MAINTENANCE BOILER AND REFRIGERATION SUPERINTENDENT

Pilgrim; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS seeks a Maintenance Boiler and Refrigeration Superintendent to lead a team of boiler and refrigeration mechanics in Tolleson, AZ. You will ensure safety, track downtime, and drive efficient work orders while maintaining plant equipment and facilities.

The role requires experience in ammonia refrigeration/HVAC/boiler operations and strong supervisory skills to manage staffing, training, and performance. Weekend and shift flexibility is needed.

Qualifications

• Two years in commercial refrigeration environment/boiler operation
• Ability to follow verbal and written directions
• Knowledge of refrigeration principles and plant systems

Responsibilities

• Trains other maintenance mechanics in ammonia refrigeration/HVAC/boiler operations.
• Directs and monitors the maintenance of plant machinery and facilities; plans and implements improvements.
• Schedules people, materials and equipment to maximize resource use and meet production needs.
• Maintains and leads shop cleanliness and 5S procedures.
• Assists in maintaining the production area for cleanliness per SOPs.
• Recognizes safety hazards; performs safety audits and assists with investigations.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Basic math

Communication

Reading schematics

Electrical systems knowledge

Refrigeration knowledge

Lockout/Tagout

Minimal supervision

Education

Two years in commercial refrigeration environment/boiler operation

Tools

Lockout/Tagout procedures

Job description

MAINTENANCE BOILER AND REFRIGERATION SUPERINTENDENT

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.