Certifications: • Minimum E and F classification • G and H classification preferred • Minimum 5 years experience in Commercial HVAC • EPA 608 Certification Required Responsible for the environmental integrity of buildings; including HVAC and decisions affecting supporting systems like electrical, pneumatic, water, sanitary, gas and life safety. Maintains all environmental systems for maximum efficiency in an effort to provide the appropriate environment for the building occupants. Communicates with city governmental and insurance inspectors, chemical suppliers and vendors on a regular basis. • Ability to analyze and trouble shoot HVAC electrical and refrigeration circuitry • Work from site prints and handwritten instruction, electrical and mechanical schematics • Mechanical and electrical working knowledge of HCAC equipment, pneumatics, electronic control systems • Knowledge of multifunction meters, programmable control systems and computer • Requires refrigerant handling, reclaim, recovery and recycle according to OSHA / EPA standards • Understanding of equipment requiring preventive maintenance • Knowledge of safety standards, OSHA, MIOSHA, EPA and IAQ guidelines • Some heavy lifting is required. • Must be able to operate cranes and fork lifts for moving heavy material or equipment. • Requires the ability to work in elevated position (from lifts, etc.)
See More Details >>Exciting opportunities await! Chat with our recruiting assistant Ana for quick application options. Build a brighter future and advance your career with Cargill's global team of 160,000 dedicated employees working towards safe and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This role is part of Cargill's protein and salt division, supplying high-quality food products to various customers, including foodservice operators and grocery stores. Job Location: Lake Odessa, MI Job Type: Full Time Shift Available: 2nd Compensation: $28.50-$41.00/hr Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 Benefits Include: • Shift differential of $2 (for hours between 2:00 pm - 6:00 am) • $3.00/hr Weekly Perfect Attendance Bonus • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance • Health and Wellness Incentives • Paid Vacation and Holidays • 401(k) with matching contributions • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) • Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Tuition Reimbursement • Employee Discounts Key Responsibilities: • Maintain ammonia refrigeration systems, including chemical testing and treatment of evaporative condenser water. • Conduct daily system monitoring through inspections and trend graphs. • Optimize ammonia operations using the Logix system. • Train maintenance techs to enhance operational competency. • Review and write procedures, PMs, and SOPs for equipment operation. • Support PSM compliance audits. • Maintain equipment, including holding a PIT license. • Demonstrate knowledge of boiler systems, troubleshoot mechanical issues, and provide follow-up actions. • Collaborate with supervisors/production teams to foster quality and yield improvements. • Complete scheduled daily work and assist in wastewater operations as necessary. • Work on air compressor and HVAC systems as required. • Document completion of work orders and relevant PSM elements. • Perform other assigned duties as required. Required Qualifications: • Eligible to work in the United States without Visa sponsorship. • Must be at least 18 years old and possess a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent. • Understanding of Anhydrous Ammonia Refrigeration systems and hold the Ammonia Refrigeration Systems Certification - Operator Level 1. • Able to wear a full face respirator mask and willing to join the Hazmat team. • Minimum of 3 years of industrial maintenance experience with strong electrical and mechanical aptitude. • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, P&IDs, and wiring schematics. • Strong commitment to safety protocols and ability to recognize unsafe conditions. • Willingness to work weekends as needed. Preferred Qualifications: • Computer literacy with eagerness to learn SAP/PPE systems. • Experience in food processing maintenance. • Understanding of wastewater systems and HVAC. • Boiler and compressed air systems operating experience. • Proficiency in using calibration equipment, including RTD calibrators and digital multimeters. • Able to troubleshoot 480 VAC 3-phase motor controls, 120 VAC, and 24VDC control circuits. Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement. Cargill is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.
See More Details >>New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.cargill.com or text CargillJobs to 60196. Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters. Job Location: Lake Odessa, MI Job Type: Full Time Shift Available: 2nd Compensation: $28.50-$41.00/hr Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 Benefits Information • $2 shift differential (2:00pm – 6:00am) • $3.00/hr Weekly Perfect Attendance Bonus • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance • Health and Wellness Incentives • Paid Vacation and Holidays • 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) • Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Tuition Reimbursement • Employee Discounts Principal Accountabilities • Maintain ammonia refrigeration system and training: Chemical testing and treatment of the evaporative condenser water • Perform daily monitoring of the system through walk arounds and trend graphs • Optimize ammonia operations through the use of the Logix system • Oversee of training for Maintenance techs to build and maintain operator levels • Writing and review of task procedures, PM’s and SOP’s for operation of equipment and system • Support in PSM compliance audits • Maintain Plant equipment and other work: Maintain PIT license • Display knowledge of the boiler system. Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical problems and provide follow-up • Work with supervisor/production to promote quality and yield improvements • Complete schedule daily work • Assist in wastewater operation when needed • Work on air compressor systems and HVAC equipment as needed • Complete necessary documentation related to completion of Work Orders and applicable PSM Elements • Any other duties as assigned Required Qualifications • Eligible to work in the United States without Visa sponsorship • Must be able to work in the US without an humanitarian Parole status related to Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua or Venezuela which is subject to the Federal Register Notice of revocation by DHS on March 25, 2025 • Must be 18 years or older • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent • Understanding of Anhydrous Ammonia Refrigeration systems • Have the Ammonia Refrigeration Systems Certification – Operator Level 1 • Able to wear a full face breathing respirator mask • Willing to be a part of the Hazmat team • Have at least 3 years industrial maintenance experience • Have a strong electrical & mechanical aptitude • Ability to read & interpret blueprints or other forms of engineering drawings • Ability to read & interpret detail blueprints, P&IDs, single-lines, ladder logic and wiring schematics • Possess an extremely strong personal safety philosophy, able to follow all safety policies & procedures, seek out & correct unsafe conditions • Ability to understand and learn Evaporative Condenser water chemistry • Able to work weekends as needed Preferred Qualifications • Computer literacy and eagerness to learn SAP/PPE systems • Maintenance experience in a food processing environment • Understanding of waste water system • HVAC System Experience • Boiler Experience • Compressed Air Systems Operating Experience • Able to effectively use typical test and calibration equipment including , RTD calibrators, digital multi-meters, 4to 20 ma calibration unit, etc. • Ability to troubleshoot 480 VAC 3-phase motor controls , 120 VAC and 24VDC control circuits Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement. Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet To apply using chat/text, please click Apply Now button OR use to create a login to apply. New, easy-to-apply options are available for this role: chat with our recruiting assistant Ana at careers.cargill.com or text CargillJobs to 60196. Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters. Job Location: Lake Odessa, MI Job Type: Full Time Shift Available: 2nd Compensation: $28.50-$41.00/hr Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 Benefits Information • $2 shift differential (2:00pm – 6:00am) • $3.00/hr Weekly Perfect Attendance Bonus • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance • Health and Wellness Incentives • Paid Vacation and Holidays • 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) • Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Tuition Reimbursement • Employee Discounts Principal Accountabilities • Maintain ammonia refrigeration system and training: Chemical testing and treatment of the evaporative condenser water • Perform daily monitoring of the system through walk arounds and trend graphs • Optimize ammonia operations through the use of the Logix system • Oversee of training for Maintenance techs to build and maintain operator levels • Writing and review of task procedures, PM’s and SOP’s for operation of equipment and system • Support in PSM compliance audits • Maintain Plant equipment and other work: Maintain PIT license • Display knowledge of the boiler system. Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical problems and provide follow-up • Work with supervisor/production to promote quality and yield improvements • Complete schedule daily work • Assist in wastewater operation when needed • Work on air compressor systems and HVAC equipment as needed • Complete necessary documentation related to completion of Work Orders and applicable PSM Elements • Any other duties as assigned Required Qualifications • Eligible to work in the United States without Visa sponsorship • Must be able to work in the US without an humanitarian Parole status related to Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua or Venezuela which is subject to the Federal Register Notice of revocation by DHS on March 25, 2025 • Must be 18 years or older • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent • Understanding of Anhydrous Ammonia Refrigeration systems • Have the Ammonia Refrigeration Systems Certification – Operator Level 1 • Able to wear a full face breathing respirator mask • Willing to be a part of the Hazmat team • Have at least 3 years industrial maintenance experience • Have a strong electrical & mechanical aptitude • Ability to read & interpret blueprints or other forms of engineering drawings • Ability to read & interpret detail blueprints, P&IDs, single-lines, ladder logic and wiring schematics • Possess an extremely strong personal safety philosophy, able to follow all safety policies & procedures, seek out & correct unsafe conditions • Ability to understand and learn Evaporative Condenser water chemistry • Able to work weekends as needed Preferred Qualifications • Computer literacy and eagerness to learn SAP/PPE systems • Maintenance experience in a food processing environment • Understanding of waste water system • HVAC System Experience • Boiler Experience • Compressed Air Systems Operating Experience • Able to effectively use typical test and calibration equipment including , RTD calibrators, digital multi-meters, 4to 20 ma calibration unit, etc. • Ability to troubleshoot 480 VAC 3-phase motor controls , 120 VAC and 24VDC control circuits Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement. Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet To apply using chat/text, please click Apply Now button OR use to create a login to apply.
See More Details >>Becoming an HVAC technician in Kentwood, MI, typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 HVAC technicians nationwide, with a 6% job growth projected from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Kentwood earn an average of $600 per week, with experienced professionals often exceeding $60,000 annually. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring HVAC technicians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
