Industrial Refrigeration Mechanic III
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ABOUT THE JOB
The Role
This position will report to: Facility Maintenance Assistant Manager
Travel Requirements: Based on Business needs 7-10%
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Shift:1 - Occasional OT Based on Company needs
Employment Category: Full-Time Regular
Pay Range: $30.23/Hr. to $38.00/Hr.
Onsite Position
JOB STATEMENT:Maintenance Mechanic 3 is an advanced-level maintenance position responsible for troubleshooting repairing maintaining and improving winery processing equipment facility systems utilities refrigeration electrical systems controls and other critical plant equipment. The position supports safe reliable and efficient operation of the winery by diagnosing complex equipment problems performing major repairs and equipment modifications and identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability and performance.
The Mechanic 3 applies advanced mechanical electrical controls refrigeration HVAC/R and utility knowledge across the winery. This includes processing and production equipment material-handling systems facility infrastructure industrial refrigeration HVAC/R electrical systems instrumentation and controls and critical utilities such as compressed air water boilers steam SO₂ nitrogen fire protection and wastewater systems.
The Mechanic 3 works with minimal supervision on complex maintenance activities and serves as a senior technical resource for the Maintenance Department. The position provides technical guidance and mentoring to Mechanic 1 and Mechanic 2 employees supports preventive and predictive maintenance and reliability initiatives and recognizes when additional support from the Chief Mechanic contractors vendors engineering or Maintenance leadership is required
- Operate maintain diagnose and repair all ammonia refrigeration SO2 boiler and utility systems at an advanced level serving as the primary technical resource for these systems within the maintenance department.
- Perform advanced troubleshooting repair inspection installation and preventive and predictive maintenance on winery processing equipment production systems conveyors pumps motors gearboxes drives material-handling equipment and related machinery.
- Diagnose complex mechanical electrical controls instrumentation refrigeration HVAC/R and utility system problems and determine appropriate corrective actions.
- Troubleshoot electrical systems from 24V through 480V including motors starters contactors breakers fuses VFDs sensors controls and related components within applicable training and authorization.
- Troubleshoot repair and maintain PLCs instrumentation sensors control devices and other industrial automation systems.
- Perform major equipment repairs overhauls installations modifications alignments and equipment improvements.
- Troubleshoot repair and maintain industrial ammonia refrigeration HVAC/R compressors condensers evaporators pumps valves controls and related equipment.
- Diagnose ammonia refrigeration system performance issues involving suction and discharge pressures temperatures refrigerant flow oil management system levels condenser performance evaporator performance and related operating conditions.
- Perform and support refrigeration system pump-downs startup and shutdown procedures defrost operations equipment changeovers and other system operating activities within applicable training and authorization.
- Provide advanced technical support for critical winery utility systems including compressed air wells and water systems boilers and steam SO₂ nitrogen fire protection wastewater pumps valves piping and associated controls.
- Monitor equipment and system operating conditions and identify opportunities to improve reliability efficiency safety and performance.
- Support equipment startups shutdowns commissioning major repairs and equipment modification projects.
- Assist in developing and improving preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for critical equipment and systems.
- Perform root-cause troubleshooting and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurring failures downtime and production interruptions.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics mechanical drawings P&IDs refrigeration diagrams equipment manuals and technical documentation.
- Provide technical guidance mentoring and hands-on support to Mechanic 1 and Mechanic 2 employees.
- Assist with training and development of maintenance personnel in mechanical electrical controls refrigeration utility and equipment maintenance skills.
- Identify conditions requiring specialized expertise and communicate recommendations to the Chief Mechanic Maintenance Supervisor vendors contractors engineering or other resources.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation in the CMMS and follow established maintenance procedures.
- Support a culture of safety reliability continuous improvement teamwork and accountability.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications and Skill Expectations: The qualifications knowledge skills and abilities listed in this job description represent the overall expectations for the position and are intended to describe the general level of competency required for the classification. An individual is not required to possess every listed skill or qualification at the time of placement or promotion; however the individual should demonstrate proficiency in the majority of the core competencies associated with the position.
Education/Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of industrial maintenance experience or an equivalent combination of trade school apprenticeship education and experience.
- Demonstrated advanced mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing food processing winery or similar industrial environment.
- Demonstrated experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems and controls including motors motor controls VFDs PLCs sensors and instrumentation.
- Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and maintaining complex winery processing and production equipment.
- Significant experience with industrial refrigeration ammonia refrigeration HVAC/R and critical utility systems preferred.
- Demonstrated industrial refrigeration experience with working knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems system operation troubleshooting and safe maintenance practices.
- Experience with ammonia refrigeration system startup/shutdown pump-down procedures defrost systems oil management leak response and operating parameter monitoring preferred.
- Experience with compressed air water systems pumps boilers steam SO₂ nitrogen fire protection wastewater or similar industrial utility systems preferred.
- Experience performing major equipment repairs overhauls installations modifications and corrective maintenance.
- Advanced welding fabrication pipe fitting equipment installation and equipment modification experience preferred.
- Experience providing technical guidance mentoring or training to other maintenance personnel preferred.
- High school diploma or GED required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Technical school apprenticeship or industry certification in industrial maintenance electrical HVAC/R refrigeration controls or a related trade is a plus.
- EPA HVAC/R and/or RETA certification is a plus.
- Valid drivers license required.
- Must successfully complete a background check and drug screening in accordance with company policy.
Knowledge of:
- Advanced mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting of industrial processing and production equipment.
- Pumps motors gearboxes conveyors drives bearings mechanical power transmission and related equipment.
- Industrial electrical systems motor controls starters contactors VFDs PLCs instrumentation sensors and electronic controls.
- Winery processing and material-handling equipment and associated mechanical and electrical systems.
- Industrial ammonia refrigeration systems HVAC/R equipment refrigeration controls and related components.
- Critical winery utility systems including compressed air water boilers steam SO₂ nitrogen fire protection and wastewater.
- Electrical schematics mechanical drawings P&IDs refrigeration diagrams equipment manuals and technical specifications.
- Welding fabrication pipe fitting equipment installation and modification techniques.
- Preventive and predictive maintenance practices and equipment reliability principles.
- Root-cause analysis and advanced troubleshooting methods.
- Lockout/Tagout procedures safe work practices and applicable safety requirements.
- Applicable electrical codes company procedures and industry best practices.
Ability to:
- Troubleshoot complex winery processing mechanical electrical controls refrigeration HVAC/R facility and utility systems.
- Diagnose failures and identify root causes rather than simply correcting symptoms.
- Safely perform advanced maintenance activities within applicable training certification and authorization requirements.
- Analyze equipment operating conditions and determine appropriate repairs adjustments modifications or replacement requirements.
- Troubleshoot ammonia refrigeration systems by evaluating system pressures temperatures levels controls refrigerant flow compressor operation condenser and evaporator performance and other operating conditions.
- Safely perform authorized maintenance and operating activities on ammonia refrigeration systems and recognize conditions requiring immediate escalation or specialized refrigeration support.
- Interpret technical drawings schematics P&IDs manuals and control documentation.
- Make sound technical decisions while balancing safety reliability production quality and cost.
- Perform major repairs equipment overhauls installations modifications and troubleshooting with minimal supervision.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Mechanic 1 and Mechanic 2 employees.
- Communicate technical information effectively with maintenance production leadership vendors contractors and other departments.
- Recognize when specialized expertise engineering contractors vendors or additional resources are required.
- Recommend improvements that increase equipment reliability safety efficiency maintainability and production performance.
- Adapt to changing equipment technology processes and maintenance requirements.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to lift and move up to 75 pounds.
- Frequent forward reaching bending kneeling standing and walking.
- Ability to remain on feet for extended periods.
- Occasional stair climbing.
- Ability to work at various heights and in awkward positions.
- Ability to perform physical maintenance tasks for extended periods.
- Ability to work in industrial environments with exposure to machinery noise water chemicals heat cold and other environmental conditions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Frequently work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Exposure to moderate high noise levels.
- May be exposed to dust chemicals water steam machinery moving equipment and other industrial conditions.
- May be required to work in confined spaces elevated areas or other challenging maintenance environments when properly trained and authorized.
- May be required to work overtime weekends holidays or on-call assignments based on business and production needs
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: When working in production or maintenance areas the employee is required to wear appropriate PPE including:
- Safety glasses with side shields.
- High-visibility safety vest or appropriate high-visibility clothing.
- Hearing protection is required.
- Head protection is required.
- Proper safety footwear.
- Additional PPE as required for the specific task or work environment
WHAT WE OFFER At Broco Wine Company we understand that our success is driven by our talented committed workforce. We value the contributions each employee makes to our achievements and our aim is to offer a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive helping us attract and retain top talent. Our Benefits are crafted to support the needs of our employees and their families ensuring the package is simple to understand easy to access and affordable for all.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life and AD&D
- Voluntary life and AD&D
- Group Short-Term Disability
- Group Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Critical Illness
- Voluntary Accident & Injury
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401K
- Paid time off
EEO STATEMENT:Bronco Wine Company is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without discrimination based on race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability status protected veteran status genetic information or any other characteristic safeguarded by law.
We are committed to cultivating an environment where every individual feels valued respected and empowered to reach their full potential.
Reasonable Accommodations:We will provide reasonable accommodation to assist individuals with disabilities in performing essential job functions. If you wish to apply for a position at Bronco Wine Company and require special assistance during the application process or if you believe you do not meet the necessary qualifications for a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to discuss potential accommodations please reach out to our Human Resources at for further assistance or guidance.
Recruitment AgenciesBronco Wine Company does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bronco Wine Company is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
