Refrigeration Superintendent

PROTEIN MANAGEMENT GROUP•Oklahoma City, OK

44d•Onsite

About The Position

The Refrigeration Superintendent is responsible for managing the daily operations of the maintenance department, providing direction, knowledge, and assistance to technicians regarding plant operations. This role involves supporting operations area floor technicians, training and guiding refrigeration and facilities maintenance staff on standard operating procedures, PMs, work orders, safety, and scheduling. The superintendent will update and maintain Process Safety Management programs for refrigeration systems, ensure compliance with OSHA and IIAR safety guidelines, and supervise contractor activities related to facility items. Additionally, this position involves training technicians on ammonia refrigeration systems, collaborating with other departments for effective and safe system operation, assisting technicians with repairs and installations, and supporting Maintenance Department Managers with project tasks. The role also includes coordinating contractor activities to meet specifications and assisting maintenance associates in achieving company goals.

Requirements

Handle multiple projects and duties simultaneously.
Knowledge of multiple plant systems including but not limited to Refrigeration, Water, Wastewater, air, boiler, cryogenic, and mechanical processing systems in a USDA processing environment.
Ability to work with contractors, technicians, operations and office personnel.
Must be able to have good maintenance and manufacturing decision-making abilities in a timely fashion.
Quick and effective decisions for repair of facilities and processing equipment to minimize downtime of processing operations.
Be computer literate with skills in MS Word, Excel, MP2 CMMS, and other PC programs relating to system operation and control.
Knowledge of E-mail and Internet programs.
Effective personnel and task scheduling.
Knowledge of good manufacturing practices and procedures within a USDA inspected processing facility.
Good communication skills, both orally and written.

Responsibilities

Manage the daily operations of the maintenance department.
Provide direction, knowledge, and assistance to technicians regarding facilities portion of plant operations.
Provide assistance to operations area floor technicians as needed.
Provide training, knowledge, and direction to Refrigeration and Facilities maintenance staff regarding standard operating procedures, PM’s and work orders, safety procedures, and staff scheduling.
Update and maintain Process Safety Management programs for the refrigeration systems at the facility.
Ensure all OSHA and IIAR safety guidelines are followed at all times.
Supervise, schedule and delegate activities involving contractors working on facility related items or as assigned.
Provide training and guidance to the technicians involved with the Ammonia refrigeration systems and processes.
Work closely with other departments to ensure that refrigeration, and other facilities systems are operated in the most effective, safe, and efficient means to achieve company goals and objectives.
Assist technicians as needed on repairs, installation, etc, of equipment and systems.
Assist the Maintenance Department Managers with project tasks to achieve department and company objectives.
Co-ordinate contractor activities to meet required specifications regarding scope of work to achieve company objectives.
Assist maintenance associates in achieving company goals and objectives as required.