Refrigeration Technician - 3rd Shift - Enid, OK (Enterprise)

Tyson Foods, Inc.•Enid, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This Refrigeration Technician role is based at a Prepared Foods Division facility in Enid, Oklahoma. With moderate supervision, the technician provides maintenance support for the safe and effective operation of ammonia refrigeration and HCFC systems, as well as hot water, compressed air, and steam systems. The role works across facility areas in a fast-paced environment and supports team member safety through troubleshooting and proactive equipment upkeep. The technician performs preventive maintenance and refrigeration repairs, responds to emergency mechanical or electrical repairs, troubleshoots plant equipment, and works to minimize downtime caused by equipment or system failures. The role requires reading and interpreting blueprints, repairing air compressors, evaluating pneumatic systems inspection procedures, understanding boiler theory, and understanding the basic eleven IIAR Basic NH3 Refrigeration schematics. The position is exposed to noise requiring hearing protection and requires passing a HAZ-Mat physical and training to become certified as an Emergency Responder Technician Level, as well as participation on the Emergency Response Team. Applicants may be considered for Associate Refrigeration Technician, General Refrigeration Technician, or Senior Refrigeration Technician openings. The position does not offer sponsorship, and candidates must reside in the United States. Prior team members will not be considered. The successful candidate must be able to perform the physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of industrial refrigeration experience or equivalent experience.
Basic computer skills to log information, process daily work orders, and complete required documentation; ability to learn and use a CMMS.
Ability to communicate effectively and use basic math, including percentages, fractions, and measurements.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 75 pounds occasionally and lift 20 pounds frequently.
Ability to stand on a hard surface for up to 12 hours per day.
Ability to work in confined and tall spaces; walk, climb, use a ladder, operate a lift, bend, stoop, and perform repetitive gripping, pushing, pulling, and frequent overhead work.
Ability to work in plant temperatures ranging from -25 degrees to over 100 degrees and perform outside work when needed.
Ability to pass a HAZ-Mat physical and complete training to be certified as an Emergency Responder Technician Level.
Must reside in the United States; sponsorship is not offered.
Prior team members are not eligible for consideration.

Nice To Haves

Industrial or refrigeration maintenance education, such as an industrial/refrigeration maintenance diploma or current enrollment in technical school.
One year of industrial/refrigeration maintenance education or experience is noted as a plus.

Responsibilities

Maintain the safe and effective operation of ammonia refrigeration systems, HCFC systems, hot water, compressed air, and steam systems.
Perform proactive maintenance and refrigeration repairs.
Perform emergency mechanical or electrical repairs and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic plant equipment.
Apply troubleshooting skills safely to assigned production equipment and interact effectively with plant personnel to accomplish plant and individual goals.
Read and interpret blueprints, repair air compressors, and evaluate pneumatic systems inspection procedures.
Help minimize downtime caused by equipment and system failure.
Complete daily work orders, log information, and maintain required documentation using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Pass the required HAZ-Mat physical and training for Emergency Responder Technician Level certification and participate on the Emergency Response Team.