Refrigeration Mechanic-Plant 2

1 week ago


Livingston, United States Foster Farms Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description

Foster Farms has been serving families since 1939. Since the founding days, Foster Farms has always been committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting poultry products available. Our commitment to excellence, honesty, quality, service, and our valued TEAM Members will shine through in everything we do.

Foster Farms is always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Farms TEAM. We offer the experience of a large organization; however, we operate like a family business. More than half of our job openings are filled by internal promotion, and we encourage TEAM Members to gain a variety of experiences across different functional groups.

Job Description

Pay range: $27.75 to $46.25 an hour.

Shifts: (4 days on/3 days off rotation)

(Additional $1.00 per hour for hours worked between 7:00pm and 11:59pm. Additional $2.00 per hour for hours worked between 12:00am-4:59am

Maintain and operate two stage ammonia systems, boiler systems, air systems, main water systems and their subsidiary equipment in a safe, efficient and competent manner.

  • Diagnose and repair equipment.
  • Ensure the continuous training and competency of all refrigeration technicians/ engineers.
  • Conduct routine plant temperature checks and observe equipment operation to ensure all are within parameters and if not, act accordingly.
  • Routine maintenance and repair decisions must be acted upon independently.
  • In event of equipment malfunction, requires ability to make decisions on what level contact needs to be made (i.e. Supervisor, Loss Control, or if extreme emergency Fire Department).
  • Purchase of equipment and equipment repair parts.
  • Unscheduled shut down of equipment (excluding an emergency).
  • Conduct preventive maintenance and re-build equipment as necessary.
  • Troubleshoot and repair equipment.
  • Insure all refrigeration equipment is functioning in a safe and optimal manner.
  • Monitor and record all reading to document operation of the equipment and the system.  Report any unresolved discrepancies immediately to the Refrigeration Lead or Supervisor.
  • Train lower classification technicians.
  • Help maintain and improve quality and food safety, to insure compliance with company quality standards and USDA regulatory requirements.
Qualifications

  • Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Must have a minimum three (5) years on job experience in industrial refrigeration, preferably with two stage ammonia systems.
  • Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must be a trained First Responder – Level A suit qualified.
  • Must be a trained Haz-Mat responder at 40-hour level.
  • Must be certified in Confined Space training.
  • Must be current on CPR/First Aid certification.
  • Must be trained in lock-out tag-out and safe work practices.
  • Must have proven ability to understand refrigeration blueprints, PHA’s, SOP’s as well as knowledge of completion of MOC’s as certified by Maintenance Management.
  • Must be able to interpret and identify valves and equipment using P&ID’s.
  • Must have proven experience in ammonia system pump-downs and repairs.
  • Must be able to monitor and identify abnormal operating pressures, temperatures and conditions within the Refrigeration system and make adjustments or repairs to correct any issues.
  • Must have proven knowledge of chemical testing for cooling towers and ammonia system contaminants.
  • Must have proven knowledge of air compressor systems as certified by Maintenance Management.
  • Must have proven knowledge of industrial refrigeration systems as certified by RETA at the Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator (CARO) level.
  • Must have current RETA certification at the Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator (CARO) level.
  • Must have proven knowledge of refrigeration electrical control system troubleshooting as certified by in house Electrical Technician.
  • Must have proven knowledge to include theory, operation, and troubleshooting of two stage ammonia systems.
  • Must be able to bend, stoop walk and stand for prolonged periods of time.
  • Must be able to climb and work from ladders and in confined spaces safely.
  • Must be able to work from high altitudes, catwalks and roofs.
  • Must be able to lift over 50 pounds.
  • Must be able to work on wet concrete floors.
  • Must be able to work overtime, weekends and times dictated by production equipment requirements/needs.
  • Must be able to submit and pass a criminal background check.
  • Must have working knowledge of HVAC systems and possess a EPA 608 Type II and III or Universal certification.


Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new TEAM Members.


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