Lactalis U.S. Yogurt · 4 months ago
Industrial Refrigeration Technician
TULARE, CA PLANT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expLactalis U.S. Yogurt is a leading company in the dairy industry, committed to providing meaningful opportunities for their employees. The Industrial Refrigeration Technician will be responsible for servicing and maintaining ammonia refrigeration equipment, ensuring compliance with Process Safety Management and EPA requirements.
Food Production
Responsibilities
Be able to follow ammonia refrigeration operational procedures to safely service and maintain all ammonia refrigeration equipment and components
Assist in maintaining the Process Safety Management (PSM) documentation and ensure compliance with all regulations within the scope of Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA requirements (RMP)
Be able to pump out, disassemble, repair, and reassemble all types of refrigeration equipment while adhering to all mandated safety procedures
Troubleshoot and repair ammonia compressors
Be able to be responsible for air compressors, boilers, generators, thermal fluid systems, HVAC systems, air handlers, exhaust fans, and water chilling systems and reporting any ammonia leakages
Also perform daily PMs on the equipment and perform boiler tests and condenser treatment tests
Be able to troubleshoot and repair electrical devices such as fuses, motors, motor starters, proximity switches, circuit breakers, receptacles and plugs
Note: PLC experience is a plus
Be able to use electrical equipment such as a volt meter and amp meter to determine electrical malfunctions on fuses, motors, motor starters and switches
Accountable for the QRMP (Quality Risk Management Process) standards as outlined in the plant’s QRMP accountability document, including the implementation, improvement and ongoing maintenance
Qualification
Required
Must work in a safe, sanitary and productive manner in accordance to LHD GMP's
Understanding of Anhydrous Ammonia Refrigeration systems
Have at least 3 years industrial maintenance experience
Have a strong electrical & mechanical aptitude
Ability to read & interpret blueprints or other forms of engineering drawings
Ability to read & interpret detail blueprints, P&IDs, single-lines, ladder logic and wiring schematics
Possess an extremely strong personal safety philosophy, able to follow all safety policies & procedures, seek out & correct unsafe conditions
Preferred
PLC experience is a plus
Benefits
Insurance costs significantly
Contribute generously to retirement plans
Paid Time Off from day one
Training and development opportunities
Education Reimbursement
Company
Lactalis U.S. Yogurt
The Lactalis U.S. Yogurt division is part of the world’s largest dairy company.
501-1000 employees
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