Maintenance Refrigeration Tech, 2nd shift Acorn

Farmer Focus • Harrisonburg, VA

117d

About The Position

Farmer Focus’s mission is to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them to farm the way they know is best. We are committed to consistently producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals. Our culture is rooted in servant leadership, and we live by our Farmer Focus CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years industrial refrigeration experience required.
• Ability to lead and train other refrigeration techs in good engineering practices and recognized industry standards.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing as well as read and interpret blue-prints and schematics.
• Ability to up-date and maintain control system P&ID’s, SOP’s, and PM work orders.
• Proven knowledge of Refrigeration, High Pressure Steam Boilers, HVAC, controls, and fundamentals of PSM/RMP is required.
• Ability to successfully complete Ammonia Technician Operator Level 1 and 2 will be required.
• RETA CIRO certification is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of ammonia refrigeration system is a must.
• A basic understanding of Lean Principles is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where priorities change quickly.
• Willing to work as part of a team.
• Regular and reliable attendance required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Takes the initiative and pro-actively seeks to resolve issues independently when discovered.
• Willing to work occasional overtime, including weekends, as required.
• Must be willing to work outside in all weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• A basic understanding of Lean Principles is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Strong understanding of the refrigeration cycle, refrigeration, controls, and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of ammonia refrigeration equipment, such as compressors, ammonia pumps, evaporative condensers etc.
• Maintains all operational logs as required.
• Must be qualified to receive or transfer ammonia in all plant systems.
• Must be qualified to do routine maintenance on ammonia compressors, air compressors, ammonia liquid pumps, ammonia system controls, air system controls, air system drying equipment and refrigeration system condensers.
• Maintains an awareness of equipment operation, especially excessive heat, vibration, and noise, reporting malfunctions, hazards, or wear to the Refrigeration Manager.
• Ability to repair or replace defective parts as needed.
• Successfully performs all routine tasks and applies skills and experience to solve non-routine mechanical and process issues.
• Demonstrate understanding and adhere to all work safety policies, procedures, and PSM/RMP requirements.
• Perform PMs and repairs on compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, vessels, valves, and other machinery included in the ammonia refrigeration equipment.
• Accurately completes requisition forms as needed to order parts and supplies to keep systems in good general repair.
• Responsible for checking voltage, fuses and resistance with the use of a Volt-Ohm-Meter (VOM).
• Competently uses and understands technical documents, including but not limited to: Maintenance Manuals, Schematics, Procedures, Repair Documents, etc.
• Maintains a neat and orderly workstation / Shop Area as needed.
• Other duties, as needed.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities.
• Inclusive and equitable work environment.
• Training programs for skill development.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees