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Boiler Refrigeration Maintenance Supervisor - Caldwell, ID

J.R. Simplot · Caldwell, ID

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Level
Supervisor
Team
Reliability
Travel
10%
Experience asked
4+ years
Industry
Food & beverage
Posted
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The role in 30 seconds

A supervisor reliability role at J.R. Simplot (food & beverage) in Caldwell, ID. Or B.S.) from 4 year college or university is preferred (Equivalent experience of education and experience will be considered for meeting the minimum requirements of the role).

They ask for
4+ years
Tools it names
Casting, EHS / safety
Day to day
about 10% travel

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How this role compares

Against 24 other live reliability postings in Idaho.

Experience asked
More than usual (4+ vs 3+)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 56%
  • Welding 32%
  • ✓ EHS / safety 32%
  • Root cause 20%

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Stands out: this posting asks for Casting, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 4+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: J.R. Simplot in Caldwell

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Full description from J.R. SimplotAs posted on their careers site.Show

Key Responsibilities

  • ◆Ensures that the plant policies and procedures are administered and followed in a fair and consistent manner.
  • ◆Ensure that Supervisors/Leads follow company procedures for dealing with internal threat/security situations. Help enforce consistent adherence to security practices by employees. Uses information from supervisors and others who best know the employees involved in any security or threatening situation.
  • ◆Conduct oneself in a professional manner and ensures personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job function while representing the Company.
  • ◆Is responsible to attend and participate in training activities appropriate to the position and to incorporate acquired skills and knowledge.
  • ◆Ensures that the interface with subordinates and other support groups is conducted in a participative management style that is conducive with the operations goal.
  • ◆Ensures that additional accountabilities, as may be required by management, be handled in a manner necessary to meet operational and Divisional standards.
  • ◆Ensures the parts inventory for boiler/refrigeration equipment is adequate to meet maintenance needs. Responsible for PSM program, leads the factory Process Safety Management Team and is responsible for organization, meetings and improvements. Is involved with PSM audits, mechanical integrity audits and maintains compliance with all state and local codes/regulations.
  • ◆Directs the steam/refrigeration function to assure the maximum operating efficiencies are maintained to meet maximum production, quality, and grade while minimizing downtime, accidents and costs.
  • ◆Oversees and maintains structural fire system.

Typical Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university is preferred (Equivalent experience of education and experience will be considered for meeting the minimum

requirements

of the role).

Relevant Experience

3+ years related experience and/or training.

Required Certifications

Recommended: Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator (CARO) certificate from Refrigeration Engineers and Technician Association (RETA) or ability to obtain certification within one year of start date.

Recommended: Basic Boiler Operator Certificate.

Other Information

Knowledge: Good understanding of steam and refrigeration systems and how they work. Minimum concepts and information within the range of understanding and comprehension required to perform the job.

Skills: Strong mathematical, verbal and written communication skills.

Human Relations Skills: Leadership- Coaching- Participative Management Style- Development of Subordinates- Performance Management Skills- Planning- Organizing- Goal Setting- Self Development- Decision making- Budgeting and Forecasting, Key performance indicator establishment and follow-up, Professional appearance and presentation skills.

Abilities: Distinguishing Features: While being part of the general maintenance department, this position requires an additional level of technical expertise regarding heat transfer, mass flow/balance, and efficiency. A system-wide perspective on steam and refrigeration is necessary to achieve maximum optimization and production throughput. This position upholds and works with EPA and OSHA regulatory issued to maintain compliance.

Job Requisition ID : 27556

Travel Required : Less than 10%

Location(s) : GF Idaho Plant - Caldwell

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The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

This role directs and coordinates the Steam and Refrigeration needs for the factory’s continuous production to ensure maximum operating efficiency in a safe, cost effective and timely manner.

Country: United States

If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 for more information.**

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