Job Description:

Qualification and Position Requirements:

• Acceptable standard on aptitude test English and Mathematical skills
• 3rd class or better stationary engineering classification in good standing with the T.S.S.A.
• 2-3 years of experience in a manufacturing food processing environment as a Stationary Engineer
• Licensed Electrician or Millwright would be an additional asset
• Maintain/Monitor/Check all refrigeration equipment requirements to TSSA Standards
• Participate in plant equipment repairs/installations
• Interface with necessary Contractual and Inspection Departments for corrective and or legal requirements
• Carry out oral/ printed work requests and apply corrective measures in a timely fashion utilizing computerized maintenance system
• Maintain accurate records of safe management, operations and maintenance through compliance.
• Improve plant efficiency by reporting on operating conditions of equipment, determine operating window, and helping to develop and maintain a maintenance program.
• Troubleshoot any mechanical breakdown relating to the Utilities Department to ensure minimal loss in manufacturing of our products.
• Work together with all other departments to ensure a productive team environment and the continuous improvement of the plant processes.
• Understand all operating procedures of our facilities processing equipment and is able to maintain it.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment by ensuring plant and powerhouse are operating in accordance with the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (T.S.S.A.)
• Ensure all work performed complies with governing practices, codes and regulations.

Equipment & Trouble Shooting Skills:

• Mechanical abilities and trouble shooting skills are required
• Practical knowledge of the operation and maintenance of heating and cooling systems is required
• Ammonia Freon and steam systems is required
• Working experience with computerized maintenance Management Systems

Quality & Food Safety Skills:

• Thorough, accurate, and neat completion of forms for HACCP & Quality Assurance (including lot control for traceability, process control charting and production reporting)
• Product quality checks against customer and internal specifications
• Ability to maintain cleanliness of areas of responsibility

Health and Safety:

• Demonstrated ability to wear proper PPE and comply with safety requirements
• Pulling, twisting, bending, lifting and standing

Communication, Cooperation & Continuous Improvement Skills:

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Results orientated and work as part of a functional team  
• Positive interaction and information sharing with Associates and Salaried Team
• Active participation in Work Group meetings
• Ability to obtain pertinent information, evaluate information objectively and explore alternative solutions to problems
• Actively finding new and improved ways of completing tasks
• Willing to try new things and assume additional responsibilities
• Cross-shift communication

Other:

• Acceptable standard on aptitude test English and Mathematical skills
• Completion of the Thomas International DISC Personality Profile