Journeyman Electrician

Nasoya has introduced millions of Americans to our versatile plant protein and grown to be the country’s #1 brand of tofu. Our product line-up has grown too. Today, Nasoya offers more than 10 different varieties of tofu, including ready-to-serve items like TofuBaked and Toss’ables, pre-marinated and pre-baked to eliminate prep time and help consumers that are unsure about how to cook with tofu. Visit www.nasoya.com to learn more about our company and products.

Nasoya is hiring a Journeyman Electrician to be responsible for working with Manager to optimize plant and production lines efficiency through the maintenance of plant utilities including compressed air production, steam generation, potable water system, local ventilation, utility and process pumps and positive displacement blowers, compactors.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Daily maintenance of steam generating equipment, including collecting samples and conducting tests to correct supply water quality, adjusting water conductivity, manually supplying water softening systems
• Daily monitoring of HVAC function, adjustments as needed
• Daily monitoring and maintenance of ammonia and Freon systems
• Daily monitoring and maintenance of potable water system
• Daily monitoring and maintenance of hot water system for processing and sanitation
• Request parts and services in timely manner
• Maintain documentation for installation, maintenance and troubleshooting procedures for reference purposes
• Actively participate in all planned service done by contractors
• Complete all scheduled maintenance of equipment in timely manner with high quality: water, compressed air, steam, roof top ventilation system, process pumps, heat exchangers
• Schedule and complete all repairs as required, requesting support as needed
• Replace utility and process pumps and motors, refrigeration fans and drives, valves and drive belts, positive displacement blowers and airlocks
• Repairs of compactors and presses
• Reduce spending by rebuilding pumps and pump stations, valves and fans
• Efficient and knowledgeable support of production processing and packaging when needs arise
• Other duties or projects as assigned

Knowledge & Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of the standard principles and concepts of mechanical design
• Comprehensive knowledge of refrigeration and HVAC
• In-depth knowledge of fluid power, heat transfer, and internal processes in plant utility equipment
• In-depth knowledge of pumps and valves
• Knowledge of high and low voltage wiring, welding and fabrication, hydraulics of presses and compactors
• Knowledge of CMMS
• High energy, productive, team player
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Has the ability to work collaboratively and demonstrate effective listening skills
• Demonstrates commitment to safety
• Proficient in safe rigging and large equipment maintenance and repairs

Education & Experience:

• 3-5 years of utilities maintenance preferred
• Steam Plant Operator License preferred
• HVACR Certification strongly preferred
• Some experience in Food and Beverage Industry highly preferred
• Experience inspecting, maintaining heavy industrial equipment
• Experience wiring high voltage and high amperage equipment
• Experience with pressure vessels
• Experience with air pressure balancing
• Experience with cooling towers and evaporators
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, computer printouts, system requirements and programs, contracts, manuals
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

We offer competitive pay and benefits package, including health (~80-90% company paid) for employee and dependents, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, company match 401K plan, vacation, floating holidays, and company holidays.

Nasoya is a global, distributed workforce in four countries. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and embrace people with different experiences, strengths, and backgrounds, who share a passion for making a healthier tomorrow for people and the planet with wholesome foods.