Refrigeration Technician - 2nd Shift Liberty

Who We Are and What We Do

Farmer Focus’s mission is to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them to farm the way they know is best. We are committed to consistently producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals.  Our culture is rooted in servant leadership, and we live by our Farmer Focus CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship.

Who We Are and What We Do

Farmer Focus’s mission is to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them to farm the way they know is best. We are committed to consistently producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals.  Our culture is rooted in servant leadership, and we live by our Farmer Focus CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Strong understanding of the refrigeration cycle, refrigeration, controls, and electrical systems.

• Knowledge of ammonia refrigeration equipment, such as compressors, ammonia pumps, evaporative condensers etc.

• Maintains all operational logs as required.

• Must be qualified to receive or transfer ammonia in all plant systems.

• Must be qualified to do routine maintenance on ammonia compressors, air compressors, ammonia liquid pumps, ammonia system controls, air system controls, air system drying equipment and refrigeration system condensers.

• Maintains an awareness of equipment operation, especially excessive heat, vibration, and noise, reporting malfunctions, hazards, or wear to the Refrigeration Manager

• Ability to repair or replace defective parts as needed.

• Successfully performs all routine tasks and applies skills and experience to solve non-routine mechanical and process issues.

• Demonstrate understanding and adhere to all work safety policies, procedures, and PSM/RMP requirements.

• Perform PMs and repairs on compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, vessels, valves, and other machinery included in the ammonia refrigeration equipment.

• Accurately completes requisition forms as needed to order parts and supplies to keep systems in good general repair.

• Responsible for checking voltage, fuses and resistance with the use of a Volt-Ohm-Meter (VOM).

• Competently uses and understands technical documents, including but not limited to: Maintenance Manuals, Schematics, Procedures, Repair Documents, etc.

• Maintains a neat and orderly workstation / Shop Area as needed.

• Other duties, as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 5+ years industrial refrigeration experience required.

• Ability to lead and train other refrigeration techs.in good engineering practices and recognized industry standards.

• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing as well as read and interpret blue-prints and schematics.

• Ability to up-date and maintain control system P&ID’s, SOP’s, and PM work orders.

• Proven knowledge of Refrigeration, High Pressure Steam Boilers, HVAC, controls, and fundamentals of PSM/RMP is required.

• Ability to successfully complete Ammonia Technician Operator Level 1 and 2 will be required. RETA CIRO and RETA CARO certifications are both highly desirable.

• Working knowledge of ammonia refrigeration system is a must.

• A basic understanding of Lean Principles is preferred but not required.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where priorities change quickly.

• Willing to work as part of a team.

• Regular and reliable attendance required.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule.

• Takes the initiative and pro-actively seeks to resolve issues independently when discovered.

• Willing to work occasional overtime, including weekends, as required.

• Must be willing to work outside in all weather conditions.

Work Requirements

Must have fine hand and finger dexterity.

• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and platforms

• Must be willing to participate on PSM/safety committee.

• Must comply with all safety rules and instructions, participate in the Company training programs, and make every effort to learn, develop, and upgrade skills required for this job classification.

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