Maintenance Manager, Ammonia Refrigeration

TITLE: Maintenance Manager, Refrigeration CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Maintenance POSITION REPORT TO: Senior Maintenance/Refrigeration Manager

LOCATION: San Antonio, TX

Education and Experience:

• BS, ME, EE or PE or equivalent work experience, plus 5+ years' experience in a high-volume manufacturing plant, preferably food or beverage.
• Engineering responsibility and preventive Maintenance in a large facility.
• Capital budgeting and planning experience.
• Must have managed other engineering functions such as project, process, and packaging in a team environment.
• Familiar with systems and infrastructure upgrades and maintenance.
• Preferred PSM for Ammonia Refrigeration Systems

Qualifications

• This job requires after hours/on call and some weekend or overtime work
• 3 to 5 years of experience in Ammonia Refrigeration and Maintenance
• Perform refrigeration maintenance and repair work SAFELY and in a timely manner
• Experience with Process Safety Management
• CIRO Certification, "or the ability to pass RETA, CIRO Certification in an acceptable time frame"
• Good working knowledge of NEC "National Electrical Code"
• Ability to read and interpret Blueprints and Engineering Drawings
• Base knowledge of Freezer Doors, Truck Bay Levelers and Restraints, Building Maintenance, etc.
• Ability to work long hours as needed for projects and repairs
• Must be able to lift and carry 50Lb
• Ability to work in an environment with varying hot 110°F and cold -40°F temperatures
• Ability to work on elevated equipment
• Able to stand and/or stoop for prolonged periods of time

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for safe operation, management, and maintenance / repair of an Ammonia Refrigeration System & other Mechanical counterparts
• Other responsibilities include industrial/building maintenance, upkeep & repair
• This position requires an individual that is self-supervised with attention to detail and the ability to supervise a small crew
• Safely Operate & Manage an Ammonia Refrigeration System
• Knowledge of public safety and security policies and procedures that are to be applied to promote safe operations for the protection of people, data and property.
• Support SQF by maintaining food safety and food quality through completing job tasks and maintaining work area in a sanitary manner
• Perform daily checks and documentation on equipment
• Evaluate machinery, equipment and facility to determine maintenance or repairs that need performed
• Track and log materials and resources used for projects and maintenance
• Perform project management and scheduling
• Inspect work performed to verify its complete and done to spec and mechanical standards
• Perform data entry on the Maintenance Management Systems and PSM Web-Site