MAINTENANCE BOILER AND REFRIGERATION SUPERINTENDENT

JBS USA; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS USA in Tolleson, AZ is seeking a Maintenance Boiler & Refrigeration Superintendent to lead a team of mechanics in ammonia refrigeration/HVAC/boiler operations. The role focuses on safety, uptime, and efficient labor usage, reporting to the Plant Engineer.

Responsibilities include training, equipment upgrades, and driving improvements in maintenance performance while maintaining a strong safety culture and adherence to SOPs and 5S practices.

Qualifications

• Two years in commercial refrigeration/boiler operation or equivalent education.
• Strong math skills for basic calculations.
• Ability to supervise and manage a team.
• Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout safety programs.
• Understanding refrigeration systems and HVAC concepts.

Responsibilities

• Train maintenance mechanics in ammonia refrigeration/HVAC/boiler operations.
• Direct and monitor maintenance of plant machinery and facilities.
• Schedule team, materials, and equipment to optimize resources.
• Install, repair, and modify refrigeration/HVAC and boiler equipment.
• Maintain shop cleanliness and 5S procedures.
• Support safety audits and incident investigations.
• Monitor progress toward department goals.
• Assist in quality improvements, cost reduction, and yield control.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Refrigeration & boiler ops

Supervisory experience

Basic math

Lockout/Tagout safety

Electrical systems knowledge

Reading schematics

Communication skills

MS Office basics

Safety awareness

Education

Two years in commercial refrigeration environment/boiler operation

Job description

Description

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