About the position
Conagra Brands is seeking a Utility (HVAC) Technician for its Fort Madison, Iowa manufacturing plant. This full-time position offers a starting wage of $29.12 per hour, with a targeted standard wage of $30.95 per hour, and additional shift differentials of $0.45 for 2nd shift and $1.00 for 3rd shift. The Utility Technician will be responsible for the daily troubleshooting and preventative maintenance of the plant's utility equipment and devices. This role requires participation in the facilities and maintenance work systems, emphasizing teamwork and leadership. The technician will report directly to the Maintenance Manager and will work a rotating swing shift. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of electrical theory as it applies to heating and air conditioning systems. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, installing, and repairing plant refrigeration equipment, as well as understanding the components and principles of the refrigeration cycle. The technician will also be expected to operate and maintain various heating and cooling systems, including hydronic systems and boilers, while ensuring compliance with safety parameters and operational codes. In addition to technical skills, the role requires effective communication skills for training and collaboration within the team. The technician will be involved in planning and scheduling work, leading training sessions, and implementing continuous improvements on equipment. Conagra Brands is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily troubleshooting and preventative care of the plant's utility equipment and devices.
- Participate in facilities and maintenance work systems through teamwork and leadership.
- Demonstrate understanding of electrical theory as it applies to heating and air conditioning.
- Troubleshoot, install, and repair plant refrigeration equipment.
- Understand components, principles, and operation of the refrigeration cycle.
- Use air properties and load calculations for troubleshooting air conditioning systems.
- Operate, troubleshoot, and repair plant heating equipment.
- Troubleshoot combustion and electrical problems in fossil fuel equipment.
- Understand theories and principles of heat pumps and condensing furnaces.
- Explain capacity control, methods of unloading, and principles of electronic air cleaning.
- Understand operation and components of domestic refrigerators, freezers, and ice makers.
- Troubleshoot and repair domestic refrigeration equipment.
- Operate the sludge plant in various areas including intake primary treatment and aeration.
- Perform water testing in areas such as free chlorine, conductivity, and PH.
- Understand flow of drain distribution in various wastewater systems.
- Train and qualify in areas such as confined space entry and emergency responder training.
- Perform general maintenance of wastewater equipment including pumps and control systems.
- Understand biology of activated sludge and its requirements.
- Demonstrate ability to operate hydronic systems and hot water systems.
- Understand theory and principles of fire tube and water tube boilers.
- Operate, troubleshoot, and repair the plant's boilers.
- Understand code stamps, symbols, and jurisdictional summaries related to boiler operations.
- Perform tests and procedures related to water treatment and boiler maintenance.
- Operate and test groundwater systems and perform water testing.
- Understand chemistry of water treatment and cold-water distribution systems.
- Work in a team environment and develop training materials.
- Schedule and plan work through the planning team and complete project work.
- Provide technical leadership within their skill area and implement continuous improvements.
Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to understand electrical theory as it applies to HVAC systems.
- Experience in troubleshooting, installing, and repairing refrigeration equipment.
- Knowledge of the refrigeration cycle and its components.
- Ability to perform air properties and load calculations for HVAC systems.
- Experience in operating and maintaining heating equipment and hydronic systems.
- Knowledge of combustion and electrical systems in fossil fuel equipment.
- Understanding of heat pumps and condensing furnaces principles.
- Ability to operate and maintain domestic refrigeration equipment.
- Experience in wastewater treatment processes and equipment maintenance.
- Knowledge of activated sludge biology and its operational requirements.
- Ability to operate and maintain boilers and understand safety parameters.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with emergency responder training and hazardous chemical training.
- Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies in maintenance operations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life, accident, and disability insurance
- 401(k)/pension eligibility
- Financial wellness programs
- Stock purchase plan
- Career development opportunities
- Employee resource groups
- Paid-time off and volunteer opportunities
