Powerhouse Lead - 3rd Shift

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This position will act in concert with the Powerhouse Maintenance Supervisor to ensure that PM's are completed, downtime events are responded to appropriately and providing "on the job" training (OJT).

Knowledge of operating, testing, troubleshooting and repairing ammonia-based refrigeration systems, and HVAC, stand-alone "rack" systems, and boiler and hot water systems. Basic knowledge of General Maintenance and Electrical and Electronic Systems are also required. The associate must be able to work in a team environment, or individually with little or no supervision. Must comply with all Company SAFETY rules (LOCKOUT/TAGOUT, ETC), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), and all Process Safety Management (PSM) regulations.

Core Responsibilities

• Ensure the downtime escalation protocol is executed appropriately.

• Conduct rounds multiple times per shift to ensure all work is being logged in SAP appropriately.

• Provide specific hands-on training per the Supervisor's training plan.

• Be the maintenance point of contact on the floor with personnel from other departments.

• Assist supervisor with conducting root cause problem solving and equipment risk assessments.

• Act in a professional and courteous manner at all times.

• Work flexible hours as needed.

• Comply with all personnel, safety, food safety and company policies and procedures, including production standards.

• Operation, testing, troubleshooting and repair of the ammonia-based refrigeration system, its sub-systems and all ancillary processes and/or equipment related to the operation of the refrigeration system.

• • Operation, testing, troubleshooting and repair of all rack-mounted, stand-alone gas refrigerant HVAC units.

  • Operation, testing, troubleshooting and repair of boiler and hot water systems, their sub-systems and all ancillary equipment related to the operation of the boiler and/or hot water systems.

  • Perform refrigeration, HVAC, boiler and hot water system PM's.

  • Maintains the material integrity of the engine and utility rooms in accordance with established best practices.

  • Rebuilds ammonia, HVAC, boiler and hot water system components in accordance with technical manuals.

  • Complete all applicable documentation in performance of and as required by the job including but not limited to: PSM-related modifications or changes, Work Orders (WO's), refrigeration system operation notes, and as deemed necessary by upper management.

  • Adheres to all Environmental Management Systems/ISO 14001 practices and procedures.

  • Adheres to all Company policies including but not limited to: safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).

  • Actively participates in all assigned team meetings, training opportunities and designated interaction-required forums.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to take and pass GCAP designated courses and any other required training.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before management or employees.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with electrical, mechanical and other utility needs. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of manufacturing software; spreadsheet software and word processing software.

• Ability to work RTE and Raw side

• Ability to communicate with others by speaking, reading, and writing English.

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EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.

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