Industrial Refrigeration Utilities Technician (Night Shift)

J.M. Smucker Co•Longmont, CO

1d•$40 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

Industrial Refrigeration Utilities Technician (Night Shift) TITLE Industrial Refrigeration Utilities Technician (Night Shift) REPORTS TO Lead Engineer, Facilities and Utilities NUMBER OF OPENINGS One LOCATION Longmont, Colorado COMPENSATION BASE RATE Technician 5 ($40.36) / Technician 6 ($44.47) + ($3/hr shift differential) BENEFITS https://www.jmsmucker.com/careers/why-smucker/employee-benefits KEY RESPONSIBILITIES · Understands and supports company and site safety and quality policies and performs work related activities in a safe manner. Recognizes unsafe working conditions, coaches peers, and suggests new safety standards as appropriate. · Monitors and troubleshoots the ammonia refrigeration system and responds accordingly. Understands, follows, and improves Process Safety Management (PSM) documentation. Successful completion of Ammonia Operator 1 required. · Operates and maintains combustion equipment (including oven burners, boilers, oxidizers, etc) · Operates and maintains compressed air system. · Operates and maintains multiple water streams and wastewater treatment facility. · Operates and maintains HVAC equipment, including but not limited to filter and belt changes, equipment cleaning and performing PMs. · Maintains facility, including but not limited to general office repair, site clearing of snow, restrooms. · Documents inspection rounds, maintains running work log. · Utilizes drawings, prints, and instruction manuals to determine proper steps to be taken for equipment preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs. · Active participation in training and qualification programs for designated line/area. Participates in assessments, ensures effective training, and maintains consistent qualification standards. · Uses continuous improvement tools, including breakdown elimination and focused improvement to eliminate losses and drive issues to root cause. Documents, communicates, and implements corrective and preventative actions. · Serves as owner of one or more technical, safety, or quality systems. Responsible for building technician skill and providing ongoing coaching. · Create documentation for system owners (SOPs, Job Aids, PM Improvements, etc.). · Increase skills and knowledge by attending technical training sessions, participating in vendor visits and scheduled maintenance activities. · Uses a computer to input and maintain accurate records and data. Can utilize email and online training resources. · Maintains accurate electronic database utilizing computer maintenance system to complete PM’s, repairs, and maintenance activities, including parts usage and time tracking. · Facilitates effective shift pass downs with the prior/next shift to discuss safety, quality, and production issues. · Work with engineering and operations teams to ensure compliance and adherence to applicable codes pertaining to Ammonia refrigeration, HVAC, plant utilities systems, wastewater, Steam generation and condensate return, site facilities, and other equipment and systems. · Maintains productive work time, considers cost, is consistently at work and on time, performs work at an acceptable level. · Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and interpret documents such as safety rules, Good Manufacturing Practices, and general instructions.
Good communication skills are required both verbally and written in English.
Ability to perform critical thinking skills to problem solve and resolve conflicts.
Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional & team-oriented environment.
Employee must have the ability to perform the essential job functions identified above consistent with safety standards and practices with or without reasonable accommodation.
High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Minimum 5 years mechanical, maintenance, or utilities maintenance in a manufacturing environment required.

Nice To Haves

Associates, technical degree or training is preferred.
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience with HVAC, combustion, ammonia refrigeration systems preferred.
Previous food manufacturing experience in a similar role preferred.
Regulatory compliance experience preferred.
Electrical and instrumentation experience preferred.
Willing to travel for training.
Working knowledge of utility plant controls and instrumentation.
Good communication skills, including the ability to give and receive feedback.
Able to provide leadership and prioritization in designated equipment area.
Able to set and meet goals.
Able to prioritize and manage workload in a changing environment.
Able to work both independently and on a team.
Works well with support personnel to maintain high standards for safety, quality, and reliability and drive improvements.
Able to make data driven decisions and engage others as appropriate.

Responsibilities

Understands and supports company and site safety and quality policies and performs work related activities in a safe manner.
Recognizes unsafe working conditions, coaches peers, and suggests new safety standards as appropriate.
Monitors and troubleshoots the ammonia refrigeration system and responds accordingly.
Understands, follows, and improves Process Safety Management (PSM) documentation.
Successful completion of Ammonia Operator 1 required.
Operates and maintains combustion equipment (including oven burners, boilers, oxidizers, etc)
Operates and maintains compressed air system.
Operates and maintains multiple water streams and wastewater treatment facility.
Operates and maintains HVAC equipment, including but not limited to filter and belt changes, equipment cleaning and performing PMs.
Maintains facility, including but not limited to general office repair, site clearing of snow, restrooms.
Documents inspection rounds, maintains running work log.
Utilizes drawings, prints, and instruction manuals to determine proper steps to be taken for equipment preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs.
Active participation in training and qualification programs for designated line/area.
Participates in assessments, ensures effective training, and maintains consistent qualification standards.
Uses continuous improvement tools, including breakdown elimination and focused improvement to eliminate losses and drive issues to root cause.
Documents, communicates, and implements corrective and preventative actions.
Serves as owner of one or more technical, safety, or quality systems.
Responsible for building technician skill and providing ongoing coaching.
Create documentation for system owners (SOPs, Job Aids, PM Improvements, etc.).
Increase skills and knowledge by attending technical training sessions, participating in vendor visits and scheduled maintenance activities.
Uses a computer to input and maintain accurate records and data.
Can utilize email and online training resources.
Maintains accurate electronic database utilizing computer maintenance system to complete PM’s, repairs, and maintenance activities, including parts usage and time tracking.
Facilitates effective shift pass downs with the prior/next shift to discuss safety, quality, and production issues.
Work with engineering and operations teams to ensure compliance and adherence to applicable codes pertaining to Ammonia refrigeration, HVAC, plant utilities systems, wastewater, Steam generation and condensate return, site facilities, and other equipment and systems.
Maintains productive work time, considers cost, is consistently at work and on time, performs work at an acceptable level.
Other duties as assigned.