Ammonia Refrigeration Technician

Sonstegard Foods Company • Full-time • Estherville, Iowa, United States • $45,861 - $62,611 / year • 3m ago

Sonstegard Foods Company is a leading manufacturer and wholesaler of shell eggs along with powdered, liquid and frozen egg products. We operate facilities in five states and sell our products into domestic and international markets. We are proud that we are family owned and our employees are recognized by their name and not a number.

Ammonia Refrigeration Technician

Estherville Foods located in Estherville, Iowa

This position is responsible for all facets of the boiler and refrigeration systems. Reports to the Maintenance Manager and will also work closely with the Safety Manager, Maintenance Staff, Plant Manager and outside contractors.

Essential Job Duties:

Cross functional and cross shift communication.
Operate and maintain High Pressure Boilers
Monitor refrigeration systems using computer and manual checks
Troubleshoot or replace compressors, repair and replace valves
Conduct boiler feed water testing
Perform calibrations on probes, sensors and devices
Conduct routine maintenance and equipment inspections according to PM program and PSM standards
Troubleshoot machinery and equipment
Respond to unplanned/emergency work requests
Follow food safety and good manufacturing practices
Cross-train staff to ensure all positions can be covered
Personal and Team Safety focus

Qualifications:

High school diploma: three to five years related experience and/or training: or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Industrial or food processing experience highly desired.
Ammonia refrigeration experience with working knowledge of Process Safety Management.
Basic knowledge of Preventative Maintenance programs
Basic knowledge of electricity & motor controls
Ability to troubleshoot compute control systems
Knowledge of basic computer skills with Microsoft products.

Physical Requirements: