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The Energy Systems Technician performs all maintenance work as assigned by the Maintenance Planner and/or the Maintenance Lead or Advisor according to the specifications as outlined in applicable Visual Work Instruction and proactive maintenance techniques. The Energy Systems Technician will be primarily responsible for work on the energy systems (ammonia/cooling systems, boiler/steam systems, and compressed air systems). Additionally, the Energy Systems Technician is responsible for responding to calls when needed. The Technician performs each assignment using the appropriate replacement parts and coordinates the schedule for the work with the Maintenance Team Leader and production leadership as needed. The Technician performs work to maximize process reliability and minimize negative impacts on production schedules.

Technician Levels & Electives:

Level 2 - Experienced technician with abilities to independently perform, document, and train others in areas of expertise on maintenance activities as assigned. Can apply learned skills and utilize tools to improve equipment reliability.

Electives - Electives are specialty areas that a partner may develop advanced skills. Electives may be requested or required based on the skills and interests of the mechanic in areas that fulfill company needs or requirements. Partners proficient in certain electives may be asked to train others in those areas and will be assigned work requiring the elective skill set. Most positions require general proficiency at level 1 for elective areas.

Essential Functions:

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. Daily 100% of time

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. Daily 100% of time

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. Daily 100%

Modifies, fabricates, and upgrades to plant equipment following process change procedure or MOC if applicable. Performs identified corrective work as assigned. Daily 25% of time

Implements and completes preventive maintenance tasks. Uses preventive and predictive maintenance techniques and tools to generate corrective work requests and improve equipment reliability.

Predictive tool and technique examples include but are not limited to: Ultrasonic, Infrared, oil analysis, various vibration analysis tools, and laser alignment tools. Daily 60% of time

Conducts troubleshooting and repair activities. Daily <15% of time

Identifies parts, supplies, and tools needed for follow up corrective work or as needed. Daily <5% of time

Tracks and reports pertinent performance metric information to assist in creating action plans and improvement ideas based on the tracking data. Daily 5% of time

Continues training as directed for certification levels and to stay current in maintenance techniques. Weekly 5% of time

Factor Category

Level 2

Education/Related Work Experience

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

Business and Leadership Responsibilities

• 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.
  Training

• 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.
  Software applications

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.
  Fasteners, Tools

• 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.

Pneumatics and Hydraulics

• Repair and trouble shoot basic systems.

• Ability to read pneumatic and hydraulic schematics.
  Lubrication Bearings and Seals

• 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.
  Drives and Transmissions

• 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

Troubleshooting

• 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.

Use of Prints to find parts or Data Specifications

• 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.

Electrical, Controllers and Instruments

• 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.

Air compressors and dryers, Boilers

• 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

Operation of engine room systems

• Certification 2
  Air handlers

• Certification 2
  Ammonia systems

• Certification 2 Operator 1 and PSM knowledge.

Fabrication

(L2-3 Elective)

• Ability to repair guards, shields, brackets, area equipment as assigned or needed.

• Fabricate parts according to supplied drawings or schematics where applicable.

Welding

(L 2-3 Elective)

• Demonstrate ability to arc weld, MIG and TIG weld, oxy/acet. weld meeting requirements by food safety zone.

Hazwoper

(L 2-3 Elective)

• Be an officer on Hazwoper team, CPR, First Aid if qualified and requested to fill an available position on the team.

Precision Measurement and Basic Machining

(L2-3 Elective)

• Use of precision tools, proper setup of lathe and mill.

• Recognize and follow OEM tolerance and material recommendations.

Plant Utilities

• 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.

• Plant Fire Suppression and Alarm Systems

• 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

• Plant Fire Suppression and Alarm Systems

• 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

Non-Essential Functions: (Occasional duties not included above). Frequency % Time

Annually

• Uses and applies Oracle eAM and generates reports that can be used in budget planning, work planning, and other similar functions. Weekly <10%

Educational/Experience/Skills Required: (Minimum Level)

EXPERIENCE: Type:

This position will require maintenance knowledge and or experience. Experienced plant operators with exposure to maintenance can be considered after passing the Ramsay test level 1 for boilers and refrigeration. Current trained shop partners will have preference.

Number of Years:

3 years minimum Energy Systems experience.

SKILLS: (Describe any special skill and/or requirements applicable to this position).

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. Overtime can be expected when other Maintenance partners are away from work.

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.

Testing Required - 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS ANALYSIS: (Describe essential physical abilities that apply to primary functions of this position. See guidelines for examples.

Attach additional page if necessary). Allocation Amount of Time Daily

Stand Frequently

Walk Frequently

Sit Frequently

Forklift Use

Lift/Carry up to 50 pounds Occasionally