Boiler & Refrigeration Operator Night Shift

McCain

Washburn, ME

Estimated pay: Est. $28–$38/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

Shift: Regular - Full-Time

Position Title: Boiler & Refrigeration Operator Night Shift Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​ Requisition ID: 45555 McCrum is a division of McCain Foods USA About the role. The Boiler & Refrigeration Operator is responsible for supporting the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the facility’s boiler, steam, and ammonia refrigeration systems in accordance with State of Maine licensing requirements. This role helps ensure the reliable delivery of critical utilities, including steam, chilled water, and refrigeration, needed to support continuous potato processing operations. You’ll monitor and operate utility systems, complete inspections and operating rounds, maintain accurate records, perform routine maintenance, and respond to system abnormalities. This position plays an important role in maintaining production uptime, product quality, and food safety while supporting compliance with state regulations, OSHA requirements, Process Safety Management (PSM), ammonia refrigeration requirements, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). What you’ll be doing. Operate and monitor boiler, steam, and refrigeration systems, including system startup, shutdown, and operational adjustments to maintain safe, efficient, and reliable performance. Monitor gauges, meters, sight glasses, pressures, temperatures, water levels, system controls, and other operating conditions; trend information using required charts and promptly report abnormalities. Complete required operating rounds and inspections at least twice per shift, including interstitial walkthroughs, and coordinate required inspections with Maintenance technicians. Monitor boiler water chemistry and water treatment processes, adding chemicals and adjusting systems as required to help prevent scaling, corrosion, and other conditions that could affect equipment performance or lifespan. Perform routine maintenance activities, including cleaning, lubrication, inspection, and replacement of applicable components, and assist with troubleshooting mechanical or operational issues. Respond promptly to equipment malfunctions, alarms, abnormal operating conditions, and emergencies, taking appropriate action within training and authorization to mitigate risk and restore normal operations. Maintain accurate and complete documentation, including boiler operating logs, daily round sheets, performance data, maintenance activities, inspections, and records of incidents or irregularities. Follow all applicable safety and environmental requirements, including PPE, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space, hazard communication, respirator, chemical handling, PSM, ammonia safety, and emergency response procedures. Maintain clean and organized utility areas in accordance with sanitation and GMP standards while safely handling and disposing of waste and materials. Partner with Maintenance, Production, and other plant teams to address utility-system issues, minimize downtime, and provide the reliable steam and refrigeration services required for continuous plant operations. What you’ll need to be successful. High school diploma or GED required. Hold an applicable HP Permit or HP License with the ability to obtain a Maine Class 4 Stationary Steam Engineer License. Mechanical aptitude and a willingness to develop knowledge and capabilities related to industrial ammonia refrigeration systems. Ability to accurately read and interpret gauges, meters, temperatures, pressures, operating data, and system trends and maintain complete and timely operating documentation. Basic awareness of Process Safety Management requirements under 29 CFR 1910.119 and willingness to complete required PSM and ammonia safety orientation and training. Ability to understand alarm signals and emergency response requirements and follow applicable SOPs for LOTO, confined space, hazard communication, chemical handling, and other regulated activities. Commitment to OSHA requirements, GMP, sanitation procedures, PPE requirements, and company safety, environmental, and food safety standards. Ability to successfully complete required fit testing for respirator use. Strong communication, teamwork, reliability, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to promptly communicate equipment abnormalities, safety concerns, and operational issues. Ability to work flexible or extended hours and holidays as required to support continuous plant operations, including peak harvest and production periods. Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; lift, carry, push, or pull approximately 25–55 pounds; frequently bend, reach, and climb stairs; and work in industrial environments that may include warm boiler rooms, cooler production areas, machinery, noise, and steam while using required PPE. About the team. You’ll be part of the plant operations team responsible for maintaining the critical utility systems that keep production running safely and reliably. You’ll work closely with senior boiler operators, Maintenance technicians, Pr