Refrigeration & HVAC Technician - 1st Shift

Beyond Meat, Inc., otherwise known as Beyond The Plant Protein Company™, is a plant protein company offering a portfolio of plant-based products made from simple ingredients without GMOs, no added hormones or antibiotics, and 0mg of cholesterol per serving. Founded in 2009, Beyond Meat’s core products are designed to have the same taste and texture as animal-based meat while being better for people and the planet.
The Company’s brand promise, Eat What You Love®, represents a strong belief that there is a better way to feed our future and that the positive choices we all make, no matter how small, can have a great impact on our personal health and the health of our planet. By shifting from animal-based protein to plant-based protein, we can positively impact four growing global issues: human health, climate change, constraints on natural resources and animal welfare.
Job Description
Beyond Meat is focused on raising the bar on talent. We are dedicated to shaping an inclusive culture that drives excellence, innovation, and results by enabling talent acceleration and development, engagement, and

the employee

experience.  The

Maintenance

• Team is a matrix organization within Beyond Meat that is dedicated to creating food products that are
• leading
• the gold standard in plant-based proteins. They are looking for an outstanding individual to join the team
• located
• in

Devault, PA

as a

Refrigeration &

HVAC Technician.

This position will

• be responsible for
• providing general mechanical and electrical maintenance and upkeep of the equipment and building related to
• commercial
• HVAC. Other tasks include working with production to increase
• efficiencies
• and reduce downtime, providing preventative maintenance ,
• and
• assist
• with completing work orders.

TASKS, DUTIES, & GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Installing,
• maintaining
• and repairing ventilation and air conditioning systems and equipment
• Diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults on all HVAC systems ,
• including defrosting evaporators.
• Test setups for air or gas leaks using specialized pressure gauges.

Check

• refrigerant
• levels and recharge systems according to SOP’s and environmental
• guidelines .

While recovering and storing

• refrigerants
• safely to
• comply with

EPA

• guidelines .
• Experience in welding,
• brazing
• and soldering piping.

Identifying

maintenance risks on equipment

Cleaning, adjusting, and

• repairing condenser
• and evaporator coils .
• Performing emergency repairs promptly and efficiently

Ensuring compliance with

OSHA guidelines

• Responsible for all equipment for manufacturing, distributing, and
• maintaining
• safe quality food by following good manufacturing practices, food defense,

HACCP, SQ

• F
• requirements, and HVAC
• temp eratures
• Maintain maintenance standards for efficiencies, continuous improvement, safety, and
• quality

Responsible for

• maintaining
• and servicing production equipment, completing work orders, and documenting
• activities
• Maximize OEE, fulfilling preventative and predictive maintenance programs, root cause analysis, BBSO’s, and driving corrective
• actions

Setup and

• operate
• various power tools and
• equipment
• Troubleshooting skills both in electrical and mechanical
• Participating in Energy efficiency / cost saving projects
• Operating powered industrial equipment (forklifts, scissor lifts, cherry pickers, etc.)
• Operating exhaust and ventilation systems, along with
• maintaining
• pressure dependent
• areas
• Adhere to all facility policies concerning
• safety,
• and
• security .
• Performs other duties, as assigned, and follows through on requests
• in a timely
• manner

Supervisory Duties

None

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Technical Skills, and/or Previous Experience

High school diploma,

GED

• or suitable equivalent
• 5+
• years experience
• as an HVAC technician, and willingness to continue education in HVAC field

Possess a Type 4

U niversal EPA

certification

Valid driver's license

• Understanding of advanced principles of air conditioning, refrigeration ,
• and heating
• Proficient in balancing air and water treatment systems in line with HVAC protocols
• Ammonia experience a plus.

Other qualifications

Sheet metal

• fabrication;
• welding (TIG, MIG, Stick experience needed); soldering
• Arc flashing training / OSHA
• knowledge

CMMS software knowledge

• Excellent written,
• verbal
• and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in reading schematics and work plans
• Knowledge/experience in food/beverage manufacturing facility
• Ability to work after hours, over weekends and on public holidays with short or no
• notice

Work flexible shifts as

required

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Warehouse and production manufacturing environment that includes both tempered and ambient areas.
• The work environment is 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.
• Position requires the ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods, step, balance, crouch, stoop, kneel, squat, bend, occasionally
• lifting up
• to 50 lbs., reach above shoulders, or as needed to complete tasks.
• Must be able to occasionally climb stairs or a ladder to complete tasks.

Position

located

in a mix of production and office environments and requires a tolerance for consistent cold work environments (-10-40˚ F), high worker traffic, loud noises, odors, dust, and varying room temperatures.

This position will be

required

to visit the production floor, refrigerated and frozen storage, and warehouses.

Require

• d
• to work outside in external temperatures from below freezing to extreme heat, including external weather
• conditions.

The starting hourly base pay for this role starts at USD $38.00 per hour. The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The role may also be eligible for bonus and benefits.
Beyond The Plant Protein Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Beyond Meat reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.
For all U.S. based roles: Applicants must be authorized to work for a U.S. employer. E-Verify is used to validate employment eligibility. This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship at this time.