Job DescriptionRefrigeration SpecialistNew Ulm PlantBenefits & Compensation Overview: Medical. Dental. Vision. Additional perks: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), access to shop at the Company Store. Health Savings Account (HSA) or Health Reimbursement Account (HRA). Refrigeration Specialist positions begin at $33.10 per hour. Non-Union (FOIP) Field Operations Incentive Plant. Work Schedule: Weekly Rotating Shifts for Production Employees, Monday through Friday. Shift start time depends on the department, but weekly rotations begin on 3rd, 2nd, and then 1st shift. Plant & Community Overview: Plant Overview: The Kraft Heinz Plant in New Ulm has been a workplace of choice in the community since its opening in 1955. Current products include Velveeta, Velveeta Mini-Block, Kraft Deli-Deluxe, and Foodservice for popular restaurant chains. 400 Hourly Employees. 23 Salaried Employees. Average tenured employee is 12 years of service. Over 125 employees have more than 20 years of service. There is over 5,000 years of experience in the New Ulm Plant! Community Overview: Welcome to our Community! Job Overview: Under the direction of the Sr. Maintenance Supervisor, the Refrigeration Specialist is responsible for the safe, efficient and reliable operation, maintenance and monitoring of the sliced cheese and plant coolers ammonia refrigeration, plant vacuum, compressed air, process steam, steam plant heating, steam condensate, hot/cold water, Kathabars, HVAC, fire protection and chill water systems. Must have a critical awareness of operating parameters and perform sensitive adjustments of complex controls on equipment, for varying operating characteristics. Must have a complete understanding of all machinery including operating adjustments, maintenance and troubleshooting. The daily operation is moderately varied and involves mastery, skill, art and judgment which can be achieved only after years of exposure to the job. This person must be familiar with all basic hand and power tools and have a current fork truck operator's license. Will require the use of emergency, respiratory, PPE which requires passing of yearly medical physical and attend HAZWOPER training course. Is a primary member of the Emergency Response Team and must be knowledgeable of all emergency response procedures, especially action regarding ammonia releases to the environment and isolation/containment thereof and is subject to call in at any time including weekends and holidays. The job expectations are to work from brief verbal as well as moderately complex written instructions with minimal supervision and without close observation. Performing all functions while complying to and implementing the requirements of the OSHA Process Safety Management program is paramount. Needs to have a basic understanding of chemical treatment usage, reasoning and formulation requiring the use of decimals and fractions in math. Computer usage and knowledge is necessary for the tracking and operation of the systems operated. This person must be able to work toward obtaining a MN 1st Class B License. Uses communication skills to coordinate jobs and train other mechanics, technicians and boiler engineers. Responsible for aiding in the installation of project related equipment as directed by Maintenance Supervisors and Project Engineers. Responsibilities & Duties: Operates monitors and maintains the ammonia refrigeration system, including compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, accumulators, chill water system, vessels and computerized control system. Operates monitors and maintains the sliced cheese refrigeration system including starting and stopping for production needs, chill roll washing, seals, ammonia pumps and surge drums. Operates monitors and maintains processing chill water systems. Operates monitors and maintains the sliced cheese room's Kathabar systems including filter changes, chemical integrity and the ammonia refrigeration systems. Operates monitors and maintains the am onia refrigeration system for processing vessels. Operates monitors and maintains the plant's HVAC systems including unit air conditioners, ventilation units, exhaust fans, heating and air conditioning package units, and computerized control system. Monitors and maintains the CFC cooler and freezer units. Operates and maintains the compressed air system including compressors, accumulators, dryers, heat exchanger, filters and distribution system. Operates and maintains the plant vacuum system including pumps, filters and distribution system. Maintains the hot, cold and soft water systems including heaters, conditioners and distribution system. Operates monitors and maintains the fire protection systems including automatic sprinklers, pumps, hydrants and fire extinguishers. Operates the steam generating boilers as necessary relief of the Boiler Operators and helps maintain the steam distribution system. Monitors and maintains the emergency services of eyewash/shower stations, gas masks, SCBAs and other PPE. Involved and operates all functions of the ammonia refrigeration systems following all guidelines of the OSHA Process Safety Management program. Will perform all special tasks of the PSM program as directed. Involved active member of emergency response team including training, drills, equipment readiness, system knowledge and passing of medical physical. Effects emergency repairs on plant equipment using full personal protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus with regard to extremely hazardous ammonia systems and removal of asbestos containing materials. Writes work requests as needed, plans and schedules own and other appropriate work, organizes and maintains up-to-date parts and service manuals, orders parts, chemical supplies and filter media. Attends training and performs all other duties as directed. Assists in keeping the entire Powerhouse area and equipment clean and in spruced condition by painting as becomes necessary. Assists in keeping areas and equipment within the job responsibilities clean and in spruced condition by painting as becomes necessary. Keeps tools and equipment free of grease, oils and dirt. Accordingly, is responsible for sanitizing tools and parts used in the repair of chill rolls and other sensitive equipment. After performing maintenance, whether an emergency repair or routine P.M. is responsible for returning the equipment to a sanitized, production ready state. Must have complete understanding and adhere to the plant Good Manufacturing policies in the Powerhouse, equipment and production areas. Utilizes proper materials during repair or construction to provide safe, durable and reliable system and equipment operation. Operates the ammonia refrigeration, high pressure steam generation, compressed air, house vacuum, soft, hot and cold water, HVAC and chill roll systems for provision of quality product manufacturing. Operates and repairs the extremely hazardous ammonia refrigeration systems in accordance with the OSHA Process Safety Management Regulations to provide reliable, efficient and safe operation. Operates and repairs the high pressure, steam generating boilers and system in accordance with the Minnesota Department of... For full info follow application link. It is the continuing policy of The Kraft Heinz Company to afford full equal employment opportunity to qualified employees and applicants, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental handicaps, military or veteran status, sexual preference, or any other protected condition or characteristic in conformity with all applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations. Final candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without Company sponsorship. Exceptions requesting work visa sponsorship will be reviewed on a case to case basis.