Summary:
- Troubleshoots and maintains ammonia freezing & cooling systems in Santa Maria, CA
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintains ammonia freezing & cooling systems ensuring the cleanliness and safety compliance of the ammonia refrigeration equipment, performing proactive maintenance, working closely with Lead mechanic, and keeping supervisors informed of system issues.
- Must be able to dawn a respirator, work in low temperature environments while troubleshooting and repairing freezer equipment.
- Proactively seeks methods of improving systems by communicating with other system technicians within and outside the company.
- Complete PSM, RMP, and CalARP programs required documentation
- Works with management to ensure effective organizational design and that roles are correctly organized, defined, documented and communicated to all employees.
- Ensures effective safety procedures, tools and record keeping are managed through site leadership.
- Adheres to company GMP’s (good manufacturing practices), safety procedures and all other quality processes.
- Wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when required.
- All other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None
Qualifications:
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and five years of related experience and/or training. RETA certification a plus. Electrical back ground with three phase circuits and motor controls a plus.
Experience:
- Five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Manufacturing environment experience preferred.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Candidate must possess a strong working knowledge of ammonia freezing & cooling systems.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices is beneficial.
- Outstanding verbal, written, multi-tasking and presentation skills.
- Ability to create momentum and foster organizational change.
- Bilingual in Spanish is beneficial.
- Must have a working knowledge of MS Word and MS PowerPoint software, and be proficient with MS Excel software.
- Experience with Ceridian is beneficial.
Travel Requirements:
- None
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
- Approximately; 100% of work is performed in an agricultural or manufacturing environment.
