matching plans, 15 days leave.
  • Structured career progression and greater responsibilities.
  
  
  ABOUT PRIMIENT
  
  Established yet entrepreneurial: Primient is an industry leader with proven products, six manufacturing plants, 1500+ employees and deep roots in corn wet milling. Yet we're also a brand-new company that is ready to drive change and create impact.
  
  Investing in the future of Duluth : We are making an unprecedent investment in our plant and people to create a state-of-the-art facility. It will be a rewarding place for people to work now and for generations to come.
  
  Poised for new era of success: our goal is to unlock the full potential of Duluth and our other US locations. The market is strong for our plant-based ingredients, which go into everything from sodas to hand cream and cardboard to clothing. As our business grows, our people will grow.
  
  THE OPPORTUNITY
  
  Manufacturing careers that offer more: The Primient Boiler Operator / Engineer role is not your typical factory job. There is some manual labor. But you are not just standing on a line or doing simple repetitive tasks. Each shift is different, with new problems to solve and wide-ranging duties to perform as part of a team. From your first day onwards, you will be learning and mastering key skills - to start on the path to becoming a skilled technician.
  
  Boiler Operator / Engineer - the need to know
  
  • You will help to ensure the safe operation of our process through a highly automated, state-of-the-art system.
  • We put a strong focus on safety - it is always front of mind.
  • Your role will involve climbing stairs and ladders and working in warm and cold temperatures.
  • Manual labor is not the main part of the job, but you do need to lift and carry up to 55 lbs at times
  
  
  ABOUT YOU
  
  • Minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent
  • Basic math, reading, and problem-solving skills
  • Passionate about safety not only for yourself, but for your co-workers as well
  
  
  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  
  Rewards & benefits
  Competitive salary with performance linked enhancements / 401 K matching and non-contingent matching plans / Healthcare / Medical insurance
  
  Shift system
  
  We operate 24/7/365 with rotating day and night shifts. The advantage of our scheduling is that your shifts are set in stone, so you can make clear arrangements a year in advance. Opportunities for overtime allow you to add to your working window.
  
  QUALIFICATIONS
  
  This individual must possess, as a minimum, a State of Minnesota Engineer License 2nd Class 'B'.
  
  EXPERIENCES
  
  • Operation of Site's boiler and associated equipment.
  • Operation of De-ionized water units (DIW).
  • Assist with safety related activities of raw material unloading.
  • Responsible for the cleanliness of the boiler room and associated areas.
  • Carry out responsibilities in accordance with the State of Minnesota, Department of Labor and Industry, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Site Quality System (ISO), Safety rules and regulations, and Site Personnel Policies.
  • Boiler Engineer must have knowledge of and ensure compliance of all EHS requirements. See Appendix.
  
  
  SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE
  
  • Immediately blow down the boiler gauge glass to determine the true boiler water level.
  • Careful inspection of the boiler proper shall take place.
  • Inspection rounds of all other areas of responsibility shall take place. These areas include, but are not limited to the following areas:
    • Oil dike and oil pump house
    • D.A. tank
    • Nitrogen system
    • MAN and Sulfuric dikes
    • De-ionized water system
    • Compressor systems
  • Boiler water will be tested according to established procedures outlined by the chemical supplier contract. Procedures are documented at the water test station.
  • The boiler will be blown down (bottom and/or surface) after the water test is complete. Blow down schedule is determined by the status of water conditions and is posted at the water test station.
  • Engineer is required to monitor the plant status by a structured and documented 'ROUNDS' system. The system also includes designated times for pH testing of various water supplies including but not limited to:
    • Boiler water pH
    • Condensate return pH
  • Each engineer is required to carryout the shift duties according to established safety procedures as documented in the plant safety manual.
  • Each shift engineer is required to conduct him or herself in accordance with established personnel practices.
  • The engineer on watch is required to act as a safety stand-by for activities located at or near the boiler room. Examples ae unloading of railcars and maintenance entry into dike systems.
  • Deviation from any of the requirements listed can only lead to disciplinary action, including discharge.
  
  
  Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
  
  We are passionate believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow, thrive and progress.
  
  Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.
  
  Successful candidates must also pass a computer test, drug screen, and background check.
  
  California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")
  
  The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.

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