Boiler and Refrigeration-C
McCain FoodsAbout the role
Position Title: Boiler and Refrigeration-C
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Position Location: Grand Island
Grade: Scale 10
Requisition ID: 27687
Job Summary
Perform maintenance and conduct the safe operation of a 2 stage ammonia refrigeration system and low pressure boilers, hydraulic system and low pressure air system
Job Functions
Essential Functions:
- Operate and maintain a 2 stage ammonia system and supporting equipment, cooling towers, liquid pumps, freezers, vessels and support equipment
- Take a proactive role in the Process Safety Management Program
- Operate and maintain Cleaver Brooks boilers and components
- Water tests and adjustments on boilers and cooling towers
- Qualify as an Ammonia and Boiler operator within 9 months
- Maintain an understanding of plant refrigeration systems including freezer defrost procedures and batter maker cryolators.
- Perform maintenance procedures by use of simple tools of various trades, hand tools and welding equipment.
- Perform preventative maintenance per standard procedures.
- Report all equipment failures to the Utilities Supervisor in writing and verbally.
- Perform basic electrical troubleshooting using appropriate electrical measuring instruments and electrical schematics.
- Perform basic hydraulic troubleshooting, including aggressive leak control, piping selection, valve and motor operations.
- Perform basic pneumatic troubleshooting, including aggressive leak control, appropriate usage of compressed air versus low pressure air.
- Interpret and understand the fault readings on controllers, PLC’s, and variable frequency drives, and take appropriate corrective actions.
- Perform basic welding procedures such as straight welds with stick, TIG or wire feed equipment.
- Perform basic fabrication procedure including braking and shearing.
- Perform basic machining procedures including late and milling machine set-up.
- Maintain an orderly and sanitary work area at all times.
- Utilize computer maintenance system (SAP) and E-Mail system.
- Perform general building maintenance duties including miscellaneous plumbing, painting and repairs.
- Prepare, read, write and understand routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to train and coach maintenance trainees and Maintenance Technicians.
- Strictly adhere to all company and plant policies concerning safety, performing proper Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures, use proper lifting techniques, and wear all personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
- Adhere to company and plant polices related to GMP’s.
- Complete End of Shift paperwork when required and complete pass down to oncoming shift.
Other Job Duties:
- Other detailed duties as assigned.
Working Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee frequently works in high, precarious places and/or awkward angels. The noise level in the work environment requires hearing protection.
Job 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 knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Mental
- Certification in (Ammonia Operator one up to Ammonia Technician II from qualified institution highly preferred.
- High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and related experience. Certification and/or Associate Degree in Mechanical field highly preferred.
- Must have ability to read and interpret company policy and procedure, safety rules,
- Must be able to read and interpret detailed electrical schematics, sketches, layouts and specifications.
- Must have ability to read and interpret company policy and procedure, safety rules, equipment operation and mainte
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