at Americold Logistics, LLC in Garden City, Kansas, United States
Job Description
Lead Maintenance Tech
Job Locations
US-KS-Garden City
Location : Name
Garden City
ID
2024-29883
Functional Group
Maintenance
Work Days
Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Shift Start Hours
7:30 AM
Shift End Hours
4:30 PM
About Us
Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen product reaches foods suppliers, restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage. Our customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety in order to deliver on their commitments.
What You'll Do
Primary Responsibility:
Provide assistance and guidance to fellow maintenance technicians in relation to all aspects of repairs, assignments, maintenance processes. Lead and coordinate the work of other maintenance technicians. Provide maintenance, MHE, and refrigeration support as necessary to ensure operational objectives are met. Assist supervisor/manager with daily operational needs. Will direct and oversee the work of contractors.
Essential Functions:
* Provides oversight to maintenance associates as necessary to ensure execution of department objectives/assignments, while performing duties associated with the maintenance technician role.
* Performs operation, repair and adjustment of refrigeration system. Monitors system performance and determine when system is not operating correctly and recommend corrective actions.
* Engages in troubleshooting of MHE, Building, and Refrigeration equipment systems to driving root cause analysis and implement proactive solutions.
* Replaces components within the refrigeration's system, with safe LOTO procedures and in accordance with PSM program. Able to perform basic pump out/evacuate refrigerant as necessary for valve replacement and/or repair.
* Analyzes equipment performance and develop solutions to improve reliability and availability.
* Reviews inspection and repair reports and observe progress of work on major overhauls to evaluate efficiency and work quality.
* Inspects completed work for compliance to blueprints, specifications, and safety standards.
* Leads and maintains Maintenance Excellence efforts across site to drive continuous improvement.
* Ensures accurate preventive maintenance records within the CMMS System
* Keeps work area and tools 6S'd (well maintained, clean, organized, etc.), and performs housekeeping duties as required.
* Performs related work and other job assignments as required.
* Leads the capability development of facility technicians to increase functional understanding of equipment, troubleshooting skills, and technical competence.
* Ensures effective communication across all shifts of maintenance regarding execution of departmental objectives and assignments.
* Ensures compliance with all company, local, state, & federal regulations / policies.
What Experience You Need
Qualifications & Experience:
* High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
* 7 years' industrial maintenance experience.
* Completion of RETA Operator course preferred. In lieu of RETA course - successful completion of industry recognized Industrial Ammonia Refrigeration training (Stellar, Frick, GCAP/Lanier or employer comparable training program), equivalent in scope will be considered.
* CARO and CIRO certification preferred.
* Skilled in all disciplines of maintenance (industrial refrigeration, material handling equipment, dock door/leveler, plumbing, electrical, and building maintenance)
* Required to successfully complete assigned Industrial Refrigeration and maintenance courses.
* Required to train in HAZMAT, obtain and maintain the certification.
* Certified to test sprinkler systems (where applicable) or able to gain certification within 90 days from hire date.
* High level of knowledge with OSHA PSM program required.
* Knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management System (SAP Preferred).
* Requires competent and demonstrable computer skills (MS Office Suite -Excel, Word, PPT, Outlook)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
* Fully competent in mechanical knowledge and ability.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Mathematical and documentation skills necessary.
* Ability to oversee and inspect work performed by all levels of maintenance associates.
* Ability to work with hands in mechanically oriented situations.
* Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
* Proficient use of testing equipment.
* Must be able to work flexible shifts if required, including on call.
* Share knowledge, train and develop less experienced technicians.
Physical Requirements:
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Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities, and Drug Free Workforce
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Job Posting:
12839825
Posted On:
Feb 12, 2024
Updated On:
Feb 17, 2024
