Refrigeration Boiler Technician - 2nd Shift

Smithfield Foods•Arnold, PA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield is seeking a Refrigeration Boiler Technician for the 2nd Shift. This role involves operating, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing ammonia-based refrigeration systems, HVAC stand-alone “rack” systems, and boiler and hot water systems. The position requires basic knowledge of General Maintenance and Electrical and Electronic Systems. The associate must be able to work effectively in a team or independently with minimal supervision and must comply with all Company SAFETY rules, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), and Process Safety Management (PSM) regulations.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge operating, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing ammonia-based refrigeration systems, HVAC stand-alone “rack” systems, and boiler and hot water systems.
Basic knowledge of General Maintenance and Electrical and Electronic Systems.
Ability to work in a team environment, or individually with little or no supervision.
Must comply with all Company SAFETY rules (LOCKOUT/TAGOUT, ETC), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), and all Process Safety Management (PSM) regulations.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
Must have the ability to read and interpret documents, such as blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance manuals and procedure manuals.
Must have the ability to write routine correspondence, i.e., preventative maintenance procedures, email, etc.
Must have the ability to calculate figures, read tape measurement, and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area and machine or equipment calibration specifications.
Ammonia refrigeration safety, cooling units, lubricants and filtration, basic refrigeration hot gas defrost, properties of refrigeration, condensers, pressure and force, compressor types and operation, and non-condensable gases and purging.
Ammonia refrigeration in-depth knowledge of theory and practical knowledge.
Candidates must be able to pass a pulmonary function test (PFT).
Candidates must be able to pass a Respiratory and HAZMAT physical.
Candidates must be fitted for an APR (Air‑Purifying Respirator).
Candidates must be able to respond to a HAZMAT emergency event as part of departmental responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) to five (5) years dedicated ammonia-based refrigeration system operating experience and training preferred.

Responsibilities

Operation, testing, troubleshooting and repair of the ammonia-based refrigeration system, its sub-systems, and all ancillary processes and/or equipment related to the operation of the refrigeration system.
Operation, testing, troubleshooting and repair of all rack-mounted, stand-alone gas refrigerant HVAC units.
Operation, testing, troubleshooting and repair of boiler and hot water systems, their sub-systems and all ancillary equipment related to the operation of the boiler and/or hot water systems.
Perform refrigeration, HVAC, boiler, and hot water system PM’s.
Maintains the material integrity of the engine and utility rooms in accordance with established best practices.
Rebuilds ammonia, HVAC, boiler, and hot water system components in accordance with technical manuals.
Complete all applicable documentation in performance of and as required by the job including but not limited to: PSM-related modifications or changes, Work Orders (WO’s), refrigeration system operation notes, and as deemed necessary by upper management.
Adheres to all Environmental Management Systems/ISO 14001 practices and procedures.
Adheres to all Company policies and government regulations including but not limited to: Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).
Enter and retrieve information from a computer system; Microsoft Word/Excel, SAP, and Internet.
Actively participates in all assigned team meetings, training opportunities and designated interaction-required forums.