Senior Refrigeration Technician (2nd Shift) - Zeeland Prepared Foods Plant

Job Details:

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Pay: Up to $43.00/hour plus a shift premium. This senior-level position also includes an annual incentive bonus of up to 2%. This position is eligible for overtime pay and is paid weekly.

Shift: 2nd

Hours:  5:00PM – 5:00AM

Schedule: Rotating flex schedule as seen below, Ability to work variable shifts, weekends, and/or holidays.

• Sunday-WORK
• Monday-WORK
• Tuesday-OFF
• Wednesday-OFF
• Thursday-WORK
• Friday-WORK
• Saturday-OFF
• Sunday- OFF
• Monday-OFF
• Tuesday-WORK
• Wednesday-WORK
• Thursday-OFF
• Friday-OFF
• Saturday-WORK

Job Purpose/Summary:

This position is responsible for operation, maintenance, and service of the facility’s ammonia refrigeration system. Candidates will need to demonstrate proficiency in ammonia systems and ability to perform required duties within the regulatory agencies (OSHA/EPA), IIAR, and Tyson standards. The ability to effectively communicate with members of management, engineering, operations/production, and contractors is fundamental to being successful to this role. Mechanical troubleshooting, ammonia refrigeration service experience, ability to multi-task, and self-motivation are required to be successful in this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform and complete operations, preventative maintenance, and repairs of plant ammonia refrigeration systems including but not limited to:

  • Involvement with Ammonia related Projects

    • Ammonia evacuations/pump outs

    • Prepare and execute job specific pump out procedures

    • PSM – Involvement and documentation

    • Equipment Commissioning

  • Compressor Maintenance

    • Shaft seal replacements

    • Motor alignments

    • Rebuilds

    • Level 1 and IIAR Inspections

    • Transducer Calibrations

    • Slide Valve Calibrations

  • RMAU’s

    • Understand Functionality and controls

    • Valve train and control valve troubleshooting

    • Gas burner operations and safety circuits

  • Ammonia Liquid Pumps

    • Shaft seal replacements

    • Oiler and bearing housing rebuild

    • Ability to service both Cornell CB and HT style pumps

  • Purger rebuilds and troubleshooting

  • Receive Ammonia Deliveries

  • Oil Removal

  • Safety Relief Valve Change outs

  • Rebuild Parker RS and Danfoss Ammonia Valve stations

  • Electrical and Controls Troubleshooting

• Train and assist general Utility Technicians

• Read and understand equipment P&ID’s and applicable blueprints.

• Perform all duties in accordance with OSHA – IIAR regulations.

• Timely repair of plant ammonia equipment/systems with precision maintenance techniques as necessary to meet production rates and maintenance downtime goals.

• Data entry daily into current CMMS system including preventative maintenance records, inspections, and stock replacement parts used.

• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, including all safety protocols and company policies.

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education

• High school diploma, Associates degree or equivalent certifications in Refrigeration/Mechanical field are preferred.

• IIAR Ammonia Refrigeration training, RETA/CIRO/CARO – Operators License, EPA TYPE Universal License preferred

Experience

• 5 + years industrial ammonia refrigeration experience required.

• Proficient experience with Microsoft based software, such as Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.

• Experience with SAP systems is preferred. Ability to learn and utilize the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Travel :

• Approximately one to two weeks travel per year for technical and safety training.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret schemat