Utilities Technician

Location: Avon

Job Description

Utilities Technician


Location

Avon, NY

Benefits & Compensation Overview

Competitive Health, Vision, and Dental benefits

Company match 401(k) Plan

Company-paid Short Term Disability benefits.

Company-provided uniforms

Work boots, annually.

Company-provided tool allowance of $500, annually.

Pay

• The starting hourly wage for this role is $33.33/hr

Plus:

• A $1.25 shift differential for those who are working on the second shift.
• A $2.50 shift differential for those who work on the third shift.
• We invest in our Utilities employees to be the best in the industry. We do so by compensating them for the cost of obtaining the City of Rochester Steam Licenses S-3 ($1.00), S-2 ($1.25), and S-1 ($1.50) and the Refrigeration Licenses R-4 ($1.00), R-3 ($1.25) and R-2 ($1.50).
• On an annual basis, we also offer the opportunity to attend a job-related Training Seminar with an industrial-recognized affiliate RETA or IIAR

Work Schedule

Full-time position

We are a 24/7 operation and require team members to be ready to work different shifts including weekends and holidays.

Job Overview

The Kraft Heinz Company is currently seeking an Industrial Refrigeration Technician to work at our processing facility in Avon, NY. Ideal candidates must be safety and quality-orientated and be willing to work in a team-orientated, fast-paced work environment. Under the direction of the Facility Maintenance and Engineering Manager, the Industrial Refrigeration Technician is responsible for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation, maintenance, and monitoring of the plant ammonia/refrigeration, compressed air, process steam, steam plant heating, steam condensate, hot/cold water, HVAC, fire protection.

Job Description:

• Conduct all maintenance and repairs of facility compressed air systems, roof top HVAC, low- and high-pressure steam systems, ammonia refrigeration systems, fire system, plant heating and air conditioning systems and other mechanical systems across site.
• Operate facility ammonia refrigeration systems and steam systems.
• Read, interpret and apply sketches, prints, and operating instructions.
• Monitor heating and cooling systems via Control Room SCADA system.
• Complete building rounds multiple times per shift.
• Work in extreme temperatures (freezer environment and boiler room).
• Adjust work schedule to accommodate 24x7 operation; includes holidays.
• Use hand and power tools and other instruments applicable to the trade.
• Fabricate parts to perform maintenance repairs.
• Perform basic diagnostic analysis of electrical circuits on all systems assigned to the position.
• Participate in the QRMP yearly audit and assist in the development of procedures and corrective actions
• Must become a member of the facility's Emergency Response Team.
• Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator (CARO), Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO), and Process Safety Management Total Curriculum Signoff training are provided after the start of employment.
• All other duties assigned by management

Minimum Qualifications:

• This job requires flexibility to work first, second, or third shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Must have a strong understanding of refrigeration, steam generation, compressed air, and HVAC fields.
• Must be physically capable of wearing a gas mask and self-contained breathing apparatus.
• Must be capable of lifting (100 lbs.), climbing, and other physical demands.
• CFC Certification - Type I & Type II: as defined by EPA. Preferred.
• Third Class Stationary Engineer-Steam; R-4 Refrigeration Operator:
  As defined by the City of Rochester, NY. Preferred but will train.
• Steam/Refrigeration License preferred.

About Us

Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We're on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.

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