BFD Refrigeration Technician, 3rd Shift - The Bama Companies

Salary Range: $30.20/hour Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt Employment Type: Full Time

Description: The Refrigeration & Process Safety Management (PSM) Technician provides industrial maintenance support to ensure the safe and effective operation of the production facility. Serves as the technical expert in the maintenance work activities related to refrigeration, and facility utility areas. Leads and coordinates the facility refrigeration team in the PSM related work and compliance. Key responsibilities include the maintenance, repair and safe operation of the production facility's mechanical infrastructure, including ammonia-based refrigeration systems, HVAC systems and boilers. Additional responsibilities include the repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of the facility manufacturing systems.

Keys to success will be the individual's knowledge of refrigeration, PSM and manufacturing systems, the skills needed to maintain, repair and troubleshoot those systems, and the ability to effectively interact with internal customers with fellow team members and internal customers.

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Duties:

• Perform the essential functions and physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Regularly attend work on time and for the entire shift at the office or plant where you are scheduled
• Complete job tasks and responsibilities as directed or required
• Utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills including the ability to: 1) raise vital questions and problems and formulate them clearly and precisely; 2) gather and assess data and information and use abstract ideas to interpret it effectively, 3) come to well-reasoned conclusions and solutions, testing them against relevant criteria and standards; 4) think open-mindedly about alternatives while recognizing and assessing their inherent assumptions, implications, and practical consequences; and 5) communicate effectively with others in figuring out solutions to complex problems
• Provide written and oral communication to effectively communicate with all work groups
• Carry out work orders/plans for maintenance needs and coordinate assigned activities with affected work groups. Completed work should meet all human and food safety requirements.
• Taking refrigeration logs to ensure equipment is within specifications. Troubleshooting and helping create resolutions for equipment not within specification.
• Reviewing and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's)
• Participate in ammonia incident/accident investigations
• Work performed is in compliance with PSM, OSHA, EPA, IIAR requirements
• Oversee all aspects of facility ammonia refrigeration operations
• Ensure that the work performed by all Refrigeration Technician team members meets Bama's safety requirements
• Coordinate the facility PSM program to ensure compliance with 29 CFR 1910.119
• Maintain facility PSM records in a neat and orderly manner. All records will be maintained in an audit ready fashion.
• Provide leadership and coaching as a technical resource to facility Refrigeration Technician team members
• Understands Predictive Maintenance concepts and can interpret PdM findings to ensure appropriate repair are planned and executed
• Available for occasional travel to support technical development or other company needs
• Actively participate as a team member on the facility Emergency Response Team to a level that meets the requirements of a HazMat Technician, which includes successful completion of the Hazmat Physical
• Safely perform several tasks at once as it relates to this position
• Perform safety sensitive functions and identify, correct and improve potential safety items; both human and food
• Report safety violations, hazards or near misses that you see or become aware of
• Understand quality standards, follow those standards and know what to do and who to contact when some process is not functioning correctly
• Maintain a clean, organized and sanitized work area/equipment/tools in a manner that meets food safety requirements of internal/external customers and regulatory agencies
• Understand and comply with Bama's Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), including head covering, facial hair requirements, gloves, shoes, etc.
• Understand and utilize measurement systems and tools specific to this position.
• DuParticipate in all team activities and training (e.g., continuous improvement projects, plant safety initiatives, crossovers, stretching, etc.)
• Understand manufacturing processes and drive continuous improvement
• Ensure all paperwork is filled in legibly and correctly for area of responsibility
• Deal politely and work cooperatively with team members and others in the facility, by listening to and respecting each other
• Work overtime as needed
• Complete all required assessments and testing specific to this position
• Comply with all Bama policies and procedures
• Ability to work in confined spaces or on elevated working surfaces
• Able to work in environments with exposure to potential allergens, including flour, cinnamon, etc.
• Perform work related to depth perception and color recognition
• The physical requirements listed below for this position are considered essential functions of the job.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid food handler's card from Tulsa Health Department
• Capable of obtaining First Class Stationary Engineer license
• Technical degree or equivalent experience/training as it relates refrigeration
• Technical experience and/or education in Process Safety Management
• Must be proficient in the following areas:
  • Ammonia refrigeration system safe operation, maintenance, repair, HVAC system maintenance and repair, and meeting PSM requirements,
  • Maintenance and repair of plant support systems including boilers, air compressors, high pressure hot water, and plumbing
  • Automated equipment setup, teardown and repair
  • Maintenance and repair of AC Inverters, DC controllers, and servo systems
  • Maintenance and repair of motor controls, general industrial wiring and hardware, and electrical troubleshooting
  • Maintenance and repair of mechanical systems including pneumatics, bearings, seals, gears, chains, sprockets, pipe fitting, and appropriate lubrication of mechanical systems
  • Basic Mig and Tig welding for repair purposes
  • The use of shop machinery including mills, lathes, drill presses and normal industrial tools for repair purposes
• Math and reading comprehension to understand and interpret technical manuals, bulletins, blueprints and schematics

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years maintenance experience in manufacturing, preferably in the food industry
• Certification through Refrigeration Engineers and Technicians (RETA) or Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO)
• Experience in leading a facility PSM program
• Refrigeration recovery license
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Proven safety record in past work history

It is the policy of Bama not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran.