Company Description

Foster Farms has been serving families since 1939. Since the founding days, Foster Farms has always been committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting poultry products available. Our commitment to excellence, honesty, quality, service, and our valued TEAM Members will shine through in everything we do.

Foster Farms is always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Farms TEAM. We offer the experience of a large organization; however, we operate like a family business. More than half of our job openings are filled by internal promotion, and we encourage TEAM Members to gain a variety of experiences across different functional groups.

Job Description

Pay Rate: $76,550 to $95,700 per year.

• Responsible for managing all elements of PSM, RMP and CAA 608 programs, regulatory compliance and the integrity of the industrial refrigerant systems, including ammonia and other cooling process systems for multiple facilities located at Foster Farms Corporate Complex located in Livingston, CA. 
• Conduct gap analysis, prepare documents pertaining to compliance with regulatory requirements, facilitate meetings, perform and participate in MOC’s, PHA’s PSSR’s, PSM Audits, MI’s etc, Interface with engineering, plant management and maintenance and safety/risk management.
• Conduct training with Foster Farms personnel to ensure competency and that processes/protocols are followed.
• Ensure the continuous training and competency of all ammonia refrigeration technicians/engineers and other affected plant level personnel.
• Coordination with vendors/contractors.
• Ensure compliance with Corporate Safety/Risk Management policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

requirements:

• Must be able to work with minimal supervision, self-motivated and directed.
• Must have a minimum three (3) years on the job experience in industrial refrigeration, preferably with two stage ammonia systems.
• Must possess a 2 year technical degree or equivalent.
• Affiliation with Refrigeration Engineers Technician Association (RETA) Certification.
• OSHA Certification.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to withstand walking, lifting, bending, stooping, climbing ladders, walking on roofs and working in confined spaces.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions.
• Ability to lift 50lbs.
• Ability to read and understand P&ID’s (Piping and Instrument Diagrams) and technical specifications (Ammonia Refrigeration).
• Ability to read and understand complex regulatory requirements.
• Ability to conform to all OSHA< PSM, HAZMAT and program regulations.
• Competent in OSHA Emergency Response Requirements.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent work habits in line with good manufacturing practices.
• Competency in RAGAGEP (Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices).
• Ability to demonstrate safe work habits.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility with work schedule including shift work, weekends, holidays and extended hours as needed/required.
• Ability to work efficiently with little to no supervision.
• Ability to read, write and perform basic math.
• Effective Communicator.
• Ability to follow detailed oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work well with others as an effective team player.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, initiative and pride in work.
• Must be trained in lock-out tag-out and safe work practices.
• Must have proven ability to understand refrigeration blueprints, PHA’s, SOP’s as well as knowledge of completion of MOC’s as certified by Maintenance Management.
• Must be able to interpret and identify valves and equipment using P&ID’s.
• Must have proven experience in ammonia system pump-downs and repairs.
• Must be able to monitor and identify abnormal operating pressures, temperatures and conditions within the Refrigeration system and make adjustments or repairs to correct any issues.
• Must have proven knowledge of industrial refrigeration systems and PSM/RMP Programs
• Must be able to submit and pass a criminal background check and drug test.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new TEAM Members.