Chief B or A boiler Operator - Chaska, MN

Job Description

Job Description

Chief B or A boiler Operator – Chaska, MN

Compensation & Benefits:

Pay range: $36.00 – $47.00 per hour
Paid time off
Health, life, and disability insurance
Employee assistance programs
401(k) retirement plan

About the Company:
A leading food manufacturing organization specializing in egg products, refrigerated grocery items, and potato-based products is seeking talented individuals to join its team. The company offers exciting career opportunities where employees can grow professionally, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact. Become part of an innovative organization committed to excellence in food production.

Position Summary:
The Utilities Maintenance Operator Subject Matter Expert (UMOSME) is responsible for providing maintenance and reliability support within the plant, with a focus on critical water, gas, and air systems. This role partners closely with maintenance, operations, engineering, and reliability teams to ensure asset health, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

The UMOSME plays a key role in planning and executing maintenance strategies, managing critical equipment data, supporting CMMS workflows, and mentoring maintenance personnel. This individual will also lead compliance efforts, including maintaining required licensure and overseeing process safety management (PSM) programs.

This position may require work on weekends and holidays as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead maintenance and operations efforts for water, gas, and air systems to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance
Develop and implement maintenance strategies, including preventive and precision maintenance techniques
Identify and execute system improvement projects
Collaborate with reliability and engineering teams on condition monitoring and asset management
Ensure proper planning, scheduling, and execution of maintenance work orders in CMMS
Provide technical leadership, troubleshooting support, and training to maintenance staff
Maintain accurate equipment records, documentation, and regulatory compliance
Lead or support root cause analysis and reliability improvement initiatives
Manage and maintain required utilities licensure (Chief Operator level)
Oversee and ensure compliance with Process Safety Management (PSM) programs
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to food safety and quality standards
Lead emergency response efforts within the plant

Qualifications Required:

Chief Boiler License (Class A or B)
Experience in utilities maintenance operations, with emphasis on steam or refrigeration systems
Strong troubleshooting experience in electrical and instrumentation systems (E&I)
Knowledge of mechanical, piping, and electrical schematics and blueprints
PSM certification
Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills
Ability to work cross-functionally across all levels of an organization

Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of utilities maintenance experience
Experience with PLCs and automation systems
Familiarity with CMMS systems (e.g., SAP)
Leadership experience
Knowledge of regional regulatory codes

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stand, walk, climb, and perform physical tasks as needed
Occasionally lift up to 60 pounds
Work in varying temperatures and noisy environments
Visual and manual dexterity required for equipment operation and inspection

Equal Opportunity Statement:
The company is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics in accordance with applicable laws.

Additional Information:
Employment offers are based on factors including skills, experience, education, and other relevant criteria. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

\nCompany Description

Founded in 1997, Sprung Services is a veteran owned and operated company that has always been first and foremost, a steam system operations company.
Our clients include small companies, power plants and Fortune 500 companies.

With a staff that includes more than 150 Minnesota Licensed Boiler Operators up to MN Chief A Licenses.
Sprung Services offers dependable, qualified boiler operators to operate and maintain boilers from Low-Pressure Boilers, Process Boilers to Power Plants.

Our services include:
Boiler Operations Training (on-site and in-house) and MN Boiler Exam Preparation Classes.

Steam Plant and Boiler Room Operations: Long-Term Contract Operations and Short Term Temporary Operations, and Interim Operations & Maintenance.

Recruiting for Plant Management, Boiler Operations, Plant Maintenance Technicians, I & C Technicians.

Boiler Room staffing needs? You're covered. Boiler Room employee training needs? You're covered. Boiler Room management needs?

You're covered.

Company Description

Founded in 1997, Sprung Services is a veteran owned and operated company that has always been first and foremost, a steam system operations company. \r\nOur clients include small companies, power plants and Fortune 500 companies. \r\n\r\nWith a staff that includes more than 150 Minnesota Licensed Boiler Operators up to MN Chief A Licenses.\r\nSprung Services offers dependable, qualified boiler operators to operate and maintain boilers from Low-Pressure Boilers, Process Boilers to Power Plants. \r\n\r\nOur services include: \r\nBoiler Operations Training (on-site and in-house) and MN Boiler Exam Preparation Classes.\r\n\r\nSteam Plant and Boiler Room Operations: Long-Term Contract Operations and Short Term Temporary Operations, and Interim Operations & Maintenance.\r\n\r\nRecruiting for Plant Management, Boiler Operations, Plant Maintenance Technicians, I & C Technicians. \r\n\r\nBoiler Room staffing needs? You're covered. Boiler Room employee training needs? You're covered. Boiler Room management needs? \r\n\r\nYou're covered.