Refrigeration and Utilities Technician II I - 2nd shift

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •High School Diploma or GED
• •5-8 Years experience in Industrial maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on Mechanical and Electrical Equipment
• •Equivalent Military Experience
• •Expert proficiency in Hydraulics, Mechanics, Electrical concepts, and refrigeration/utilities systems
• •Intermediate Proficiency with PLC
• •Commitment to Continuous Learning to achieve increasing levels of expertise
• •High proficiency in computers and web-based applications
• •Safety and Hazard Training (OSHA Hazardous Material Technician)
• •RETA Operator Lvl I/CARO & RETA Operator Lvl II/CIRO Certification
• •Perdue Farms QEW Certification
• •Must be able to pass a physical test
• •Must be able to pass a pulmonary test
• •Must be able to pass a SCBA fit test
• •Must meet the requirements of a HAZMAT Team Member annually
• •Must be able to access files, supplies, and equipment
• •Must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company
• •Must be able to comply with all federal, state and company safety requirements related to ammonia, confined space training, i.e., CPR/FA
• •Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• •Must be able to work in wet and moist floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces
• •Must be able to work in temperatures of 28 degrees to 100 degrees Fahrenheit with both ambient and 100% humidity
• •Must be able to handle products from 25 degrees to 50 degrees Fahrenheit
• •Must be able to work in noise ranges of 50 db to 110 db
• •Must be able to work in an environment exposed to all chemicals used in poultry, food, and a processing plant
• •Must be able to move to other offices or buildings occasionally
• •Must be able to travel to nearby locations
• •Must be able to work Wednesday through Saturday, 6:00PM - 6:15 AM
• •Must be able to demonstrate /achieve and maintain Refrigeration/Utilities Technician III proficiency within 10 months of hire
• •Must be able to diagnose and repair complex machinery
• •Must be able to conduct preventive maintenance
• •Must be able to ensure production efficiency
• •Must be able to provide support around equipment/system overall reliability
• •Must be able to conduct Refrigeration/Utilities Technicians in routes, maintenance as well as industrial ammonia refrigeration system start-ups or shutdowns
• •Must be able to respond to equipment/system breakdowns in a timely manner
• •Must be able to understand and follow all safety standards and quality protocols
• •Must be able to collaborate well with production or maintenance associates to solve problems with reliability within refrigeration/utilities systems with urgency
• •Must be able to recognize and report unusual, inefficient, or dangerous mechanical, electrical, industrial ammonia refrigeration or utilities situations
• •Must be able to utilize appropriate safety precautions, methods, and apparatuses to minimize and withstand exposure to chemicals, dust and mechanical and electrical hazards
• •Must be able to learn and observe all safety precautions as required by Perdue
• •Must be able to maintain work records and prepare clear and concise oral and written reports
• •Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• •Must be able to work all required work schedules
• •Must be able to operate and maintain industrial ammonia refrigeration and utilities systems
• •Must be able to troubleshoot, optimize system performance, and drive continuous improvement across utilities processes

Desired Qualifications

• •2-yr Technical Degree in Engineering or Industrial Maintenance
• •Other Certifications (i.e. Steam Boiler Operations, Steam Boiler Safety, or PdM Certifications)