Refrigeration​/Ammonia Utility Tech; Nights; HVAC

Business Unit Overview

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food.

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Norwalk, Iowa is a southern suburb in the Des Moines, Iowa metropolitan area. We are known for knowing our neighbors and enjoying a great quality of life! Our location produces high quality precooked egg patties as well as various French Toast products.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Utility Technician/Mechanic is responsible maintaining all PMs on HVAC, RTUs, and chiller equipment as well as maintain the engine room and boiler equipment for the plant.

Experience with ammonia and HVAC certifications are a plus and recommended.

This position has the responsibility to comply with Safety work rules at all times as well as an obligation to reinforce Safety as a Core Value. Ensures that all policies, procedures and activities, related to Food Safety & Quality, are followed and complied with uniformly, in an effort to reduce product and process variability.

SHIFT-Nights 2-2-3 6PM-6AM

SUMMARY:

The Utilities Maintenance Operator L1 (UMOL1) provides both maintenance and reliability services within the plant, executing with excellence and assisting with water/gas/air systems asset health improvement efforts. The UMOL1 will ensure results while partnering with the plant maintenance team personnel, plant operational team, and all other plant support teams members for success. The UMOL1 focus responsibilities are assistance and executional excellence of facility water/gas/air systems safe operation and preventive and corrective maintenance programs.

Other duties will include technical troubleshooting, assisting with equipment installation, adjustments, startups, and process improvement projects. They will assist and execute with excellence in preventive and corrective maintenance practices. Candidates must be a self-starter willing to assist in operational, maintenance, and process responsibilities and KPI results. This position has the responsibility to comply with Safety work rules at all times as well as an obligation to reinforce Safety as a Core Value.

Ensures that all policies, procedures and activities, related to Food Safety & Quality, are followed and complied with uniformly, in an effort to reduce product and process variability. This role must be available to work scheduled work times, weekends, and holidays, as necessary.

• Operate, monitor, service and repair equipment for steam, refrigeration, water, compressed air and HVAC systems
• Perform rounds and keep logs of daily operations and for engine room, boiler room and refrigeration equipment
• Test and monitor water samples for boiler and condenser towers
• Maintenance and troubleshooting of ammonia refrigeration compressors, condensers, pumps, vessels / recirculatory, purges, evaporators / RMAU’s, heat exchangers, and control valves / isolation valves while using the Original Equipment Manufacture’s guidelines
• Maintenance and troubleshooting of steam boilers, hot water heaters, HVAC systems and air compressors, general facility support equipment
• Participates in the PSM Program
• Promotes Safe working habits, Maintain good morale and positive attitude
• Log time and material usage into SAP/SIGGA for PMs and corrective maintenance
• Responsible for housekeeping of engine rooms, Boiler room, MCC rooms, shops, and all other work areas
• Able to assist or perform PM’s using SOP’s, LOTO and P,I&D’s
• Adheres to Quality work practices, follows GMP’s, maintains sanitary conditions and ensures that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety and quality.
• Able to work overtime and holidays when needed
• Responsible for training employees on relevant content

• Participate with water/gas/air systems maintenance/operations team members and tasks to ensure personal safety, quality,…