Maintenance IV Ammonia Technician

Meijer•Tipp City, OH

10d

About The Position

The Maintenance IV Ammonia Technician improves, maintains, and repairs equipment used in manufacturing and distribution by troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues. The role installs, maintains, and repairs electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures in accordance with relevant codes. The technician supports plant-specific maintenance strategies and production goals; maintains water treatment, refrigeration, boiler, and other utility systems; and performs routine and emergency maintenance in a multi-craft environment. The position also coordinates and guides other maintenance mechanics, provides training, oversees contractors as needed, and may perform Maintenance Manager duties in that manager’s absence. Safety accountability and accurate compliance recordkeeping are important parts of the role.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Required certification in electrical, instrumentation or mechanical maintenance, refrigeration, and ammonia operation; waste treatment operation is also listed.
Formal apprenticeship completion and/or journeyman master certification.
Mechatronics certifications for Levels 1–7 completed.
5–7 years of hands-on manufacturing maintenance and electrical systems experience.
Knowledge and experience with Safe Quality Foods (SQF), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO), and Lean Manufacturing.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey technical information to a non-technical audience.
Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical component maintenance and repair practices.
Skill in preventive maintenance programs.
Ability to work collaboratively with Meijer leadership.
Proficiency with hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues and develop an effective maintenance plan for repairs.
Skill in using electrical testing devices.
Working knowledge of ammonia/HVAC and refrigerant systems.
Proficiency with office technology tools such as MS Office.
Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics.

Nice To Haves

Previous maintenance and electrical experience in a food manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

Support and execute plant-specific maintenance strategies to achieve key plant performance goals.
Partner with the Maintenance Manager to review production goals, schedules, and maintenance requests and plan or modify maintenance activities.
Support maintenance planning, scheduling, and activities while proactively maintaining water treatment, refrigeration, and boiler functions.
Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring and equipment.
Perform maintenance on ammonia units, refrigeration systems, boilers, chilled water systems, compressed air units, and HVAC.
Follow regulatory guidelines for system maintenance and complete accurate compliance records.
Perform routine and emergency maintenance of utility systems in a multi-craft environment, including PLC, instrumentation, mechanical, and equipment repair.
Complete preventive maintenance and timely work orders for complex equipment.
Oversee contractors as needed.
Lead and coordinate the work of Maintenance Mechanics Levels 1–3 as required.
Provide direction and training to maintenance technicians on basic maintenance of complex equipment.
Maintain strong troubleshooting, mechanical, and electrical skills.
May perform Maintenance Manager duties in the manager’s absence.
Perform other duties as requested by the Maintenance Manager.
Practice 200% safety accountability for self and others.