Union - Operator, Boiler

Company: CHS Inc
Location: Mankato
Posted on: October 22, 2024

Job Description:

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. - We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. - Most of our 10,000 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.Summary
CHS Mankato is hiring a Boiler Operator to work in our Soybean processing facility. The Boiler Operator will operate all boiler area equipment, nitrogen generation systems. Other equipment but not all listed; soft water system, RO systems, main plant air system, chiller system and steam turbine, and cooling tower. Conduct minor preventative maintenance/ lubrication on equipment including but not limited to the Boilers, Vessels, Valves, Piping, Compressors, Tanks, and any other Boiler, co-gen, and Gas Plant related equipment as instructed. Incumbent must be able to work alone.Compensation Data
Salary Range: $43.82This is a union role. Wages are based on the collective bargaining agreement.Responsibilities

• Carry out constant inspections of key process points and make necessary machinery and equipment adjustments to ensure correct safe operation.
• Preventative maintenance of all machinery and equipment, such as the greasing and lubrication schedules on but not limited to, Boilers and accessories, Main Air system, nitrogen generation systems, water softeners, Reverse Osmosis, pumps, gas and steam turbines and all other related equipment as instructed.
• Fill chemical tanks as required such as the boiler chemicals, cooling tower chemicals. And all drum chemicals including for the hydrogen plant.
• Test water, condensate and cooling tower water and record. Monitor temperatures and pressures on all processes when filling in as the boiler operator.
• May be required to deviate from normal process procedure in order that investigational/ troubleshoot studies can be carried out.
• Ensure that preventative maintenance information is gathered for and reported on PM record sheets provided.
• All work areas must be kept in a clean, orderly and safe condition. This is to be done before the job is completed each day.
• Strictly follow established safety rules and procedures and must be fully aware of all safety implication regarding the processes under his direction.
• Perform any duties that may be reasonably assigned.
• Must perform control analysis and adjust equipment accordingly when filling in for the operator to obtain proper quality in steam, hydrogen, nitrogen, air, water, and water discharged to the sewer.Minimum Qualifications (required)
  
  • Minnesota State 1st Class Engineer- Grade A or B Boiler license. Or -Chief -A Boiler licenseAdditional Qualifications
    
    • High School diploma or GED preferred
    • Able to operate and regulate boiler plant equipment and make adjustments as required for plant output.
    • Thorough knowledge of the proper operation and maintenance of high-pressure steam generation plant equipment.
    • Recognizes and understands typical boiler control diagrams and their design.
    • Operator has a thorough knowledge of steam safety standards and procedures.
    • Able to identify principles and design concepts governing steam pressure control (over-pressurization protection).
    • Proficiency in the use of a word processing software program. -
    • Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA ClearinghousePhysical Requirements
      
      • Job requires considerable periods on feet including walking, standing, kneeling, climbing steps, climbing ladders, and climbing to the top of the reformer. Must be able to push, pull, and physically lift 50lbs -from the floor to the waist and above the head. Incumbent may be required to work while squatting, kneeling or crawling, use tools, shovels, and sweeping.CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation and benefits are subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement. -Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care savings accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, and disability, subject to any relevant provisions in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan. -CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability. -Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to - -to verify that the communication is from CHS.

Keywords: CHS Inc, Eden Prairie , Union - Operator, Boiler, Other , Mankato, Minnesota