What are the responsibilities and job description for the Refrigeration Ammonia Technician- 12-hour shifts position at OSI?
Coordinate and supervise all activities related to the Ammonia System and Mechanical Room. Ensure that proper procedures and safety guidelines are being followed.
Job Responsibilities
• Start process ammonia system daily.
• Provide technical and mechanical support to the Ammonia System and Mechanical room.
• Work with Safety Supervisor in managing and auditing the PSM and RMP programs.
• Work with Safety Supervisor to define the scope of these programs and communicate roles and responsibilities to all involved personnel.
• Work with Safety Supervisor to ensure that Management of Change (MOC) and Process Hazard Analysis are conducted as needed for all plant process modifications and projects.
• Work with Safety supervisor to update Process Safety Information for all process related modifications.
• Assist Safety Supervisor with incident investigations required by PSM and RMP programs.
• Ensure that the training requirements of both programs are met in a timely manner.
• Ensure that revalidations of the PHA’s are conducted on time, by an independent contractor.
• Ensure that all deadlines such as Annual Certification of Operating and Maintenance procedures are met.
• Ensure Mechanical Integrity and Quality Assurance programs meet the PSM and RMP requirements.
• Assists in determining adequate maintenance training programs, coordinate with maintenance groups to ensure process reliability, and ensures the development and implementation of a full preventive maintenance program.
• Operate mechanical room boiler, as necessary.
• Establish operational and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Maintain mechanical room records.
• Perform duties as assigned by Maintenance Supervisor.
Experience & Skills
• Training in mechanical engineering, refrigeration, or related skill
• Two to three years manufacturing experience, preferably in the food industry
• Five years or more experience working in the vocational trades such as HVAC, electrical, electronics, mechanical.
Education
• Technical school degree or equivalent trade training or knowledge.
Work Environment
• Work is generally performed within a manufacturing environment subjected to temperatures of cold and warm along with wearing the proper PPE, with standard office equipment available along with plant manufacturing environment.
