Refrigeration / Ammonia Utility Tech (Nights)

Michael Foods Inc.•Norwalk, IA

108d•Onsite

About The Position

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food. Michael Foods, Inc. located in Norwalk, Iowa is a southern suburb in the Des Moines, Iowa metropolitan area. We are known for knowing our neighbors and enjoying a great quality of life! Our location produces high quality precooked egg patties as well as various French Toast products. POSITION SUMMARY: The Utility Technician/Mechanic is responsible maintaining all PMs on HVAC, RTUs, and chiller equipment as well as maintain the engine room and boiler equipment for the plant. Experience with ammonia and HVAC certifications are a plus and recommended. This position has the responsibility to comply with Safety work rules at all times as well as an obligation to reinforce Safety as a Core Value. Ensures that all policies, procedures and activities, related to Food Safety & Quality, are followed and complied with uniformly, in an effort to reduce product and process variability. SHIFT- Nights 2-2-3 6PM-6AM SUMMARY: The Utilities Maintenance Operator L1 (UMOL1) provides both maintenance and reliability services within the plant, executing with excellence and assisting with water/gas/air systems asset health improvement efforts. The UMOL1 will ensure results while partnering with the plant maintenance team personnel, plant operational team, and all other plant support teams members for success. The UMOL1 focus responsibilities are assistance and executional excellence of facility water/gas/air systems safe operation and preventive and corrective maintenance programs. Other duties will include technical troubleshooting, assisting with equipment installation, adjustments, startups, and process improvement projects. They will assist and execute with excellence in preventive and corrective maintenance practices. Candidates must be a self-starter willing to assist in operational, maintenance, and process responsibilities and KPI results. This position has the responsibility to comply with Safety work rules at all times as well as an obligation to reinforce Safety as a Core Value. Ensures that all policies, procedures and activities, related to Food Safety & Quality, are followed and complied with uniformly, in an effort to reduce product and process variability. This role must be available to work scheduled work times, weekends, and holidays, as necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent
1 year of experience in an industrial environment with an emphasis on steam or refrigeration preferred
Ability to read and understand mechanical, piping, and/or electrical schematics and blueprints including equipment specific diagrams preferred
Prior experience in SAP preferred.
Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in Ammonia Refrigeration
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, manuals and P&ID’s
PSM experience
Ability to align machinery within specified tolerances to satisfactory level
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers at all levels
Experience working with vendors and contractors
Self-motivated
Ability to interact with all levels of the organization
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. The employee often is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; taste and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds, Capable of safely lifting 75 lbs. on occasion. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee will be exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hot to cold in temperature. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Perform maintenance activities in cold environments down to -20°F in freezers. Perform maintenance activities in cold environments down to 120°F in boiler room. Perform maintenance activities in confined spaces. Perform maintenance activities in elevated areas on ladders and lifts. Perform maintenance activities in wet environments. Perform maintenance activities in icy environments. Perform maintenance/Rescue activities on Emergency Response Team. Able to wear and use required respiratory protective devices. (SCBA)

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree or two-year technical certificate, or experience which demonstrates technical aptitude preferred.
RETA certification CARO, and/or CIRO preferred
Ammonia Operator Training Level I or II through recognized training school

Responsibilities

Operate, monitor, service and repair equipment for steam, refrigeration, water, compressed air and HVAC systems
Perform rounds and keep logs of daily operations and for engine room, boiler room and refrigeration equipment
Test and monitor water samples for boiler and condenser towers
Maintenance and troubleshooting of ammonia refrigeration compressors, condensers, pumps, vessels / recirculatory, purges, evaporators / RMAU’s, heat exchangers, and control valves / isolation valves while using the Original Equipment Manufacture’s guidelines
Maintenance and troubleshooting of steam boilers, hot water heaters, HVAC systems and air compressors, general facility support equipment
Participates in the PSM Program
Promotes Safe working habits, Maintain good morale and positive attitude
Log time and material usage into SAP/SIGGA for PMs and corrective maintenance
Responsible for housekeeping of engine rooms, Boiler room, MCC rooms, shops, and all other work areas
Able to assist or perform PM’s using SOP’s, LOTO and P,I&D’s
Adheres to Quality work practices, follows GMP’s, maintains sanitary conditions and ensures that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety and quality.
Able to work overtime and holidays when needed
Responsible for training employees on relevant content
Participate with water/gas/air systems maintenance/operations team members and tasks to ensure personal safety, quality, delivery, and cost, are continuously being improved to achieve company objectives. Be an active member who contributes to the advancement of the MFI & ARM culture.
Learn and execute Precision Maintenance® techniques ensuring procedural compliance and that job tolerances are met
Actively participate in critical water/gas/air systems training for maintenance/operations personnel
Actively participate in implementing quality assurance and reliability procedures for critical water/gas/air systems spares and parts
Actively participate in quality commissioning procedures for critical rebuilt or new water/gas/air systems equipment
Actively participate and assist craftsman during critical water/gas/air systems maintenance assignments
Learn and execute technical water/gas/air systems troubleshooting tasks while working with experienced personnel
Utilize MFI approved CMMS to manage, document, and support water/gas/air systems reliability reporting and decision making. This will be accomplished through the guidance of MFI ARM standards.
Keep accurate and up-to-date records (i.e., SAP data, regulatory documentation etc..).
Provides input for root cause analysis (RCA) and Reliability Centered Maintenance to create an environment of continuous asset reliability improvement.
Promote, and foster Michael Foods culture, values, and principles.
Act as a role model by demonstrating safe work behaviors. Assumes personal responsibility to insure safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.
Adheres to Quality work practices, follows GMP’s, maintains sanitary conditions and ensures that product quality is maintained. Reports on any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety and quality.
Always ensures required regulatory compliance.
Demonstrates mechanical abilities/Electrical troubleshooting skills
Background that includes, but not limited to boilers, air compressor equipment, understanding of plant utilities systems, equipment installation and startups
Perform other duties as assigned.