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Purpose and Nature of Position: Administer the Heating and Air conditioning Systems/Service Requirement and the RSC PSM program. Perform any job assigned in support of production within the confines of the RSC property. The specific department in which the duties are performed falls under the Engineering and Maintenance Department.
Description of Tasks Performed:
Install, troubleshoot, repair, operate and replace RSC HVAC, Production and Facility related equipment and services.
Duties and Responsibilities: Listed in order, ranking the most essential duties first. Essential functions are primary job duties that are intrinsic to the position.

• Use of hand tools required (HVAC and machinery)
• Attend and pass Ammonia Operator I & II courses, as time permits (within first 3yrs)
• Be self-motivated and keep areas of responsibility clean and organized.
• Responsible for reporting and taking any necessary action to prevent food safety and food quality problems from occurring.
• May be assigned other duties by plant management as required.
• Conform and abide by company and standardized and adopted industrial rules and guidelines.
• Regular attendance within company guidelines (at a minimum) is an essential function.
• Responsible for following and enforcing procedures outlined in the Food Safety Plant and the Food Quality Plan and any other programs that support the system.
• Maintain the Heating and Air Conditioning Systems and service requirements.
• Respond in timely manner to calls for maintenance.
• Able to troubleshoot and repair pumps, compressors, and boiler systems.
• Be an essential team member of the RSC's PSM-RMP Program
• Assist in ensuring appropriate parts inventories are in stock when possible.

Machines, tools, equipment, work aids used:

• Heat Exchangers
• Ladders/Platforms, Man-lifts, forklifts
• Shop Equipment
• Boilers
• Building Control System
• Assist with grounds and facility basic maintenance when call upon.
• Concentrators
• Pressurized Water Systems
• Cooling Towers
• Compressors (Air and Refrigeration
• Air Cooling Systems
• Wastewater equipment and testing requirements.

Materials and/or Products Handled:

• Ammonia
• Water and Natural Gas
• Basic electrical exposure
• Chemicals
• Lubricants
• Plant Production Materials

Employee Supervision Standards (Reports to Maintenance Supervisor)

• Self-directed in arranging personal work but carries out work in adherence to specified standards; once properly trained, is expected to know OTJ routine work details and standards.
• Performs assigned tasks, follows specific instructions, receives progress checks and feedback.
• Proceeds alone on routine tasks following standard instructions; but will openly refer all questionable situations to immediate supervisor / Plant Engineer (&/or the PSM Coordinator

Physical Requirements:

• Must have ability to frequently stand, stoop, bend, climb and lift to meet job requirements.
• Will be required to perform repetitive motions and hard work when called upon to do so.
• Must have ability to routinely lift-up to 50 pounds.
• Must have applicably good visual/hearing, sufficient to detect warning devices and/or signs.
• Will be required to work routinely in noisy environments.
• May be required to work in extreme cold, extreme heat, and/or extreme wet – humidity with or without disabling body temperature changes / fluctuations.
• Must have applicably good hand-eye coordination and possess motor skills and dexterity in ceiling height and /or relatively cramped work areas.

Experience:

• Some experience Ammonia refrigeration preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required; trade certification preferred.
• Required intimate working knowledge and experience in electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, HVAC, boiler, and compressed air systems.
• Attend and pass Ammonia Operator I & II courses, as time permits (within first 3yrs)
• Ability to comprehend technical manuals, instructions, and safety regulations.
• Knowledge and ability to safely and proficiently use a variety of hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Universal Refrigerant License and HVAC certifications strongly recommended.
• Knowledge and application of basic math skills
• Two to three years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.