Corp Refrigeration Coord/PSM Specialist - Omaha, United States - BHJ

Description

BHJ USA, LLC. is a leading supplier of fresh/frozen meat blends to both the wet and dry pet food industries. We are seeking a motivated individual to perform a variety of tasks. This position is responsible for overall ammonia installation, programs, and systems for all plants within BHJ USA..

Primary objective is to utilize personnel, equipment and systems to ensure maximum production quantity and quality for the Company by performing the following tasks:

Monitor and analyze utility usage (electricity, water/sewer, gas) and propose, develop, and propose cost savings measures for all plants

Responsible for all the facilities PSM Program & Refrigeration Systems in consultation with external refrigeration company and local Refrigeration Supervisors/Managers.

Follow procedures and document as required. Notifies Plant Manager if major repairs or replacements are needed.
Demonstrate leadership in the implementation and support of a safety focused culture for all plants.

Lead in the training and development of employees for Refrigeration and PSM by managing performance and creating an environment in which employees have the opportunity to succeed.

In consultation with local Plant Manager, responsible for ensuring plant operates in compliance with all laws and regulations for refrigeration.

Assists other maintenance personnel with equipment repairs and research as required. Helps ensure that maintenance personnel are adequately trained, equipped and motivated so that maintenance programs can be accomplished in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner

In cooperation with local plan refrigeration supervisor/manager, responsible for obtaining and retaining MSDS Sheets as needed in relation to refrigeration in all plants.

Adhere to all safety guidelines and wearing of all required safety gear (PPE)
Adhere, support, and enforce all company policies and procedures
Adhere to attendance guidelines of the company.

Corporate Refrigeration Coordinator
Overall view on all ammonia installation in BHJ USA plants
Coordination of PSM programs for all our ammonia installations keeping up-to-date with control of local refrigeration specialist(s). Maintain and continuously update a secured version/copy of PSM plan for each plant in share drive file.
Prepare and update inventory for every system (system capacity, main units with age if possible) and ensuring that we have a basic technical drawing for every installation
Auditing our systems annually with report to VP Tech/Projects and VP-Operations
Reviewing all our refrigeration project CAPEX
Reporting every month to VP Tech/Projects the actual status of refrigeration for each plant (needs, challenges, issues, strengths, weakness, eventual hazards)
Proposal for energy savings plan for refrigeration
Monitoring and ensuring we follow all OSHA standards and every other local/federal laws and regulations
Staying updated on changes in laws and regulations regarding refrigeration/ammonia/PSM Programs and ensuring our local technicians have all licenses required by law
Responsible for management of Omaha PSM program along with guiding our other plants on PSM programs.
Conducts monthly PSM meetings with all plants and record notes and corrective actions.


Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
Microsoft Office
Ability to read and interpret documents and drawings
Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
Service oriented
Ability to communicate with people across all organizational levels
Ability to work as a part of a team and treat coworkers with respect
Experience in the following areas:

o Leadership

o Process improvement

o Production equipment and processes

o Meat/Food processing industry is desired but not required
Valid drivers license
College or vocational degree preferred and minimum (5) years of Refrigeration/PSM experience and/or equivalent experience and education

Must be able to work around and with raw beef, chicken, fish, lamb, or other similar raw materials and odors.

Must have the ability to use appropriate personal protective equipment when inside the plant facilities. This could include items such as steel toe footwear, hard hat, safety glasses, ear protection, and rain gear.
Ability to work flexible hours including some weekend work

Ability to travel up to 50% of the time and on routine part runs as needed in addition to at least one (2) visit per year to each plant.

Plants are located in Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, California, Indiana, and Georgia. Preferred location is Omaha, NE but may be able to reside near one of our plant locations.

We support a drug free workplace and conduct pre-employment drug screening. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. We participate in E-Verify. EEO Employer.