Lead Boiler & Refrigeration Operator (Nights)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

• Inspects and repairs boiler and refrigeration fittings, such as safety valves, regulators, automatic control mechanisms, sight glasses, also auxiliary machines such as pumps, draft fans, and burners. 

• Maintains log of meter and gauge readings and records data, such as water test results and quantity of fuel consumed, compressor operating parameters and freezer operations. 

• Observes pressure, temperature, and draft meters on panel to verify specified operation of automatic combustion control systems, feed water regulators, burners, and automatic refrigeration system. 

• Actively participate in PSM. Perform MI inspections and corrections, attend PSM meetings, complete corrective actions, participate in incident investigations, and complete tasks as directed by PSM coordinator. 

• Must maintain complete training in all SOPs. 

• Thorough knowledge of location and operation of all related gauges, measuring equipment, and control equipment. 

• Must perform general maintenance work when required throughout the plant and perform other duties as assigned by Team Leaders. 

• Analyzes and treats boiler feed water. 

• Paints surfaces of equipment, maintains tags and labeling system. 

• Assist in training lower bracket team members.

• Hold shift safety meetings.

• Cleans boilers and auxiliary equipment. 

• Keeps Engine rooms clean and organized. 

• All other duties as assigned.

 

Education  

One year certificate from college or technical school, or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is encouraged but not required. 

Must demonstrate a general knowledge of testing and working with electrical switches and solenoids. 

Language Skills                                 

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before other employees of the organization. 

 

Mathematical Skills                                 

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.   

 

Reasoning Ability                                 

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. 

 

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, read, write and communicate in English. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and recognize orders. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

 

Must be able to pass a medical clearance, pulmonary test and fit test for a full face respirator and an SCBA. 

  

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme cold, wet, and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme heat; some risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations 

Must obtain a Lamb Weston-issued lift truck operator's license. 

Must obtain training in fall protection, confined space, hot work and use of power and shop tools. 

 

Other Skills and Abilities 

Must possess basic mechanical skills (i.e., plumbing, measuring, changing bearings, sheet metal work, etc). 

Basic computer skills, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Outlook. 

Encouraged but not required: basic welding skills.