Refrigeration and Maintenance Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Maintains the refrigeration equipment, production equipment, and boiler systems through routine checks, lubrication of equipment, and repair/replacement of parts as needed.
• Maintains appropriate records and reports.
• Responds to ammonia releases within the scope of training.
• Complies with, maintains, and updates PSM policies, procedures, and compliance reviews.
• Affords assistance in Hazard Analysis, PSM audit, and related regulatory compliance programs of the plant.
• Collaborates in coordinating activities required to maintain operating permits for refrigeration and boiler permits.
• Ensures compliance with all regulations relating to food safety and personnel safety as they pertain to department functions.
• Participates and assists in food safety audits and personnel safety training.

Qualifications

• 5 years supervisory experience.
• At least 5 years of industrial maintenance experience including 3 years operating a large ammonia refrigeration system.
• Prior service on an Emergency Response Team preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience of technically trained professionals preferred.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Must have an advanced understanding of ammonia refrigeration.
• Refrigeration Engineers and Technicians Association (RETA) certification preferred.

Special Skills

• Physically capable of wearing an SCBA (and Chemical Suit), respirator and serving as member of emergency response team.
• Requires 24/7 hr. availability for emergency call-in at any time.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to trouble shoot ammonia systems.