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Boilerhouse Refrigeration Operator II

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Pasco, WA, USA (Plant)
Additional locations: None
Job Posted: 01/23/2026
Req-259104
Category: Production Hourly
Title: Boilerhouse Refrigeration Operator II

Location: Pasco, WA

Job Requisition ID: Req-259104

Time Type: Full time

About Lamb Weston

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Job Description Summary

Is responsible for the routine and non-routine repair and boiler & refrigeration equipment and systems.

Operates and maintains equipment and systems in compliance with established Company and PSM standards. 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.

Prior experience with boiler & refrigeration equipment and systems is a definite advantage.

Successfully performs assigned activities that optimizes and sustains equipment operation and reliability to maximize plant production and uptime with minimal Lead or Management assistance. Prior experience with electrical troubleshooting and welding is a definite advantage.

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

Is a recognized SME (Subject Matter Expert) on a minimum of 1 piece of equipment.

Will have successfully passed the advancement test for 2nd Class Boiler & Refrigeration Operator.

Job Description

  • Maintains and promotes safe work practices at all times,assures that safe work practices are being followed in all work groups, and activelyparticipatesin safety programs.

  • Perform assigned duties and responsibilities in a safe and satisfactory manner.

  • Must understand andcomply withall known posted orgenerally acceptedinstructions, procedures, rules, practices,policiesor other items covered in the Employee Handbook.

  • Required to pass a pulmonary/fit test annually (due to the use ofSCBA).

  • Following established procedures such as SOPsperformsthe 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.Recordstank levels, chemical and lubricant supplies. Records other readings in daily logs and sheets as assigned at the specified intervals to verify and assureoptimaloperating conditions.

  • Per training and following established procedures such as SOPs isknowledgeable enough about boiler,refrigerationand departmentsystems to understandproperoperating and troubleshooting procedures.

  • Is knowledgeable enough about equipment performance to perform adjustments, etc., as neededtoassureoptimalequipment performance and the production of quality potato products.

  • Maintainsoptimalequipment operation as directed by tightening fittings, repacking bearings, replacing packing glands, seals, gaskets, valves, recorders, gages, and cleaning or replacing burners or other components. Troubleshootsandrepairsequipment as needed to sustain reliable andoptimaloperations.

  • Per training and following established procedures such as SOPs,adjustsmanual 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.

  • Performs and documents troubleshooting of issues such as mechanical,electricaland pneumatic toidentifydefects,identifythe reason for the failure,determineroot cause and to take corrective action toeliminaterecurring failure.

  • Operates andmaintainssteam,condensateandwater conditioning systems. Performstests, andadds chemicals and/or makes operational adjustments asindicatedby the testing procedures to protect,optimizeand sustain healthy steam and condensate systems.

  • Performs non-routine jobs assigned by Boiler & Refrigeration Maintenance Lead, Maintenance Team Leader, Team Leader Production, or Plant Management and will perform jobs withsome oversight asrequired.

  • Required todevelop the knowledge and skills necessary to advance from a 2ndClass Boiler & Refrigeration Operator to a 1stClass Boiler & Refrigeration Operatorwithinthe maximum allotted time of18 monthsfromdate of hire,advancementor transfer as 2ndClass.Passinggradefor all written examinations must be 75% or better.

  • Thethree-partadvancement test to 1stClass consists of 1)Weld test, 2)Written test, and 3)Hands-on validation of basic troubleshooting skills.

  • Failure topass the 1stClass advancement testwill result in termination or reassignment outside the maintenance department.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Maintain 5Sstandards, (Sort, Set, Systematize, Shine and Sustain). Keep a neat, clean, orderlywork area.

  • Follows instruction given verbally, in work orders, equipment manuals, etc. Advises Team Leader and Planner of any inaccuracies found in work orders, manuals, schematics, etc., and documents in SAP where applicable.

  • Is effective in the use ofSAP.Is capable of utilizingSAP tolocateequipment and any data in SAP on that equipment such as drawings, schematics, parts, etc., as well as if the part is a stocked item in our plant Stores, the quantity on hand and the bin location.Through the use ofSAP,shouldalso be capable ofidentifyingany other plant that would have the item on hand.

  • Providesaccuratedetailed information to Planner(s) of inaccuracies found in equipment BOM’s or items needing added to equipment BOM’s.

  • Is capable of assisting Stores personnel, when needed, to identify or locate needed equipment or parts in the secured Stores areas.

  • Submits Notifications for deficiencies noted during the performance of tasks or through general observation that will improve and sustain reliability.

  • Competently examines parts to identify defects, identify root cause reason for the failure, and to take appropriate corrective actionto sustain optimal, reliable and sustainable operation.

  • Complete assigned workin a timely manner. If held over to cover an absence, complete the assigned work of the absent team member. (For example, if covering 4 hours of an 8-hour shift, complete 4 hours of the absent team members assigned work.)Fully accounts for time worked (less breaks)utilizingthe CMMS system (SAP).

  • Performs and properly documents the removal, installation, disassembly, assembly and repair of plant components andequipment asneeded to sustainoptimal,reliableand sustainable operation.

  • Is responsible for the troubleshooting, replacement and re-wiring of electrical components beingreplaced.For example, troubleshooting of a motor back to the MCC bucket and verifying that wires are properly torqued, heaters/overloads and fuses are good and ifbadreplacing them (with the properly rated components), or changing rotation of a motor ifrequired.

  • Repair orassistin repairs in other areas of the plant as instructed by the Maintenance Lead, Maintenance Team Leader, Team Leader Production, or Plant Management.

  • Participates in and helps drive DMS (Daily Management System) and other miscellaneous programs as assigned.

  • Must be able to differentiate between stainless steel, mild steel and aluminum materials andpossessthe knowledge todeterminetheappropriate applicationsand correct fabrication process for each.

  • Is able tocut and bond materials togetherutilizingvarious processes such as but not limited to soldering, bolting, riveting, screwing,clipor caulking, to fabricate, repair or install materials and equipment to company specifications using verbal direction, prints, sketches,diagramsand blueprints.

  • Is effective in the use of hand tools, power tools, and testing or specialty equipmentnecessary to execute the duties associated with thisjob.(Test or specialty equipment includes but is not limited to multimeters, meggers, infrared and laser alignment tools.)

  • Following established procedures,such as SOP’s,assistinthe coaching of neworlower-classemployees in the safest and proper way tooperateandmaintainequipment.

  • Has the knowledge, experience,desireand communication skills to share learnings with fellow employees, salaried teammembersand outside resources to improve collaboration to improve safety, working relationships, and equipment performance.Sharing ofthis knowledge may be in the form of one on one or potentially a ‘classroom style’ setting.

  • Qualified tooperatePowered Lift Trucks, Scissor Lifts, Man Lifts, SnorkelLiftsand other equipment necessary tofacilitatethe execution of their various job functions including but not limited to the maintenance, removal, or placement of equipment, and/or the materials, supplies and tools associated with maintenance activities.

  • WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative ofthose anemployee 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:  HighSchool 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.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:Ability to read andcomprehendinstructions, correspondence, and memos in English. Ability to writeaccurateinformation in English. Ability to effectively present or listen to information inoneononeand small group situations with all other employees of the organization in English.

MATHMATICAL SKILLS:Mustbe able to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY:  Developthe skills necessaryto solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, or ability required.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

Anticipated Close Date

The anticipated close date is a good faith estimate for when this job will be closed. Some jobs may be unposted or filled earlier or later than the Anticipated Close Date depending on interview processes and business needs.

Anticipated Close Date: 02/22/2026

Pay Transparency

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 for this role is listed below.

Pay Rate or Range: $31.78

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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