Boiler Operations Manager

Summary

CHS Inc is hiring in Mankato, MN!

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee Boiler & Utilities operations to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient support of continuous 24/7 processing and refining operations.
• Supervise, coach, and develop boiler operators and utility personnel, including scheduling, training, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Ensure compliance with all CHS policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, union agreements, and industry standards, including EHS, GMP, HACCP, food safety, and applicable State of Minnesota boiler regulations.
• Maintain safe work practices by conducting safety meetings, inspections, investigations, and corrective actions to foster a strong safety culture.
• Direct steam generation, power generation, air systems, and utility operations to maintain uninterrupted plant operations.
• Coordinate required testing, monitoring, inspections, and reporting related to boiler operations, emissions, environmental compliance, and utility systems.
• Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training materials while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage contractor relationships, utility providers, and departmental purchasing activities, including forecasting utility needs and supporting maintenance planning.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, quality, environmental, safety, supply, sustainability, purchasing, and other plant departments to achieve operational objectives.
• Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and long-range planning through evaluation, recommendation, and implementation of new technologies and equipment.
• Monitor department budgets, operational performance, and key metrics to drive productivity, reliability, and cost effectiveness.
• Serve as a member of the site leadership team and perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• High School diploma or GED
• 4+ years of experience in Operations and/or Production Operations
• Posses a Cheif Class Minnesota Boiler Operator License
• Prior leadership experience with progressively advancing level of leadership responsibilities

Additional Qualifications

• 5+ years in operating experience on a high pressure boiler, including 2+ years of operation of a steam engine or turbine preferred
• Prior leadership experience with increasing levels of responsibility managing operations, and personnel.
• Strong understanding of boiler systems, steam generation, utility operations, emissions compliance, and industrial safety practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively lead teams and collaborate across departments.
• High level of mechanical ability/aptitude and experience managing contractors, capital projects, equipment installations, and process improvements preferred
• Ability to work extended hours and respond to operational issues as business needs.
• Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment, including exposure to varying temperatures, noise, dust, chemicals, and outdoor conditions.
• Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs and ladders, and navigate production areas for extended periods.
• Ability to inspect equipment in elevated, confined, or hard-to-access locations as needed.
• Ability to occasionally lift, pull, push, carry, or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators, and protective footwear.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, extended hours, weekends, holidays, and respond to emergency situations or operational outages when necessary.