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Fair Oaks Foods · 2 days ago

Ammonia Technician - 2nd Shift

Davenport, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Fair Oaks Foods is a company focused on food production, and they are seeking an Ammonia Technician for their 2nd shift. The role involves maintaining and operating ammonia refrigeration systems and coordinating maintenance activities to ensure continuous operation of facility utility systems.

Food ProcessingManufacturingWholesale

Responsibilities

Maintains the following equipment Ammonia refrigeration system. May include building heating and air conditioning equipment, boiler systems, hot water generator, compressed air systems, building sprinkler systems, and any other supporting equipment as directed by management

Perform PMs and repairs on compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, vessels, valves, and other machinery included in the ammonia refrigeration equipment

Work directly with all refrigeration contractors, electricians, and pipefitters when they are working on the ammonia refrigeration system to ensure that they are following all of the company safety policies, and meeting work standards

Performs duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor or Engineering

Ensures continuous operation of all the facility utility systems and peripheral equipment to support the requirements of the production schedule and facility conditions. This requires proper coordination of all operations and maintenance utilities equipment

Coordinates both internal and external resources for maintenance of the facility

Assists in the recordkeeping and training requirements for all components of the Process Safety Management/Risk (PSM/RMP management plans to achieve compliance with state and federal guidelines

Provides technical analysis and services to provide real-time data on the status of refrigeration and operational equipment

Assures the ammonia compressors are operating safely and efficiently to reduce energy consumption

Performs preventative maintenance on equipment to maintain in good working condition

Troubleshoots electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, and plumbing

Utilizes drawings, technical records, and vendor diagrams to complete Preventative Maintenance documents (PM’s) related to machine overhauls and repairs

Handles maintenance emergencies as required

Completes duties in accordance with quality assurance, Good Manufacturing Practices, safety and other company programs and procedures, and in accordance with government codes and regulations

Maintains clean, organized, and safe work area, including wiping and washing equipment and tools; sweeping and mopping floors; trash removal

Works to maintain and improve the quality, legality and safety of each product and the processes used in their manufacture. Responsible for always keeping assigned work area clean and tidy and reporting any potential contamination and suspicious activity to a supervisor immediately

Other duties as defined

Qualification

Ammonia refrigerationMechanical systems maintenanceHVAC certificationPSM trainingBasic computer skillsAdaptability to changing demandsReading P&ID drawingsWork independently

Required

3 years of experience working with Ammonia refrigeration

Working knowledge of ammonia refrigeration system is a must

Knowledge of equipment set-up, functions, operating procedures, and preventative maintenance techniques

Must be able to lift 50lb

Must have knowledge of computers and be proficient in word and Excel

Preferred

Minimum 3 years of experience in mechanical/refrigeration/utilities field in an industrial or manufacturing setting

GCAP Ammonia Technician Certification

High school diploma or GED

Ammonia refrigeration certification

Certificate in HVAC

PSM training

Experience working in a maintenance department, preferably in an automated food processing plant

Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office, Google Suite CMMS and L2L

Must be able to provide own hand tools

Ability to adjust quickly to changing demands

Must be able to work with limited supervision

Must be able to cover other days and weekends as needed

Must be able to climb ladders and do work on aerial work platforms as needed

Must be able to work in all types of conditions including cold work in the wintertime and hot work in the summertime

Must be able to read and interpret P& ID drawings

Company

Fair Oaks Foods

Fair Oaks Foods is an innovative, family-owned business consisting of culinary experts specializing in making flavor-filled, fully cooked meat and plant-based protein products.

Founded in 1985

Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, USA

201-500 employees