Maintenance Refrigeration Technician -2nd shift

Maintenance Refrigeration Technician
-2nd shift 3:30PM-1:30AM# Maintenance Refrigeration Technician
-2nd shift 3:30PM-1:30

AMBeaver Dam - BEAVER DAM, WI 53916## Overview Salary Range $27.00 - $35.00 Hourly Position Type Full Time Job Shift2nd Shift Education Level High School## Maintenance Refrigeration Technician-2nd shift 3:30PM-1:30AM
** Company Information
** At Richelieu Foods, we are dedicated to a culture of belonging for everyone. Driven by our values of ownership, respect, and growth, we put people, safety, and quality above all else -- delicious pizza, outstanding service, and solid customer relationships are what happens as a result.

Richelieu Foods, Inc. is a leading national private label and contract packing food manufacturer focused on frozen pizza. We have two manufacturing facilities located in IL and WI. We provide products to many national retailers, wholesalers, distributors, club and mass stores, as well as industrial accounts including other food manufacturers.
** Essential Functions
** Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, the Refrigeration Technician will provide leadership and coordinate efforts for the plant systems pertaining to Ammonia, Air, Water and HVAC. The refrigeration technician will establish, organize, plan, and implement maintenance programs that will improve the operating efficiencies for the plant quickly and safely. They will support the maintenance strategy for Preventive Maintenance, Corrective Maintenance, Operator Asset Care, Continuous Improvement, and PSM.

This will also include the development and implementation of necessary technical training/certification needs, and the provision of any technical services needed to support the Plant. The Refrigeration Technician will support and coordinate all efforts with outside contractors including justification, design, some project implementation, and startups, also includes the direction of outside contractors and their maintenance contracts with assistance from the Maintenance Manager.
** Essential Duties:
*** Monitors and evaluates equipment logs and reports for refrigeration, water, compressed air and HVAC systems. Looks to correct chronic or repetitive problems by evaluating the log or reports
* Maintains records of all equipment and recommends improvements to inventory and preventive maintenance systems based on this information
* Coordinates efforts with outside contractors to successfully execute maintenance contracts
* Procures material’s necessary for the maintenance of equipment in his area of responsibility
* Ensure new equipment meets requirements of OSHA, sanitation, quality, maintenance, and production.
* Plans all work for engine room equipment
* Oversees and approves all repairs
* Maintains fire suppression systems and ammonia leak vigilance with a 0 tolerance leak mentality.
* Handles all matters pertaining to the engine room in a safe manner
* Participates in the PSM Program
* Keeps Maintenance Mgr., Manufacturing Mgr. and Plant Mgr. advised of safety related operating conditions and problems on a timely manner
* Maintain Compliance of Federal, State and Local EPA regulations
* Provide a safe and reliable, efficient operation
* Promotes Safe working habits
* Responsible for interacting with all plant depts..
** Basic Qualifications
*** Minimum of 3 to 5 years experience in Ammonia Refrigeration or related field.
* Background that includes, but not limited to air compressor equipment, HVAC, understanding of plant utilities systems, equipment installation and startups
* Experience working with vendors and contractors.

Desired Qualifications
* Previous experience in the food industry and knowledge of GMP’s and SQF audits would be valuable
* Experience and familiarity of Plant utilities and waste…