Refrigeration & HVAC Technician - 1st Shift

Beyond Meat•Charlestown Township, PA

6d•$31 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

At Beyond The Plant Protein Company, we started with simple questions. Why do you need an animal to create meat? Why can’t you build meat directly from plants? Thus, we make plant-based meats that allow families to eat more, not less, of the traditional dishes they love while feeling great about the health, sustainability, and animal welfare benefits of plant protein. Our goal is to bring exciting change to the plate—and Beyond. Job Description We are focused on raising the bar on talent. We are dedicated to shaping an inclusive culture that drives excellence, innovation, and results by enabling talent acceleration and development, engagement, and the employee experience. The Maintenance Team is a matrix organization within the Company that is dedicated to creating food products that are leading the gold standard in plant-based proteins. We are looking for an outstanding individual to join the team located in Devault, PA as a Refrigeration & HVAC Technician. This position will be responsible for providing general mechanical and electrical maintenance and upkeep of the equipment and building related to commercial HVAC. Other tasks include working with production to increase efficiencies and reduce downtime, providing preventative maintenance, and assist with completing work orders.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED or suitable equivalent
5+ years experience as an HVAC technician, and willingness to continue education in HVAC field
Possess a Type 4 Universal EPA certification
Valid driver's license
Understanding of advanced principles of air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating
Proficient in balancing air and water treatment systems in line with HVAC protocols

Nice To Haves

Sheet metal fabrication; welding (TIG, MIG, stick experience needed); soldering
Arc flashing training / OSHA knowledge
CMMS software knowledge
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
Proficient in reading schematics and work plans
Knowledge/experience in food/beverage manufacturing facility
Ability to work after hours, over weekends and on public holidays with short or no notice
Work flexible shifts as required

Responsibilities

Installing, maintaining and repairing ventilation and air conditioning systems and equipment
Identifying maintenance risks on equipment
Diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults on all HVAC systems
Cleaning, adjusting, and repairing HVAC systems
Performing emergency repairs promptly and efficiently
Provide technical direction and on-the-job training
Keep daily logs and records of all maintenance functions
Ensuring compliance with appliance standards and within OSHA guidelines
Complying with service standards, work instructions, and requirements
Responsible for all equipment for manufacturing, distributing, and maintaining safe quality food by following good manufacturing practices, food defense, HACCP, SQF requirements, and HVAC temperatures
Maintain maintenance standards for efficiencies, continuous improvement, safety, and quality
Responsible for maintaining and servicing production equipment, completing work orders, and documenting activities
Maximize OEE, fulfilling preventative and predictive maintenance programs, root cause analysis, BBSO’s, and driving corrective actions
Setup and operate various power tools and equipment
Troubleshooting skills both in electrical and mechanical
Building and maintaining automation systems and PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers)
Participating in Energy efficiency / cost saving projects
Sheet metal fabrication and installation
Operating powered industrial equipment (forklifts, scissor lifts, cherry pickers, etc.)
Operating exhaust and ventilation systems, along with maintaining pressure dependent areas
Adhere to all facility policies concerning safety, security, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Performs other duties, as assigned, and follows through on requests in a timely manner