Refrigeration Journeyperson

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Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC) is a leading global provider of hyper pure polysilicon, an essential material used in the semiconductor and solar industries. From smartphones in your pocket to satellites in orbit, our materials play a foundational role in modern technology.

At HSC, employees do work that matters. Team members are part of a safety focused organization that values teamwork, excellence, responsibility and customer focus. Rooted in Michigan for more than 65 years, HSC continues to evolve through innovation, operational discipline and a strong commitment to its people and communities.

This role contributes to HSC’s ongoing work and long-term success by supporting teams, processes and priorities that keep operations running effectively.

The Refrigeration Journeyperson will apply principles of refrigeration, heating, air conditioning, ventilation, and electricity to analyze and correct various problems on large, low-temp, critical process equipment, comfort HVAC systems, electrical and computer room HVAC systems, and related equipment.

Install, start/stop, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, overhaul, and dismantle large, low-temp, critical process equipment (which is unique to HEMLOCK SEMICONDUCTOR), comfort HVAC systems,
electrical and computer room HVAC systems, and related equipment.

• Understand design and operation of assigned equipment, and how it relates to plant operations.
• Maintain good/daily communication with plant operators on current running conditions whicheffect assigned equipment and operations of the plant.
• Analyze mechanical, electrical, and refrigerant related problems on assigned equipment. Plan and make necessary corrections and running adjustments to maintain production and quality daily.
• Analyze circuits, wiring diagrams, and drawings to troubleshoot electrical problems and to install, repair, calibrate, service or replace electrical and electronic control/monitoring devices on assigned equipment.
• Leak check, evacuate, and charge any type of equipment, from small hermetic a/c’s to large(>7000 lbs. charge) low temperature, two-stage, screw compressor systems.
• Understand the design and operation of plant critical clean rooms and solve problems related to temperature, humidity, and room pressurization in these areas to insure they keep their clean room status.
• Performs assigned preventative maintenance tasks and inspections and reports any abnormal findings to Trade Leader so appropriate corrective action can be taken.
• High degree of attention required to prevent equipment upsets, where such an upset could cause a building/process shutdown.
• After initial break in period of 6-12 months, job requires employee to carry a pager within the rotation of his/her specific trade group to be available for emergency work and may require overtime on short notice.
• Wears needed Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) as required by applicable OSHA and HEMLOCK SEMICONDUCTOR regulations. Keep his/her work area and equipment clean at all times. Employee must work in a safe manner and follow all pertinent HEMLOCK
  SEMICONDUCTOR Safety Standards.
• Enters time into SAP daily, Enters Technical Findings in SAP when appropriate.
• Track, monitor and repair refrigerant losses and leak rates for compliance with Clean Air Act, section 608. Communication with Environmental Department, Trade Leader and Team Leader, so continuing problems can be corrected, and appropriate agencies notified.

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Understands Issues/Motivations

Creative Problem Solving

High School Diploma

GED

Skilled Trades Certification

State Driver's License

• Must have…