Boilerhouse Refrigeration Operator III at Lamb Weston in Pasco, Washington

Job Description:

Title: Boilerhouse Refrigeration Operator III

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 10,000+ 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 routine and non-routine repair and maintenance of boiler & refrigeration equipment and systems.


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.



Job Description




ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, other duties may be assigned.

• Has an understanding of the refrigeration components and their functions in a refrigeration cycle. Has an eagerness to expand their knowledge and to build their skills in the operation and care of boiler and refrigeration equipment and department systems in compliance with established Company and PSM standards.
  
  


• 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 becomes knowledgeable enough about boiler, refrigeration and department systems to understand proper operating and troubleshooting procedures.
  
  

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

• To the best of their ability 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.
  
  

• 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.
  
  

• To the best of their ability 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.
  
  

• To the best of their ability 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 3rd Class Boiler & Refrigeration Operator to a 2nd Class Boiler & Refrigeration Operator within the maximum allotted time of 12 months from the date of hire or transfer as 3rd Class. Passing grade for all written examinations must be 75% or better.
  
  

• The two-part advancement test to the 2nd Class level consists of 1) A written test and 2) A hands-on validation of some advanced troubleshooting skills.
  
  

• Failure to pass the 2nd Class advancement test will result in termination or reassignment outside the maintenance department.
  
  


• Must be able to work the scheduled days, shifts, times and overtime required for this position.
  
  

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.


With personal protective equipment, the employee occasionally works in high, precarious places, near high heat, and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to sub-freezing temperatures. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.


The noise level in the work environment requires the use of appropriate hearing protection.



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.


• Prior experience with ammonia systems, boilers and electrical troubleshooting and welding is a definite advantage.

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 oneonone and small group situations with all other employees of the organization in English.



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-256207

Time Type: Full time

Anticipated Close Date: 12/18/2024

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: $24.05 - $25.05



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