Title of Position*
Refrigeration Engineering Tech
Company Offering Job*
Seaboard Triumph Foods
Company Website*
siouxcitypork.com
Location of Job*
5555 Seaboard Triumph Parkway Sioux City, IA 51111
Experience Required*
operating the plant utilities systems for refrigeration, boilers, compressed air, water systems, and HVAC
Credentials/Certifications Required*
NA
Wages Offered*
24-34
Vacation Plan*
NA
Sign on Bonus*
No
Job Description
SUMMARY: This position is responsible for maintaining and operating the plant utilities systems for refrigeration, boilers, compressed air, water systems, and HVAC across their shift. The Refrigeration Engineering Techs will also work closely with the PSM Coordinator in order to maintain compliance of all federal and state regulations regarding process safety and risk management to ensure the safe and reliable operation of this facilities critical systems. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned. Maintain all utility systems and operations in order to smoothly conduct all plant operations to ensure maximum business growth. Must be able to pass a hazmat physical, a pulmonary function test, a respirator fit test, and become a member of the plants hazmat/confined space team. Must be able to attend offsite training/schooling through Garden City Ammonia Program and Refrigerating Engineers and Technicians Association. Organize and maintain utility rooms, utilities parts storage, and utilities tool cribs to ensure maximum efficiency of all utility department needs when needed. Inspect all utility processes and perform preventative maintenance. Assist in training and writing of SOP’s and TP’s for plant utility systems. Coordinate trouble shooting and repair of plant utility processes with other internal departments of the organization. Comply with all plant policies, OSHA & EPA guidelines while conducting utility processes. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of industrial refrigeration, boiler systems, air compressors; knowledge of Process Safety Management; knowledge of permit procedures/authorization. Must have the ability to multitask and work across multiple shifts and weekends. Must be able to work with little supervision. The requirements listed below are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Preferred Qualifications: RETA CARO Certification; RETA CIRO Certification; Formal Boiler Training; Formal Hazmat Training; Formal Confined Space Training; Sioux City Refrigeration Engineer License; Sioux City First Class Stationary Engineer License. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Must have a high school diploma or a GED equivalent qualification from an accredited institution, 2 to 3 years of experience in a meat processing facility or an equivalent combination of education and experience. COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to write reports and business correspondence; ability to effectively manage time and meet all specified deadlines. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents in the English language such as process safety management documents, standard operating procedures, maintenance task procedures, equipment manuals, and plant p&id’s. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to apply mathematical applications to practical situations. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram and or schedule form. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to use computers and all standard programs used by the industry and the ability to learn and effectively use any and all other computer programs that are or will be made available. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required to move about the facility. The employee is required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel/hold objects; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; speak; hear taste and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to cold/hot and/or humid conditions. During construction phase, will be exposed to all outdoor elements and dust and odors typically associated with building construction. Will frequently work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, cold/hot temperature and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The work environment includes climate extremes found in all areas of plant operations. NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: This position will typically work a 12 hour shift four day on/three day off schedule that rotates days off every 4 months. However, hours and days of work are established as needed by operations and at the discretion of management. While, generally as shown below, may be changed (increased or decreased) by management as required. Hours of Work: Typically will work 12 hours a day as scheduled by management Days of Work: Normally will work a four day on/three day off schedule that rotates days off every 3 to 4 months as scheduled by management.
Email Address for resume to be sent*
Phone number for applicant to call if have more questions about job offering*
712 226-7976
