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Boiler Operator
Nestlé
Burlington, USA
Mid · 3–5 years experience
Onsite
Discovered Today
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Role Overview
Keep critical utility systems running safely and reliably to support day-to-day manufacturing operations.
In this role, you’ll operate, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot plant utility equipment—responding quickly to alarms and issues while completing preventive maintenance that helps prevent downtime.
You’ll partner with maintenance, operations, and contractors, using strong problem-solving skills and a safety-first mindset to protect people, product, and equipment.
Key Skills for This Role
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Safely start up, operate, adjust, and shut down utility systems, including steam/hot water boilers, ammonia/CO2 refrigeration, compressed air, HVAC, glycol, and water treatment systems
- Monitor gauges, instruments, alarms, and system readings to maintain proper pressure, temperature, and fluid levels
- Perform routine inspections, cleaning, lubrication, and preventive maintenance to support equipment reliability and uptime
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical components such as valves, pumps, compressors, controls, and motors
- Respond to alarms, malfunctions, and emergency calls; escalate complex issues and coordinate support when needed
- Maintain accurate logs and documentation for readings, inspections, maintenance, and system checks in line with company and regulatory requirements
- Communicate system conditions, risks, and needed actions to leadership and production teams
- Support system upgrades and assist with capital or extraordinary maintenance projects
- Work collaboratively with maintenance, operations, and external contractors to ensure continuous utility availability
- Follow all required procedures for safety, quality, housekeeping, and standard work practices
REQUIREMENTS:
- 3 - 5 years of experience operating, repairing, and maintaining utility systems such as boilers, refrigeration, HVAC, water treatment, steam/condensate, and associated equipment
- Experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems in an industrial environment
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
- State Boiler Operator License or Stationary Engineer License
- Ability to complete company refrigeration training requirements within 2 years of employment
- Ability to read and understand English for safety procedures, work instructions, and documenting maintenance activities clearly
- Ability to work off-shifts, weekends, overtime, and extended shifts as needed
- Physical requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation): Able to lift up to 50 lbs, move throughout your shift, varying temperatures, and work safely in loud areas and confined spaces
- Preferred:
- Experience with ammonia refrigeration and electrical controls
- Technical degree
- RETA CIRO certification
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across mechanical and electrical systems
- Knowledge of boiler operations, safety procedures, and utility system operations (including basic water chemistry)
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently while staying connected with the team
- Clear verbal and written communication skills for shift handoffs, documentation, and issue escalation
- Intermediate computer skills using maintenance/log systems and tools such as SAP and Microsoft Office
- Consistent focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement (including participation in Lean/standard work/TPM-style activities where applicable)
- Pay: $38.49 per hour
- The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.
- Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits
- It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.
- To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.
- The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [email protected] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.
- This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
- Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.
- Job Requisition: 424741
SKILLS:
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across mechanical and electrical systems
- Knowledge of boiler operations, safety procedures, and utility system operations (including basic water chemistry)
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently while staying connected with the team
- Clear verbal and written communication skills for shift handoffs, documentation, and issue escalation
- Intermediate computer skills using maintenance/log systems and tools such as SAP and Microsoft Office
- Consistent focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement (including participation in Lean/standard work/TPM-style activities where applicable)
- Pay: $38.49 per hour
- Bonus Eligibility: Yes
- The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.
- Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits
- It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace. To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.
- The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [email protected] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.
- This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.
- Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.
- Job Requisition: 424741
Preferred Qualifications
- Bonus Eligibility: Yes
About Nestlé
Agriculture & Food10,001+Founded 1866
Nestlé is a Swiss multinational food and beverage company and the world's largest food company by revenue, producing a wide range of products including baby food, bottled water, cereals, chocolate, coffee, dairy products, and pet food.
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