High Bay Freezer Refrigeration Technician - Columbia Basin, WA

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

This job exists to ensure efficient operation of all boiler equipment in the plant. This includes maintenance, sanitation, troubleshooting and repair of all mechanical components. The individual in this job will be required to fully understand the purpose and operation of the boiler area throughout the plant and have the ability to make decisions based on sound judgment when a situation dictates.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains necessary level of communication with team members and other support groups and does so in a participative management style, conducive with operational goals.

• Maintains Company standards for safety, quality, food safety, sanitation and GMPs.

• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, overhauls and repairs equipment in the boiler and refrigeration and all other utility systems to minimize downtime.

• Performs welding for repair and fabrication as required. Performs preventative maintenance on all boiler, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment throughout the facility.

• Observes and tests system operation using gauges and instruments.Comfortable with control panel interface screens and HMI’s, and knows how to react to alarms and items that need attention from the control system.

• Tests lines, components, and connections for leaks. Performs boiler feed water, condensate and cooling tower water analysis and makes necessary adjustments to maintain desirable results.

• Monitors the Regenerative Thermal Oxidizer (RTO).

• Responsible for fryer and dryer exhaust systems, compressed air system, domestic water, hot water, air handlers, glycol systems and cleaning chemical distribution systems.

• Maintains the DAFT (Dissolved Air Flotation for oil skimming).

Typical Education and Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

• Five plus years related experience and/or training.

• Good knowledge of computer systems and other technology.

• MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Relevant Experience

• Must obtain CIRO certification within 1 year,and 2 years’ experience or recognized boiler safety training.

• Must obtain and maintain annual Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) certification for entry into low oxygen freezer environment, which involves wearing a tight-fitting mask.

• Must obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR Certification

• Must obtain and maintain a Forklift Certification

• May require position to obtain and maintain annual Authorized Fall Protection Certification.

Other Information

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to lift, stand, walk, twist, bend over or stoop, and crawl on hard surface.

• The employee is occasionally required to sit while operating a forklift.

• The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.

• This position will involve working from heights and the use of fall protection equipment. Such equipment is designed for a worker to weigh (including gear) more than 120 lbs., but no more than 400 lbs.

• Must be able to climb up to13 flights of stairs within the High-Bay Freezer

• Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs.

Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts.

• The employee frequently works in high, precarious places and is frequently exposed to freezing temperatures.

• Ability to work in refrigerated and frozen environments.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

• Ability to work in enclosed, tight spaces.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.

• Ability to write correspondences and to effectively communicate information in one-on-one settings and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization in a professional manner.

Job Requisition ID: 19799

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Location(s): GF Plant - Moses Lake

Country: United States

Rate of Pay: $34.78 - $39.84/ hr depending on experience

Attractive total rewards package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision coverage

• 401(k) savings plan

• 10 Paid Holidays

• Vacation Time

• Details available in Collective Bargaining Agreement

• Paid Family Building Leave

• Education Assistance

• Benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com

*The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. *