Refrigeration & HVAC Technician - 1st Shift

About the role

The Maintenance Team is a matrix organization within Beyond Meat, Inc., dedicated to creating food products that are leading the gold standard in plant-based proteins. This position is part of a broader effort to ensure the efficient operation and maintenance of the company's facilities.

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
• Providing technical direction and on-the-job training
• Keeping 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
• Maximizing 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
• Sheet metal fabrication; welding (TIG, MIG, stick experience needed); soldering
• Arc flashing training / OSHA knowledge
• CMMS software knowledge
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in reading schematics and work plans
• Knowledge/experience in food/beverage manufacturing facility
• Ability to work after hours, over weekends and on public holidays with short or no notice
• Work flexible shifts as required

Qualifications

• 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
• Sheet metal fabrication; welding (TIG, MIG, stick experience needed); soldering
• Arc flashing training / OSHA knowledge
• CMMS software knowledge
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in reading schematics and work plans
• Knowledge/experience in food/beverage manufacturing facility
• Ability to work after hours, over weekends and on public holidays with short or no notice
• Work flexible shifts as required

Benefits

This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship at this time. Beyond The Plant Protein Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Beyond Meat reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time. For all U.S. based roles: Applicants must be authorized to work for a U.S. employer. E-Verify is used to validate employment eligibility.