Center, Tx

Tyson Foods•Center, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the refrigeration systems while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures. Refrigeration maintenance personnel are responsible for documenting the readings for all the ammonia systems including compressors, condensers, evaporators, re-circulators, and any piping and associated equipment. In addition to the ammonia systems, this person is responsible for Forklift preventative maintenance/repair and any other duties as assigned. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

6 months Industrial refrigeration experience and/or experience in HVAC.
Good math, reading and writing skills to properly monitor equipment, check and record data.
Must be a member of the HAZMAT Team.
Must be able to wear required personnel protection equipment to include Air Purifying Respirators which requires a medical physical and clearance to wear APR.
Must be able to work in hot outside temperatures of 118 degrees to cold temperatures of -10 degrees inside the freezer.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to work 12-hour shift of being on your feet and working on hard surfaces like concrete all day.
180 days wait period from last termination date (for Tyson).
Candidates cannot have worked for Tyson 3X before (3X rule).

Nice To Haves

General maintenance in welding, electrical, and hydraulics.

Responsibilities

Operation and maintenance of the refrigeration systems.
Maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures.
Documenting the readings for all the ammonia systems including compressors, condensers, evaporators, re-circulators, and any piping and associated equipment.
Following instructions both written and orally.
Performing Forklift preventative maintenance/repair and any other duties as assigned.
Performing daily inspections on the equipment and performing mandatory checks multiple times a day.
Visually inspecting all assigned equipment on the roof and within the plant regularly and reporting any ammonia issues to the supervisor.
Developing a thorough knowledge of facility layout, tools, parts and equipment.
Maintaining and monitoring the ammonia refrigeration equipment within safety standards for the entire facility.