About Us:

Redbarn® Pet Products is a manufacturer of premium pet food, treats, and chews. For over 20 years, Redbarn has been a family-owned business, and our co-founders, Jeff and Howie, are committed to staying that way. What began in 1996 as two lifelong best friends cooking in a kitchen has flourished into what they call, one big family. Jeff and Howie are honored to have many talented people who've worked beside them for 20 years now and to support a team of more than 500 today. Together, we work every day to put a smile on your pet's face.

The Company offers competitive wages and benefits including employee discounts, company matched 401(k), Medical Insurance, Vacation and Paid Holidays.

Summary The Utilities Technician - Refrigeration and Boiler Tech maintains the day-to-day operation of ammonia refrigeration systems to ensure areas within the plant are kept at the standard temperature ranges, HVAC for buildings, and to provide refrigeration for industrial processes. Operates automatically fired boilers to generate steam that supplies heat or power for buildings or industrial processes, by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Refrigeration: Under the supervision of the Utilities Lead/ Supervisor

• Makes daily inspection of equipment and system to observe operating condition and need for repair or adjustment.
• Observes temperature, pressure and ampere readings for system and equipment and adjusts controls. NEVER overrides automatic controls without the direct supervision of a qualified operator.
• Records temperature, pressure, and other readings on logsheet at specified intervals.
• Makes periodic inspection of equipment and system to observe operating condition and need for repair or adjustment.
• Adjusts controls to isolate and clear broken lines for repair or shuts down equipment.
• Repacks pumps and compressors, cleans condensers, and replaces worn or defective parts.

Boiler:

• Observes pressure, temperature, and draft meters on panel to verify specified operation.
• Turns valves and adjusts controls to set specified fuel feed, draft openings, water level, and steam pressure of boiler.
• Observes boiler and auxiliary units to detect malfunctions and makes repairs.
• Collect and test water samples.
• Water softer-regenerate - drain and add softer to water tank.
• Maintains log of meter and gauge readings and records data such as water test results and quantity of fuel consumed.
• Documents all readings and changes as set forth by the Maintenance Manager daily.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma/ GED and has successfully passed Ammonia and Boiler Operator 1- and 6-months hands on in plant experience, and plant demonstrated ability under the supervision of a company qualified operator. Must be documented and signed off by the Maintenance Manager.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Spreadsheet software and Microsoft Word Processing software.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Redbarn® Pet Products is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Redbarn Pet Products, LLC., complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, please contact Human Resources at (562) 495-7315 or via email at jobs@redbarn.com.