Refrigeration & HVAC Technician - 1st Shift

Refrigeration & HVAC Technician

Beyond Meat, Inc., otherwise known as Beyond The Plant Protein Company™, is a plant protein company offering a portfolio of plant-based products made from simple ingredients without GMOs, no added hormones or antibiotics, and 0mg of cholesterol per serving. Founded in 2009, Beyond Meat's core products are designed to have the same taste and texture as animal-based meat while being better for people and the planet.

The Company's brand promise, Eat What You Love®, represents a strong belief that there is a better way to feed our future and that the positive choices we all make, no matter how small, can have a great impact on our personal health and the health of our planet. By shifting from animal-based protein to plant-based protein, we can positively impact four growing global issues: human health, climate change, constraints on natural resources and animal welfare.

Job Description

We are focused on raising the bar on talent. We are dedicated to shaping an inclusive culture that drives excellence, innovation, and results by enabling talent acceleration and development, engagement, and the employee experience. The Maintenance Team is a matrix organization within the Company that is dedicated to creating food products that are leading the gold standard in plant-based proteins. We are looking for an outstanding individual to join the team located in Devault, PA as a Refrigeration & HVAC Technician.

This position will be responsible for providing general mechanical and electrical maintenance and upkeep of the equipment and building related to commercial HVAC. Other tasks include working with production to increase efficiencies and reduce downtime, providing preventative maintenance, and assist with completing work orders.

Tasks, Duties, & General Responsibilities

• Installing, maintaining and repairing ventilation and air conditioning systems and equipment
• Identifying maintenance risks on equipment
• Diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults on all HVAC systems
• Cleaning, adjusting, and repairing HVAC systems
• Performing emergency repairs promptly and efficiently
• Provide technical direction and on-the-job training
• Keep daily logs and records of all maintenance functions
• Ensuring compliance with appliance standards and within OSHA guidelines
• Complying with service standards, work instructions, and requirements
• Responsible for all equipment for manufacturing, distributing, and maintaining safe quality food by following good manufacturing practices, food defense, HACCP, SQ F requirements, and HVAC temperatures
• Maintain maintenance standards for efficiencies, continuous improvement, safety, and quality
• Responsible for maintaining and servicing production equipment, completing work orders, and documenting activities
• Maximize OEE, fulfilling preventative and predictive maintenance programs, root cause analysis, BBSO's, and driving corrective actions
• Setup and operate various power tools and equipment
• Troubleshooting skills both in electrical and mechanical
• Building and maintaining automation systems and PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers)
• Participating in Energy efficiency / cost saving projects
• Sheet metal fabrication and installation
• Operating powered industrial equipment (forklifts, scissor lifts, cherry pickers, etc.)
• Operating exhaust and ventilation systems, along with maintaining pressure dependent areas
• Adhere to all facility policies concerning safety, security, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Performs other duties, as assigned, and follows through on requests in a timely manner

Supervisory Duties

• None

Qualifications

Education, Technical Skills, and/or Previous

Experience:

• High school diploma, GED or suitable equivalent
• 5+ years experience as an HVAC technician, and willingness to continue education in HVAC field
• Possess a Type 4 Universal EPA certification
• Valid driver's license
• Understanding of advanced principles of air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating
• Proficient in balancing air and water treatment systems in line with HVAC protocols

Other qualifications:

• Sheet metal fabrication; welding (TIG, MIG, stick experience needed); soldering
• Arc flashing training / OSHA knowledge
• CMMS…