Schreiber Foods · 12 hours ago
Energy Systems Technician
Mount Vernon, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expSchreiber Foods is a leading company in the food industry, and they are seeking an Energy Systems Technician to perform maintenance work on energy systems such as ammonia/cooling systems and boiler/steam systems. The role involves coordinating with the Maintenance Team Leader and production leadership to maximize process reliability and minimize production schedule impacts.
Food and Beverage
Responsibilities
Perform all process CP, CCP, QP, and CQP checks required for the position
Follow reaction plans for Food Safety, Food Quality and customer requirement deviations
Be able to identify and understand customer requirements and assist in assuring proper production operation
Must follow Good Manufacturing Practices and good housekeeping guidelines
Must follow safety guidelines, wear designated Personal Protective Equipment, conform to regulatory requirements and assure Food Safety measures are followed
The Technician performs maintenance work within the allocation of time needed to complete
All work performed and parts used will be documented in the CMMS
Modifies, fabricates, and upgrades to plant equipment following process change procedure or MOC if applicable
Implements and completes preventive maintenance tasks
Uses preventive and predictive maintenance techniques and tools to generate corrective work requests and improve equipment reliability
Conducts troubleshooting and repair activities
Identifies parts, supplies, and tools needed for follow up corrective work or as needed
Tracks and reports pertinent performance metric information to assist in creating action plans and improvement ideas based on the tracking data
Continues training as directed for certification levels and to stay current in maintenance techniques
Qualification
Required
Level 2 Ramsey test with a passing score
Pass Ramsay B&R Test Level 2
Pass all Learning Log Assignments
Pass off B&R Level 2 check sheet
Boiler 1 School
Ammonia 1 School
6m skills
Hands-On Testing
Troubleshooting test (simutech)
Ordering Parts
Print Reading
improvement Project
Successful Leader Eval
Communicate with plant leadership, vendors, contractors, other maintenance partners, and line operators to coordinate work and resolve issues
The ability to train basic level peers in elective or other areas as assigned
Perform peer to peer technical training in areas of expertise as assigned or required
Ability to train operators on advanced equipment care and operation as assigned or required
Visual Work Instruction, eAM, MS Office Products (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint), PDF Reader, Snipping Tool, and other applicable software as needed or required by position
Assign parts to work orders, read and interpret failure codes, follow-ups, use of personal devices or scanners if applicable
Performs work in applicable systems in compliance with VWI's
Demonstrate general computer and word processing skills
Ability to document VWI's for common work activities as needed
Ability to create and run personalized searches in the CMMS software
Use of power tools, tap and die, volt/multi-meter, soldering iron, bearing heater, laser alignment tool, infrared, ultrasonic, Megger to identify and correct machine issues
Follows OEM or VWI instructions for fastener selection
Repair and trouble shoot basic systems
Ability to read pneumatic and hydraulic schematics
Can demonstrate the ability to properly change out bearings and seals
Follow established lubrication tasking using appropriate tools (grease caddy, ultrasonic unit, or volumetric grease gun) to apply correct lubrication
Detect wear, initiate corrective work request, and perform corrective maintenance prior to catastrophic failure
Ability to correctly identify and prevent lubrication related failures
Ability to troubleshoot and repair motors and transmissions
Detect wear, initiate corrective work request, and perform corrective maintenance prior to catastrophic failure
Ability to detect servo position and resolve general servo fault conditions
Demonstrate and use trouble shooting tools such as: Various meters, HMI's, ultrasonic, schematics, and others as needed for required equipment repairs throughout the facility
Ability to identify and correct mechanical, basic electrical and electromechanical, and basic instrumentation problems
Troubleshoot using schematics or blueprints
Ability to specify correct alternative part using parts data and specifications in addition to P&IDs, schematics, blueprints or other appropriate documents
Understanding and troubleshooting of electrical and controllers
Under the guidance of an Electronic Tech who knows the code and is giving instructions, performs basic electrical task as assigned
Ability to read P&ID schematics
Ability to distinguish or identify standard sensors and other instrumentation
Ability to change out failed like for like common electrical or instrumentation parts independently
Ability to change out more complex parts using VWI's, Electronic Tech instructions, or OEM documentation
Perform preventative and predictive or condition-based monitoring activities as assigned
Ability to identify and correct mechanical wear
Demonstrated ability to identify root cause for failure and improve PM/PdM to improve critical equipment reliability
Ability to repair dryers and air compressors, Boilers Hot and Cold water systems
Certification 2
Certification 2 Air handlers
Certification 2 Ammonia systems
Certification 2 Operator 1 and PSM knowledge
Ability to repair guards, shields, brackets, area equipment as assigned or needed
Fabricate parts according to supplied drawings or schematics where applicable
Demonstrate ability to arc weld, MIG and TIG weld, oxy/acet. weld meeting requirements by food safety zone
Be an officer on Hazwoper team, CPR, First Aid if qualified and requested to fill an available position on the team
Use of precision tools, proper setup of lathe and mill
Recognize and follow OEM tolerance and material recommendations
Has general knowledge of main electrical feeds and can use the one line drawing to isolate or locate major electrical components or panels
Has general knowledge of main water supply feeds, backflow preventers, main water shut off, and branch isolation valves
Has general knowledge of plant fire system and area zones, system triggers, and most common faults
Can locate and read trouble codes on panels
Can communicate codes effectively and provide basic reset commands via telephone if needed or assigned
3 years minimum Energy Systems experience
Must be able to perform at the described skill level in order to attain and retain the level certification
Continued learning to achieve certification or required skills and abilities as dictated by company needs required to attain and retain level certification
The ability to communicate with leadership, vendors, contractors, other maintenance partners, line operators via phone, fax, email, text, and person-to-person
Overtime can be expected if the workload requires it
The position will require continuous advancement of technical knowledge and skills
Applicants must demonstrate success in training courses and will be expected to actively participate in assigned or elected training courses to refresh fundamental skills and match technology needs within the company
The position will require the ability to multi-task and the ability to shift priorities quickly
Applicants must pass the company's testing requirement for maintenance positions and local plant tests for maintenance jobs
Applicants Must Also Meet All Other Schreiber Bid Qualifications
Benefits
A 401(k) plan that includes up to an 8 percent Schreiber match and has been recognized as Best-in-Class for companies with 5,000-plus employees.
Competitive medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits without a waiting period, including second-opinion medical consultation with specialists
Wellness resources, including a fitness reimbursement program and access to an interactive personalized online wellness program
Paid vacation and holidays
Professional growth and development opportunities through training and our Education Assistance Program
Childcare costs. Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare. Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.
Company
Schreiber Foods
Schreiber provides dairy favorites to people around the globe.
10001+ employees
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