Maintenance Technician - Refrigeration

• Department:
  Operations

At Link Snacks
, we show up hungry, roll up our sleeves, plaid or otherwise, and dive straight into the hard work. We don’t hide from challenges; we hunt them down. We push harder, move faster, and take the kinds of big swings that built this business in the North Woods of Wisconsin four decades ago.

We’re everyday people who deliver extraordinary results. Innovation, creativity, and urgency aren’t buzzwords, they’re expectations. And just like the real protein snacks we make across our global house of brands—Jack Link’s®, Lorissa’s Kitchen®, Golden Island®, BiFi®, and Peperami® and KOOEE! to name a few—there’s nothing artificial about us. What you see is exactly what you get: humble, gritty, passionate people who show up every day ready to not just be a participate in the meat snack industry that the Link Family created, but to move faster, innovate harder and keep raising the bar so high, the rest of the world needs a ladder just to see it.

Dominating this space across the world takes a team. A team that runs together, succeeds together, and celebrates together. A team that’s full of relentless energy and spirit that can only be fueled by one thing: a fist full of our delicious meat snacks.

Real Meat Protein. Real People. Real Results. THAT is Link Snacks.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

As a Refrigeration Operatory you will be responsible for operating and maintaining the ammonia refrigeration system and all associated ancillary equipment. You will work with managers and other operators and technicians to provide refrigeration utilities to the plant.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Operate and maintain refrigeration equipment:
Compressors, evaporative condensers, evaporators, vessels, pumps, valves, PSV/PRV, heat exchangers, auto-purgers, ventilation fans, instrumentation, and controls.

Periodic maintenance using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and in accordance with PSM program, IIAR, ASHRAE, RAGAGEP, company SOPs, and/or OEM manuals.

Using, maintaining, inspecting, and organizing tools required for the execution of maintenance procedures.

Completing and retaining records such as PSM, maintenance, incidents, odor logs, emergency response, OEM manual recommendations, and others.

Performing daily rounds/checks of the ammonia refrigeration system.

Utilizing P&IDs, schematics, loop sheets, I/O diagrams, and other drawings in execution of duties.

Conducting basic benchtop chemistry related to refrigeration system including evaporative condenser water, glycol, chilled water, anhydrous ammonia COA and etc.

Monitoring controls, interfaces, and analyzing historical data to ensure optimal system performance and ability to intervene and make changes to restore system from upset conditions.

Charging/discharging refrigeration system with anhydrous ammonia following written procedures.

Performing Line break procedures when taking equipment components out of service for inspection and/or maintenance.

Required member of emergency response team; PSM team; ER team.

Respond to emergencies involving chemical spills.

Participating in audits and inspections; implementing corrective actions from recommendations.

Training other team members in routine work on refrigeration systems and ancillary equipment.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred skills and qualifications

Prior HAZMAT/HAZWOPER 40 hour training, 8 refreshers, joint drill exercises, and related experience.

Chemical safety awareness of anhydrous ammonia (R717); chemical and physical properties; can read and interpret Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

Experience with full-face respirator;
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA); all emergency response related Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in an emergency response to anhydrous ammonia, related chemicals, and mixtures.

Possess Knowledge and understanding of ammonia refrigeration system equipment and principles.

Possess Mechanical skills required to maintain, operate, and repair ammonia refrigeration equipment and components.

Familiarity with OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements for working…