MAINTENANCE BOILER AND REFRIGERATION SUPERINTENDENT

JBS USA; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS USA in Tolleson, AZ seeks a Maintenance Boiler & Refrigeration Superintendent to lead a team of mechanics. You will oversee safety, downtime, and labor efficiency while coordinating scheduling and equipment upgrades.

The role requires 2 years in refrigeration/boiler environments, strong supervisory skills, and proficiency with schematics, math, and basic computing. Weekend shifts and flexible hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Two years in commercial refrigeration environment/boiler operation.
• Basic math including addition, subtraction, multiplication and percentages.
• Knowledge of supervisory management practices and principles.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions.
• Understanding of ammonia refrigeration, HVAC and boiler systems.
• Effective communication with co-workers.
• Basic computer skills (email, timekeeping, Word, Excel).
• Lockout/Tagout safety awareness and company safety policies.
• Reading electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Trains maintenance mechanics in ammonia refrigeration/HVAC/boiler operations.
• Directs and monitors maintenance of plant machinery and facilities.
• Schedules people, materials and equipment to optimize resources.
• Installs, repairs and modifies refrigeration/HVAC and boiler equipment.
• Assists in safety audits and accident investigations.
• Maintains shop cleanliness and 5S procedures.
• Participates in investigations of quality improvements and cost reductions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Refrigeration systems

Math skills

Communication

Reading schematics

Time management

Computer skills

Lockout/Tagout

Safety programs

Weekend shifts

Tools

Lockout/Tagout

Job description

Description

Position at JBS USA

Description

++POSITION SUMMARY: The maintenance boiler & refrigeration superintendent manages a team of boiler & refrigeration mechanics. The superintendent is responsible for achieving department goals in safety, work order completion, downtime and labor hours. The supervisor reports to the plant engineer.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES++ include the following. Other duties may be assigned

• Trains other maintenance mechanics in ammonia refrigeration/HVAC/boiler operations.
• Directs and monitors the maintenance of plant machinery and facilities. Makes recommendations and works with others to plan and implement improvements.
• Promotes department and company goodwill through proactive team member communication.
• Schedules people, materials and equipment to most effectively and efficiently utilize departmental resources to achieve the mission of JBS. Determines work assignments and makes changes as necessary to accommodate staffing and production needs.
• Installs new equipment, repairs and modifies existing refrigeration/HVAC and boiler equipment.
• Offers feedback for team member performance evaluation to the PSM Coordinator
• Maintains and leads shop cleanliness and 5S procedures
• Assists in maintaining the production area for cleanliness in accordance with company's SOP standards
• Recognizes safety hazards, performs safety audits and assists with accident investigation.
• Monitors progress against department goals and covers in crew meetings
• Assists in investigation of quality improvements, cost reduction, method improvement, yield control and equipment maintenance
• Performs other duties as assigned

++KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES++

• Two years in commercial refrigeration environment/boiler operation and or accredited education
• Demonstrated ability to perform basic math skills including: addition, subtraction, division, multiplication and percentage calculations
• Working knowledge of supervisory management practices and principles.
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions.
• Working knowledge of refrigeration principles and understanding of plant refrigeration systems, electric and mechanical procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively with others in a manner that maintains harmony with co-workers
• Basic computer skills (e-mail, time and attendance, word and excel)
• Knowledgeable in Lockout/Tagout and is aware of requirement for Lockout/Tagout safety as well as other company safety programs and policies.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems
• Ability to read and understand schematics
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Willing to work weekends and various shifts

JBS is an equal opportunity employer.

EOE, including disability/vets