Position: Facilities Lead (Yuma Plants)
Department: Facilities
Location: Yuma, AZ
Reports to: Facilities Supervisor (Yuma)
Pay Range: $30.00 - $32.75 per hour
SUMMARY
The Facilities Lead is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and replacement of all plant equipment,
systems, and facilities, including but not limited to refrigeration, electrical, pneumatic, and packaging
equipment. In this role, your primary responsibility is to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable
performance of all refrigeration and cooling equipment across all facilities, requiring technical expertise
in industrial ammonia refrigeration. During the offseason, position will lead a small crew to revitalize the
facility both aesthetically and mechanically, and oversee off-season projects across both facilities. Before
transition (the move), position will ensure all equipment is operational and tested. This role also includes
payroll responsibilities, supervising employees, and operating with minimal supervision.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Safety, Compliance, and Regulatory Knowledge
Lock-Out/Tag-Out: Proficient in equipment Lock-Out/Tag-Out requirements.
Government Regulations: Working knowledge of OSHA, FDA, GMP, HAACP requirements, and
other government regulations as they pertain to maintenance activities at a food processing
facility.
Refrigeration Safety Protocols: Ensure compliance with refrigeration safety protocols, including
proper handling and storage of ammonia and adherence to emergency response procedures.
Documentation: Maintain accurate documentation of system performance, maintenance
activities, and safety checks in compliance with regulatory and company standards.
Ammonia Refrigeration Systems
System Operation and Troubleshooting: Oversee the operation, maintenance, and
troubleshooting of ammonia refrigeration systems, including compressors, condensers,
evaporators, and associated controls.
Parameter Monitoring: Monitor and adjust refrigeration and cooling system parameters to
maintain optimal temperatures for various processes and storage facilities.
Preventive Maintenance: Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on
refrigeration systems to ensure reliable operation and adherence to safety standards.
Emergency Response: Respond to trouble calls and emergency conditions as needed.
Repair Coordination: Coordinate with vendors for repairs, parts replacement, and routine
servicing of refrigeration components as needed.
Team Training: Train and mentor team members on refrigeration system operations, safety, and
maintenance practices.
Ammonia System Components: Operate and repair ammonia system components and electrical
controls.
Mechanical Systems and Maintenance
Pumping Systems: Proficient in liquid pumping principles and able to read pump flow curves.
Rebuild liquid feed pumps such as centrifugal and positive displacement pumps.
Hydraulic Systems: Proficient in the operating principles of hydraulic systems; able to
troubleshoot and repair mechanical components.
Drive Fundamentals: Knowledgeable in mechanical drive fundamentals, including chain drive
sprocket and gearbox ratios.
Mechanical Component Replacement: Replace mechanical components of automated
equipment.
Gearboxes and Pumps: Rebuild gearboxes, power drives, centrifugal pumps, and replace
mechanical shaft seals.
Standard Tools: Proficient in the use of standard hand tools and power tools (e.g., wrenches,
drills, grinders, impact wrenches).
Electrical Systems and Controls
Diagrams and Component Identification: Ability to read electrical diagrams and identify
individual components.
Testing Equipment: Working knowledge of electrical testing equipment such as multimeters and
meggers.
High-Voltage Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot systems up to 480 volts, including complex
electrical controls, and wire three-phase motors.
Low-Voltage Control Circuits: Knowledgeable of low-voltage control circuits in automated
equipment.
PLC Functions: Understand and perform basic PLC functions, including uploading and
downloading programs.
Electrical Conduit: Run electrical conduit in compliance with code requirements.
Specialized Systems
Sodium Hypochlorite and pH Buffer Injection: Proficient in Sodium Hypochlorite (Chlorine) and
pH buffer (Smart Wash) injection systems.
Bulk Nitrogen, Magnetic Flow Meters, and Compressed Air Systems: Proficient in bulk nitrogen
systems, magnetic flow meters, and compressed air systems.
Installation and Setup
Equipment Installation: Install and set up equipment (drives, flow sensors, etc.) using vendor
manuals and specifications.
Team and Contractor Coordination
Vendor Coordination: Coordinate with vendors for repairs, parts replacement, and routine
servicing of refrigeration components as needed.
Hiring and Contractor Management: Hire and coordinate with outside contractors.
Other Duties
Order and purchasing of supplies
Payroll support and supervision of crews (10-20 employees)
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS AND ABILITIES
5 years or more experience in a maintenance supervisory position within a produce processing
plant or related manufacturer required
RETA Certification (or ability to get a RETA Certification)
Forklift Certification (Pass within one month of hire)
Able to read/write in English and communicate in Spanish
Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and good working knowledge of other Microsoft Office software
Able to travel to and from San Juan Bautista, CA, San Luis, MX and other locations as required
Willingness and ability to work occasional long and sometimes irregular hours including
working night shifts, weekends and holiday hours
Work with contractors, follow budget guidelines and timeline
Team player who will exceed assigned responsibilities and assist others to reach objectives
Strong oral and written communication skills to deliver technical information in an easily
understood manner across all departments
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is exposed to a cold (34-36 degrees F) and wet
manufacturing environment, the smell of chlorine, outside weather conditions, uneven walking surfaces,
heavy machinery, forklift traffic and loud noise.