Job Duties:

Ammonia Refrigeration and Utilities Technician Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on utilities equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair ammonia refrigeration systems. •
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC systems. •
• Troubleshoot and repair boiler/steam systems. •
• Troubleshoot and repair domestic water heating systems. •
• Maintain boiler/condenser water chemical systems. •
• Maintain refrigeration, cooling tower, and boiler logbooks. •
• Performance of duties assigned with focus on safety, quality (of product and task!) and GMP’s.
• Execute work orders on time as assigned by planner/scheduler, PSM Manager, or other members of management as assigned in proper priority.
• Calibration of any/all equipment and instruments as assigned. • Responsible for housekeeping of any and all work areas during and following performed work.
• Responsible for housekeeping of any and all maintenance shop and parts storage areas as assigned.
• Manage plant utilities systems to include but not limited to the plant refrigeration, boilers, HVAC, compressed air, (FUTURE -Wastewater Treatment Plant -WWTP), water chemical systems, and domestic water systems
• .Key contributor to the installation of major plant process and utility equipment/projects

Skills:

• Can perform pump rebuilds, sensor calibrations, PM’s on Vilter and Frick compressors
• Perform ammonia pump outs safely.
• Micro troubleshooting skills
• Basic computer skills
• Communicates work order progress to supervisor and production operators.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions and possess basic mathematical skills.
• Job title Ammonia Refrigeration and Utilities Technician Reports to Maintenance Manager
• Possess mechanical aptitude. Some experience with mechanical systems, utilizing product manuals, troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns, and reading mechanical drawings.
• Must have the ability to run various computer applications that apply to the department and business to an acceptable degree, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Products, and CMMS program, etc.
• Must be able to do mathematical calculations.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical diagrams.
• Must be able to successfully complete the Boiler Operator I certification within 18 months of job assignment.
• Must be able to successfully complete the Ammonia Operator II certification within 18 months of job assignment.
• The ability to understand major plant utilities of the production process systems and the principles behind them as it relates to all utilities.
• Basic Electrical knowledge to include NFPA 70e requirements.
• • Must currently hold Ammonia Operator I or equivalent certification.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.54 - $31.60 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• HVAC: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Covington, KY 41017 (Required)

Work Location: In person