Refrigeration​/Ammonia Utility Tech; Nights; HVAC

Business Unit Overview

Michael Foods, Inc. is located in Norwalk, Iowa, a southern suburb of the Des Moines metropolitan area. The facility produces high‑quality precooked egg patties and French Toast products.

Utility Technician/Mechanic responsible for maintaining all preventive maintenance on HVAC, rooftop units (RTUs), chillers, engine room, and boiler equipment. Maintain compliance with Safety work rules, Food Safety & Quality policies, and operational requirements.

Nights 2‑2‑3 6:00 PM–6:00 AM.

The Utilities Maintenance Operator L1 (UMOL1) provides maintenance and reliability services for plant water, gas, air systems, executing preventive and corrective maintenance. Works with plant maintenance, operations, and support teams to improve asset health and safety. Must be a self‑starter willing to assist in operational, maintenance, and process responsibilities and KPI results. Availability for scheduled work times, weekends, and holidays is required.

• Operate, monitor, service and repair equipment for steam, refrigeration, water, compressed air, and HVAC systems.
• Perform rounds and keep logs of daily operations for engine room, boiler room and refrigeration equipment.
• Test and monitor water samples for boiler and condenser towers.
• Maintain and troubleshoot ammonia refrigeration compressors, condensers, pumps, vessels, recirculatory purges, evaporators, heat exchangers, and control/isolation valves using OEM guidelines.
• Maintain and troubleshoot steam boilers, hot water heaters, HVAC systems and air compressors, general facility support equipment.
• Participate in the PSM Program.
• Promote 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 and shops.
• Perform PMs using SOPs, LOTO, and P&I&Ds.
• Adhere to quality work practices, follow GMPs, maintain sanitary conditions, and ensure product quality.
• Work overtime and holidays when needed.
• Train employees on relevant content.
• Participate with water/gas/air systems maintenance/operations teams to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Learn and execute Precision Maintenance techniques ensuring procedural compliance.
• Actively participate in critical water/gas/air systems training for maintenance/operations personnel.
• Actively participate in implementing quality assurance and reliability procedures for critical spares and parts.
• Actively participate in quality commissioning procedures for critical rebuilt or new equipment.
• Assist craftsman during critical maintenance assignments.
• Learn and execute technical troubleshooting tasks with experienced personnel.
• Utilize MFI approved CMMS to manage, document, and support reliability reporting.
• Keep accurate and up‑to‑date records (SAP data, regulatory documentation, etc.).
• Provide input for root cause analysis and reliability centered maintenance.
• Promote Michael Foods culture, values, and principles.
• Model safe work behaviors; adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• Assure regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrate mechanical abilities/Electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Background includes boilers, air compressor equipment, plant utilities systems, equipment installation and startups.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Associate's degree or two‑year technical certificate, or experience demonstrating technical aptitude preferred.
• 1 year of experience in an industrial environment with emphasis on steam or refrigeration preferred.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical, piping, and/or electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Prior SAP experience preferred.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in ammonia refrigeration.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, manuals and P&IDs.
• PSM experience.
• Alignment of machinery within specified tolerances.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with co‑workers at all levels.
• Experience working with vendors and contractors.
• Self‑motivated.
• RETA certification CARO, and/or CIRO preferred.
• Ammonia Operator Training Level I or II…