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Ammonia Refrigeration Technician (Infrastructure Tech)

Here at Danone North America, our mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible. We are looking for an Ammonia Refrigeration Technician (Infrastructure Technician) for our Dallas, TX plant.

As a leading manufacturer, we take pride in producing renowned products including Horizon Organic Milk, International Delight Coffee Creamer, STOK Cold Brew Coffee, Silk Almond & Coconut Milk, and more.

SUMMARY:

We are looking for someone self-driven/self-motivated, capable of working proficiently, both independently and as part of a team, without direct supervision. This successful individual must have a passion for safety and be able to foster effective working relationships built upon trust and respect within all levels of the organization. The Ammonia Refrigeration Technician is responsible for maintaining, developing, and creating dependable equipment throughout our facility. They will implement continuous improvements, supports new system installations, production strategies and plant reliability.

Candidate MUST HAVE and BE ABLE to provide the following qualifications:

5+ years working on Ammonia Compressors, Boiler systems, HVAC, and Air Compressors.
Technical degree or apprenticeship.
Required certifications: Ammonia Technician 1, 2, 3, Ammonia Technician 1, Boiler Level 1, 2.

WHAT WE OFFER!

Earn a competitive wage of $35.21 per hour, with an additional $1.00 shift differential.
Enjoy the flexibility of a Night Shift schedule: 12hr shifts from 6pm to 6:30am.
Take advantage of the opportunity to qualify for quarterly bonuses, rewarding your hard work and dedication.
We offer an excellent benefits package that includes 401k matching, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), comprehensive Health/Dental/Medical coverage, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), and much more!
Achieve a better work/life balance as part of our unionized workforce, where we prioritize the well-being and satisfaction of our employees.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform precision mechanical rebuilds. Abilities to take on Field Service Tech work on Ammonia compressors. Must be able to pump down and repair ammonia valves, pumps and all associated equipment.
Working with and implementing PSM program.
Repair and Maintain Evapco condensers.
Repair AC units and Freon charge.
Maintain door and dock equipment when needed.
Maintain plate and frame chillers utilizing glycol as cooling agent.
Support of Glycol systems and its associated equipment.
Industrial electrical controls support of all ammonia, boiler, air compressors and utilities equipment. This is to include Variable Frequency drives (VFD), Chart Recorders, PID loop control (4-20ma), panel view applications, Flow meters, Power supplies and PLC I/O cards and processors.
Repair warehouse equipment (dock doors, levelers, stretch wrappers, dock locks, conveyors, large roll up doors, etc.)
Proficient in use of Mill and Lathe machinery.
Welding as needed.
Lead Root Cause Analysis and problem-solving pertaining to air, steam, ammonia, glycol and any equipment pertaining to such.
Teach advanced mechanical rebuilds on air compressors, boilers, ammonia pumps, ammonia valves, ammonia compressors, PRV valves, Control valves and any other such equipment.
Attend and demonstrate knowledge/learnings/application of all training.
Perform predictive maintenance techniques on equipment to enhance uptime conditions.
Develop/maintain skills of a SME (subject matter expert) in building systems.
Executes preventative maintenance as scheduled and other reliability tasks, assist in diagnostics, repairs and rebuilds of machines and any other plant equipment to prevent/repair unplanned downtime/safety risks/normal operation.
Partner with engineering or others on non-routine repairs and defect handling solutions.
Utilize root cause analysis thought process to ensure sustainability of corrective actions and/or improvements to drive asset reliability.
Proficient and diligent use of CMMS system to track maintenance action items.
Classify breakdowns and analyze gaps in the entire process of design, fabrication, and maintenance of equipment.
Utilize the continuous improvement mindset and tools to actively participate in identifying and correcting opportunities, improving processes including participation in the creation and documentation of standards, the writing of One Point Lessons, and participation in continuous improvement methodology events.
Follow QMS, GMPs, and 5s methodology to maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area, maintaining audit ready status at all times.
Adhere to all Pillar Standards and actively participate in Pillar activities including but not limited to assessments, observations, inspections, and recommendations.
Must be able to perform Technical rebuild using manuals, drawings, digital videos, SOPs WITHOUT assistance.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
Technical degree, Associates in Electrical/Mechanical, or apprenticeship or experience and demonstrated abilities (10+yrs of Maintenance related field).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must achieve composite score of 185 or above, with a minimum score of 75 for refrigeration on Danone Maintenance Entrance Testing modules.
Must have either Garden City or RETA OPERATOR 1 or equivalent certification. Operator 2 is a plus.
Ability to achieve CIRO certification within 3 years.
Must be able to pass a respirator fit test (will require no beard).
Proficiency in MS office and basic PC skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work various hours and shifts and holidays.
Ability to read and interpret P&ID drawings and execute work/repairs accordingly.
Can interpret procedures detailed in manual and perform work to help eliminate the need for OEM Field service techs.
Advanced understanding of sensors and instrumentation such as photo-eye’s, proximity switches, pressure, flow, level and temperature sensors.
Advanced understanding and ability to troubleshoot, replace, and configure sensors and instrumentation such as photo-eye’s, proximity switches, pressure, flow, level, and temperature sensors.
Advanced understanding and ability to troubleshoot, configure, and replace like-for like motor control components such as starters, soft-starters, VFD’s, and Servos.
Advanced understanding and ability to troubleshoot, configure, and replace like-for-like controls hardware, such as input/output modules, human machine interfaces (HMI’s), chart recorders, safety relays, and other industrial controls.
Advanced electrical knowledge and understanding of electrical safety (NFPA 70E).
Able to work on multiple voltages (DC/AC) up to 480V and use appropriate electrical meters and tools required for the task at hand.
Advanced working knowledge and ability to troubleshoot and interpret Allen-Bradley PLC programs to understand how the machine functions and be able to make recommendations and/or identify the root cause of any issues.
Ability to read and interpret Domestic and European P&ID drawings, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical schematics for use in system understanding and troubleshooting.
Ability to read and interpret P&ID drawings for use and application of system understanding, knowledge, and troubleshooting.
Effectively leverage CMMS (MVP) work order system use for PM and storeroom functionality.

ABOUT US:

Danone North America is a Certified B Corporation business unit of Danone and operates in the U.S. from headquarter offices in White Plains, NY and Broomfield, CO. For more information, please visit DanoneNorthAmerica.com.

Danone North America is an equal employment and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic or any other unlawful criterion.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $35.21 per hour

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