Refrigeration Technician - NR Consulting LLC

Kansas city, KS

About the Job

With little to no supervision provide maintenance support to ensure the safe and effective operation of ammonia refrigeration systems, HCFC systems, hot water, compressed air, and steam systems. Must be able to safely apply knowledge and troubleshooting skills to all assigned production equipment and the ability to effectively interact with all plant personnel to accomplish plant and individual goals.
Responsibilities:
• Performing and consulting on robust preventative maintenance and refrigeration repairs.
• Expertly performing emergency mechanical or electrical repairs, and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, pump, pressure, and hydraulic plant equipment.
• Understanding boiler theory, RETA Operator I, and IIAR Basic NH3 Refrigeration schematics will be required for this role.
• Must be able to pass a HAZ-Mat physical and pass the training to be certified as an Emergency Responder Technician Level and participate on the Emergency Response Team.
• Must assist and support training and development of more junior Refrigeration Technicians.
• Also responsible for minimizing downtime due to equipment and system failure.
• Other duties as assigned.
Skills:
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 75 lbs. occasionally
• Ability to stand on hard surface for up to 12 hours per day
• Ability to work in confined and tall spaces, walk, climb, utilize a ladder, operate a lift, bend and stoop
• Repetitive gripping, pushing and pulling
• Frequent overhead work
• Temperatures inside plant may vary from -25 degrees to over 100 degrees; outside work may be also be needed
• Basic math skills; percentages, fractions and measurements
Requirements:
Experience:
• Minimum of 6 months industrial refrigeration experience, graduate of an industrial refrigeration program (I.E. possess a RETA 1 Operator License or Operator 1 License). Please list these on your application.
• Must have Process Safety Management (PSM) experience.
• Knowledge of Industrial Maintenance including Pneumatics, PLC's, Motor controls, and shop equipment operation desired.
*INFORMATION FOR RE-HIRES:
• Rehires will have a waiting period of 180 days before they will be considered for a position at this facility.
• Candidates who have worked 3 or more times with Tyson Foods will not be considered.
• What are the 3-4 non-negotiable requirements of this position?
• - Minimum of 6 months industrial refrigeration experience, graduate of an industrial refrigeration program (I.E. possess a RETA 1 Operator License or Operator 1 License). - Must have Process Safety Management (PSM) experience.
• What are the nice-to-have skills?
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 75 lbs. occasionally, ability to stand on hard surface for up to 12 hours per day. Ability to work in confined and tall spaces, walk, climb, utilize a ladder, operate a lift, bend and stoop. Repetitive gripping, pushing and pulling. Frequent overhead work. - Knowledge of Industrial Maintenance including Pneumatics, PLC's, Motor controls, and shop equipment operation desired - Understanding boiler theory, RETA Operator I, and IIAR Basic NH3 Refrigeration schematics. - Must be able to pass a HAZ-Mat physical and pass the training to be certified as an Emergency Responder Technician Level and participate on the Emergency Response Team.
• Describe how this position fits in your organization.
• This position is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the refrigeration systems while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to Tyson policies and procedures. With little to no supervision provide maintenance support to ensure the safe and effective operation of ammonia refrigeration systems, HCFC systems, hot water, compressed air, and steam systems. Performing and consulting on robust preventative maintenance and refrigeration repairs. Must be able to safely apply knowledge and troubleshooting skills to all assigned production equipment and the ability to effectively interact with all plant personnel to accomplish plant and individual goals.
• What is exciting about this opportunity? Please include team and company culture.
• If you are looking to make an impact in a meaningful way, join us at Tyson Foods where we are raising the world's expectations for how much good food can do! We create quality products in a safe environment for our team members. We offer great benefits and steady work. This facility is a highly automated meat processing/packaging facility located in Kansas City, KS.

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