Summary

The HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanic diagnoses heating, refrigeration, air conditioning systems, and related equipment problems, repairs minor and major breakdown of equipment, performs preventative maintenance items, and ensures all equipment is in safe working condition. This role exists to ensure efficient operation of all industrial mechanical equipment for the facility. This includes mechanical maintenance, lubrication, sanitation, troubleshooting and repair of all equipment from Raw Receiving to Stretch Wrapping and at the Water Recovery Plant. The individual in this position will be required to fully understand the purpose and operation of the industrial mechanical equipment throughout the facility and can make decisions based on sound judgment when a situation dictates

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains necessary level of communication with team members and other support groups and does so in a participative management style, conducive with operational goals.
• Responsible for performing a variety of skilled duties to include but not limited to the following: painting, carpentry, cement masonry, plumbing, dry wall and/or other recognized crafts for the purpose of maintaining and repairing Simplot owned and operated building and facilities.
• Ensures that equipment including, but not limited to pumps, motors, hydraulic systems, and product transport systems are properly lubricated following the specifications of the Company or the manufacturer.
• Performs wire feed, stick, heliarc and acetylene welding on stainless steel, black iron, aluminum, and other types of metals for repair and fabrication as required.
• Disassembles and reassembles equipment throughout the Water Recovery Plant including, but not limited to pumps, motors, gearboxes, valves, hydraulic systems, coupler, and alignment systems.
• Maintains inventory level of knives and assists with set up of mechanical and hydro cutting systems for production runs and is responsible for the maintenance of high-speed cutter heads, the dicing cutter system, and any other cutting equipment.
• Installs, maintains, and services industrial heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) units and systems.
• Ensures the capability of efficient operation of all equipment in the work area, by using preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, overhauling, and repairing HVAC/R equipment to achieve operational goals.
• Assemble and install refrigeration or air conditioning components such as motors, controls, gauges, valves, circulating pumps, condensers, humidifiers, evaporators, and compressors using hand and power tools.
• Maintains logs and paperwork for each shift as needed and ensures the accuracy of data reporting systems such as the Maintenance Daily Logs and Work Order forms.

Typical Education

• Red Seal Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Mechanic certification
• Gasfitter B license
• Technical/vocational certification (or equivalent)
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Relevant Experience

• Must have the ability to read and understand plant and equipment manuals, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), instructional manuals, and mechanical blueprints.
• Experience with troubleshooting mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic systems.
• Must have strong aptitude for safe work practices.
• 3+ years related experience and/or training
• Must have a minimum of two years of experience
• Must have certification as Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Mechanic and a Gasfitter B license.

Required Certifications

Journeyman License

Other Information

• Must be able to furnish own hand tools.
• Must have basic computer skills of word processing, databases, and spreadsheets.
• Must have the ability to use electrical and electronic test equipment for performing maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Must be able to read and understand documentation such as, technical manuals, blueprints, schematics, letter diagrams, P & ID drawings, equipment manuals, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently and/or as a team member.
• Must be able to communicate verbally with team members.
• Must have the ability to lift 50lbs, climb stairs, ladders, catwalks, and maneuver in close quarters.
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors (i.e., wiring, instrumentation, color codes, etc.).
• Work exposures may include, but not limited to extreme weather, dust, heights, noise, chemical and electrical hazards.
• Ability to operate a forklift and aerial lift equipment once trained and certified and must meet the standards on fall protection restraints.
• Must be able to climb stairs, ladders, scaffolds, catwalks, and maneuver in close quarters.
• Must be able to stand for long periods on concrete floors and work in extreme environments (hot, cold, humid, and slippery).
• Must possess basic writing skills for recording information on daily logs, preventative maintenance forms and work orders.
• Must have basic math skills to perform measurements.
• Must have the ability to operate valves, keyboards, equipment, and other controls.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, or other specifications
• Must have a basic understanding of components, wiring, pipe fitting, brazing, and soldering.