Energy Systems Technician

Schreiber Foods•Mt. Vernon, MO

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Energy Systems Technician performs all maintenance work as assigned by the Maintenance Planner and/or the Maintenance Lead or Advisor according to the specifications as outlined in applicable Visual Work Instruction and proactive maintenance techniques. The Energy Systems Technician will be primarily responsible for work on the energy systems (ammonia/cooling systems, boiler/steam systems, and compressed air systems). Additionally, the Energy Systems Technician is responsible for responding to calls when needed. The Technician performs each assignment using the appropriate replacement parts and coordinates the schedule for the work with the Maintenance Team Leader and production leadership as needed. The Technician performs work to maximize process reliability and minimize negative impacts on production schedules.

Requirements

Pass Ramsay B&R Test Level 2
Pass all Learning Log Assignments
Pass off B&R Level 2 check sheet
Boiler 1 School
Ammonia 1 School
6m skills Hands-On Testing
Troubleshooting test (simutech)
Ordering Parts
Print Reading improvement
Project Successful Leader Eval
Ability to train basic level peers in elective or other areas as assigned.
Visual Work Instruction, eAM, MS Office Products (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), PDF Reader, Snipping Tool, and other applicable software as needed or required by position.
Demonstrate general computer and word processing skills.
Ability to document VWI’s for common work activities as needed.
Ability to create and run personalized searches in the CMMS software.
Use of power tools, tap and die, volt/multi-meter, soldering iron, bearing heater, laser alignment tool, infrared, ultrasonic, Megger to identify and correct machine issues.
Follows OEM or VWI instructions for fastener selection.
Repair and trouble shoot basic pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
Ability to read pneumatic and hydraulic schematics.
Can demonstrate the ability to properly change out bearings and seals.
Follow established lubrication tasking using appropriate tools (grease caddy, ultrasonic unit, or volumetric grease gun) to apply correct lubrication.
Detect wear, initiate corrective work request, and perform corrective maintenance prior to catastrophic failure.
Ability to correctly identify and prevent lubrication related failures.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair motors and transmissions.
Detect wear, initiate corrective work request, and perform corrective maintenance prior to catastrophic failure.
Ability to detect servo position and resolve general servo fault conditions.
Demonstrate and use trouble shooting tools such as: Various meters, HMI’s, ultrasonic, schematics, and others as needed for required equipment repairs throughout the facility.
Ability to identify and correct mechanical, basic electrical and electromechanical, and basic instrumentation problems.
Use of Prints to find parts or Data Specifications.
Troubleshoot using schematics or blueprints.
Ability to specify correct alternative part using parts data and specifications in addition to P&IDs, schematics, blueprints or other appropriate documents.
Understanding and troubleshooting of electrical and controllers.
Under the guidance of an Electronic Tech who knows the code and is giving instructions, performs basic electrical task as assigned.
Ability to read P&ID schematics.
Ability to distinguish or identify standard sensors and other instrumentation.
Ability to change out failed like for like common electrical or instrumentation parts independently.
Ability to change out more complex parts using VWI’s, Electronic Tech instructions, or OEM documentation.
Perform preventative and predictive or condition-based monitoring activities as assigned for air compressors and dryers, boilers.
Ability to identify and correct mechanical wear.
Demonstrated ability to identify root cause for failure and improve PM/PdM to improve critical equipment reliability.
Ability to repair dryers and air compressors, boilers.
Certification 2 Operation of engine room systems
Certification 2 Air handlers
Certification 2 Ammonia systems
Certification 2 Operator 1 and PSM knowledge.
Ability to repair guards, shields, brackets, area equipment as assigned or needed.
Fabricate parts according to supplied drawings or schematics where applicable.
Demonstrate ability to arc weld, MIG and TIG weld, oxy/acet. weld meeting requirements by food safety zone.
Be an officer on Hazwoper team, CPR, First Aid if qualified and requested to fill an available position on the team.
Use of precision tools, proper setup of lathe and mill.
Recognize and follow OEM tolerance and material recommendations.
Has general knowledge of main electrical feeds and can use the one line drawing to isolate or locate major electrical components or panels.
Has general knowledge of main water supply feeds, backflow preventers, main water shut off, and branch isolation valves.
Has general knowledge of plant fire system and area zones, system triggers, and most common faults.
Can locate and read trouble codes on panels.
Can communicate codes effectively and provide basic reset commands via telephone if needed or assigned.
3 years minimum Energy Systems experience.
Must be able to perform at the described skill level in order to attain and retain the level certification.
Continued learning to achieve certification or required skills and abilities as dictated by company needs required to attain and retain level certification.
The ability to communicate with leadership, vendors, contractors, other maintenance partners, line operators via phone, fax, email, text, and person-to-person.
The position will require continuous advancement of technical knowledge and skills.
Applicants must demonstrate success in training courses and will be expected to actively participate in assigned or elected training courses to refresh fundamental skills and match technology needs within the company.
The position will require the ability to multi-task and the ability to shift priorities quickly.
Applicants must pass the company’s testing requirement for maintenance positions and local plant tests for maintenance jobs.
Applicants must also meet all other Schreiber bid qualifications.
Stand Frequently
Walk Frequently
Lift/Carry up to 50 pounds Occasionally

Nice To Haves

Current trained shop partners will have preference.
Electives are specialty areas that a partner may develop advanced skills.
Electives may be requested or required based on the skills and interests of the mechanic in areas that fulfill company needs or requirements.
Partners proficient in certain electives may be asked to train others in those areas and will be assigned work requiring the elective skill set.
Most positions require general proficiency at level 1 for elective areas.
Ability to document VWI’s for common work activities as needed.
Fabrication (L2-3 Elective)
Welding (L 2-3 Elective)
Hazwoper (L 2-3 Elective)
Precision Measurement and Basic Machining (L2-3 Elective)

Responsibilities

Perform all process CP, CCP, QP, and CQP checks required for the position.
Follow reaction plans for Food Safety, Food Quality and customer requirement deviations.
Be able to identify and understand customer requirements and assist in assuring proper production operation.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices and good housekeeping guidelines.
Follow safety guidelines, wear designated Personal Protective Equipment, conform to regulatory requirements and assure Food Safety measures are followed.
Perform maintenance work within the allocation of time needed to complete.
Document all work performed and parts used in the CMMS.
Modify, fabricate, and upgrade plant equipment following process change procedure or MOC if applicable.
Perform identified corrective work as assigned.
Implement and complete preventive maintenance tasks.
Use preventive and predictive maintenance techniques and tools to generate corrective work requests and improve equipment reliability.
Conduct troubleshooting and repair activities.
Identify parts, supplies, and tools needed for follow up corrective work or as needed.
Track and report pertinent performance metric information to assist in creating action plans and improvement ideas based on the tracking data.
Continue training as directed for certification levels and to stay current in maintenance techniques.
Communicate with plant leadership, vendors, contractors, other maintenance partners, and line operators to coordinate work and resolve issues.
Train basic level peers in elective or other areas as assigned.
Perform peer to peer technical training in areas of expertise as assigned or required.
Train operators on advanced equipment care and operation as assigned or required.
Assign parts to work orders, read and interpret failure codes, follow-ups, use of personal devices or scanners if applicable.
Perform work in applicable systems in compliance with VWI’s.
Document VWI’s for common work activities as needed.
Create and run personalized searches in the CMMS software.
Use power tools, tap and die, volt/multi-meter, soldering iron, bearing heater, laser alignment tool, infrared, ultrasonic, Megger to identify and correct machine issues.
Follow OEM or VWI instructions for fastener selection.
Repair and trouble shoot basic pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
Read pneumatic and hydraulic schematics.
Demonstrate the ability to properly change out bearings and seals.
Follow established lubrication tasking using appropriate tools (grease caddy, ultrasonic unit, or volumetric grease gun) to apply correct lubrication.
Detect wear, initiate corrective work request, and perform corrective maintenance prior to catastrophic failure.
Correctly identify and prevent lubrication related failures.
Troubleshoot and repair motors and transmissions.
Detect wear, initiate corrective work request, and perform corrective maintenance prior to catastrophic failure.
Detect servo position and resolve general servo fault conditions.
Demonstrate and use trouble shooting tools such as: Various meters, HMI’s, ultrasonic, schematics, and others as needed for required equipment repairs throughout the facility.
Identify and correct mechanical, basic electrical and electromechanical, and basic instrumentation problems.
Troubleshoot using schematics or blueprints.
Specify correct alternative part using parts data and specifications in addition to P&IDs, schematics, blueprints or other appropriate documents.
Understand and troubleshoot electrical and controllers.
Under the guidance of an Electronic Tech who knows the code and is giving instructions, performs basic electrical task as assigned.
Read P&ID schematics.
Distinguish or identify standard sensors and other instrumentation.
Change out failed like for like common electrical or instrumentation parts independently.
Change out more complex parts using VWI’s, Electronic Tech instructions, or OEM documentation.
Perform preventative and predictive or condition-based monitoring activities as assigned for air compressors and dryers, boilers.
Identify and correct mechanical wear.
Demonstrated ability to identify root cause for failure and improve PM/PdM to improve critical equipment reliability.
Repair dryers and air compressors, boilers.
Operate engine room systems.
Operate air handlers.
Operate ammonia systems.
Operate Operator 1 and PSM knowledge.
Repair guards, shields, brackets, area equipment as assigned or needed.
Fabricate parts according to supplied drawings or schematics where applicable.
Demonstrate ability to arc weld, MIG and TIG weld, oxy/acet. weld meeting requirements by food safety zone.
Be an officer on Hazwoper team, CPR, First Aid if qualified and requested to fill an available position on the team.
Use of precision tools, proper setup of lathe and mill.
Recognize and follow OEM tolerance and material recommendations.
Has general knowledge of main electrical feeds and can use the one line drawing to isolate or locate major electrical components or panels.
Has general knowledge of main water supply feeds, backflow preventers, main water shut off, and branch isolation valves.
Has general knowledge of plant fire system and area zones, system triggers, and most common faults.
Can locate and read trouble codes on panels.
Can communicate codes effectively and provide basic reset commands via telephone if needed or assigned.
Uses and applies Oracle eAM and generates reports that can be used in budget planning, work planning, and other similar functions.

Benefits

Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits.
When you join our employee-owned company, you’ll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one.
That means in addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount toward your retirement every year.
Earn bonus pay.
You’ll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.
Personal Time Off (PTO) starting on day one.
Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare.
Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.
Earn extra money for taking care of yourself.
Eligible partners can earn a Wellness Incentive and receive an employer‑funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) to use on fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
Pursue development that’s relevant to your role, career goals and the company.
Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.
Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, pet and mental health benefits starting day one.
Experience caring like you’ve never experienced it before.
We have a program that’s completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help.
It’s called Partners Helping Partners.
We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time.
Benefits that support your whole life.
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