Ammonia Technician

1 week ago


Lincoln NE United States Universal Pure, LLC Full time
At Universal Pure, we are dedicated to giving people everywhere safe, fresh, and delicious food to eat and drink. We provide high-pressure processing (a form of food pasteurization), cold storage, and other services for our partners in the food industry. We are focused on safety and driven by service.

Join the Food Manufacturing Industry in a Maintenance position

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor and/or Maintenance Tech Lead, this position performs maintenance operations at the Lincoln, NE location. The maintenance technician is responsible for facility maintenance including troubleshooting, adjusting, and replacing AC and DC electrical equipment, repairing and maintaining facility equipment, inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, or replacing mechanical components, performing preventative maintenance inspections of plant equipment, and welding equipment.

The wage range starts at $35-37 per hour and goes up based on knowledge, skills, and abilities.

1st shift Available

Benefits offered at Universal Pure:

Employer-sponsored medical, dental, vision and EAP
401(k) with company match
Paid vacation and holidays that start accruing your first week
Multiple medical plans (PPO and HDHP)
Voluntary disability plans, accident insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, AD&D and Life insurance
A culture of people development and internal career growth
A culture of caring, collaboration and respect

Ammonia Refrigeration and Utilities Technician Duties and Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance on utilities equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair ammonia refrigeration systems.
Troubleshoot and repair HVAC systems.
Troubleshoot and repair domestic water heating systems.
Maintain boiler/condenser water chemical systems.
Maintain refrigeration, cooling tower, and boiler logbooks.
Performance of duties assigned with focus on safety, quality (of product and task) and GMP's.
Execute work orders on time as assigned by planner/scheduler, PSM Manager, or other members of management as assigned in proper priority.
Calibration of any/all equipment and instruments as assigned.
Responsible for housekeeping of any and all work areas during and following performed work.
Responsible for housekeeping of any and all maintenance shop and parts storage areas as assigned.
Manage plant utilities systems to include but not limited to the plant refrigeration, boilers, HVAC, compressed air, (FUTURE -Wastewater Treatment Plant -WWTP), water chemical systems, and domestic water systems.
Key contributor to the installation of major plant process and utility equipment/projects.

Ammonia Refrigeration KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

Can perform pump rebuilds, sensor calibrations, PM's on Vilter and Frick compressors
Perform ammonia pump outs safely.
Micro troubleshooting skills
Basic computer skills
Communicates work order progress to supervisor and production operators.
Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions and possess basic mathematical skills.
Possess mechanical aptitude. Some experience with mechanical systems, utilizing product manuals, troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns, and reading mechanical drawings.
Must have the ability to run various computer applications that apply to the department and business to an acceptable degree, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Products, and CMMS program, etc.
Must be able to do mathematical calculations.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical diagrams.
Must be able to successfully complete the Ammonia Operator II certification within 18 months of job assignment.
The ability to understand major plant utilities of the production process systems and the principles behind them as it relates to all utilities.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Minimum 5 years as a Sr. Tech or Journeyman Technician in Ammonia
Experience/knowledge of OSHA and other governmental regulations; incident and accident prevention required.
Computer skills: Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word skills are a plus.
Basic math skills: include fractions, decimals, percentages, and the metric system.
High School Diploma or GED

Universal HVAC License (Preferred)

Must currently hold Ammonia Operator I or equivalent certification.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT:

Must be able to withstand wet & cold/refrigerated environments (around 35 degrees F) for 8-10 hours a day.
Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job.
Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

Allergen Statement:

Universal Pure facilities may process, pack, and or store products containing allergenic food ingredients as referenced by the FDA, team members who may come in direct contact, must be able to work with these ingredients.

"We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability."

"Upon offer of employment, candidates will be asked to complete a drug screening test. The offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of this test. “
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