Boiler and Refrigeration Operator II at Lamb Weston in Pasco, Washington

Job Description:

Title: Boiler and Refrigeration Operator II

Location: Pasco, WA



About Lamb Weston



We love making fries almost as much as you like eating them! Since the 1950's, Lamb Weston has inspired customers with food they love, trust, and share with families and friends. As a leading global manufacturer of quality frozen potato products with over 9,000+ team members around the world, it's our business to see the possibilities in potatoes and people.


We are looking for team members with an appetite for a challenge! People who are hungry to join a winning team and help us make a difference in the world. When you join Lamb Weston, you join a community with a strong support network and training programs designed to nurture, inspire, and help you grow.


We are driven by a relentless pursuit of results and by people who think creatively and embrace our values of: Integrity, Teamwork, Inclusion, Drive for Results, and Empowerment. Exactly what you'd expect from the most inventive potato company in the world!


Join Lamb Weston! We bring the world together with our fries.



Job Description Summary



Is responsible for the routine and non-routine operation of boiler & refrigeration equipment and systems. Operates and maintains equipment and systems in compliance with established Company and PSM standards. Equipment and systems include but are not limited to plant environmental control systems, plant water systems including water conditioning systems, compressed air systems, boiler steam and condensate systems, dryer systems, raw storage environmental control systems, HVAC systems, refrigerated rooms, freezing and cold storage systems, glycol chiller systems, boiler & refrigeration heat exchangers, natural gas systems, fire protection systems and high-pressure systems. Successfully performs assigned activities that optimizes and sustains equipment operation and reliability to maximize plant production and uptime with minimal Lead or Management assistance. Prior experience with electrical troubleshooting and welding is a definite advantage. Must be able to work the scheduled days, shifts, times and overtime required for this position. Is a recognized SME (Subject Matter Expert) on a minimum of 1 piece of equipment. Will have successfully passed the advancement test for 2nd Class Boiler & Refrigeration Operator.



Job Description

• Maintains and promotes safe work practices at all times, assures that safe work practices are being followed in all work groups, and actively participates in safety programs.


• Perform assigned duties and responsibilities in a safe and satisfactory manner.


• Must understand and comply with all known posted or generally accepted instructions, procedures, rules, practices, policies or other items covered in the Employee Handbook.


• Required to pass a pulmonary/fit test annually (due to the use of SCBA).


• Following established procedures such as SOPs performs the safe isolation, shut down, inspection, cleaning, adjustment, repair/overhaul or startup of equipment and systems within scope of responsibility.


• Performs and documents line checks, corrective maintenance and preventive maintenance including the lubrication and inspection of equipment to sustain equipment reliability. Documentation may include but is not limited to SAP, Belt Tracking form, FM form, BDE card, etc...


• Records data such as temperature of equipment, hours of operation, fuel consumed, temperature or pressure, water levels, and analysis of flue gases. Records tank levels, chemical and lubricant supplies. Records other readings in daily logs and sheets as assigned at the specified intervals to verify and assure optimal operating conditions.


• Per training and following established procedures such as SOPs is knowledgeable enough about boiler, refrigeration and department systems to understand proper operating and troubleshooting procedures.


• Is knowledgeable enough about equipment performance to perform adjustments, etc., as needed to assure optimal equipment performance and the production of quality potato products.


• Maintains optimal equipment operation as directed by tightening fittings, repacking bearings, replacing packing glands, seals, gaskets, valves, recorders, gages, and cleaning or replacing burners or other components. Troubleshoots and repairs equipment as needed to sustain reliable and optimal operations.


• Per training and following established procedures such as SOPs, adjusts manual controls or overrides automatic controls to bring equipment into recommended or prescribed operating ranges, switch to back-up equipment or systems, or to shut down equipment.


• Performs and documents troubleshooting of issues such as mechanical, electrical and pneumatic to identify defects, identify the reason for the failure, determine root cause and to take corrective action to eliminate recurring failure.


• Operates and maintains steam, condensate and water conditioning systems. Performs tests, and adds chemicals and/or makes operational adjustments as indicated by the testing procedures to protect, optimize and sustain healthy steam and condensate systems.

• Performs non-routine jobs assigned by Boiler & Refrigeration Maintenance Lead, Maintenance Team Leader, Team Leader Production, or Plant Management and will perform jobs with some oversight as required.

• Required to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to advance from a 2nd Class Boiler & Refrigeration Operator to a 1st Class Boiler & Refrigeration Operator within the maximum allotted time of 18 months from date of hire, advancement or transfer as 2nd Class. Passing grade for all written examinations must be 75% or better.


• The three-part advancement test to 1st Class consists of 1) Weld test, 2) Written test, and 3) Hands-on validation of basic troubleshooting skills.


• Failure to pass the 1st Class advancement test will result in termination or reassignment outside the maintenance department.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications




EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred; one-year certificate from college or technical school or equivalent combination of two years education and related experience and/or training.



LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos in English. Ability to write accurate information in English. Ability to effectively present or listen to information in one-on-one and small group situations with all other employees of the organization in English.



MATHMATICAL SKILLS: Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.



REASONING ABILITY: Develop the skills necessary to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, or ability required.



Industry-Competitive Benefits



Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
  
  


• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
  
  


• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
  
  


• Paid Time Off
  
  


• Financial Wellness - Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
  
  


• Family-Friendly Employee events
  
  


• Employee Assistance Program services - mental health and other concierge type services
  
  

Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.


Job Requisition ID: Req-233715

Time Type: Full time

Anticipated Close Date: 12/20/2023

In compliance with applicable state and local laws, Lamb Weston has opted to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation is specific to this position and takes into account a number of variables. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's work location, job duties, experience and expertise. A reasonable hourly estimate of the range for this role based on the variables previously mentioned is: $29.38 - $30.38



Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law Apply Now