Who We Are
Spot & Tango is an innovative pet health & wellness brand that delivers personalized meal plans on a subscription basis. Our recipes are developed by leading animal nutritionists, and are made with only real, human-grade ingredients... and nothing artificial! We have lofty goals (to make every dog in the country healthier, and every pet parent happier!) and we are looking for the right people to help us get there. This is an exciting opportunity to join a VC-backed, high-growth, e-commerce startup and have an outsized impact in an extremely fast-paced environment.
Plus, you get to think about dogs all day!
Who You Are
We are looking for a motivated Refrigeration Specialist to join our brand new state-of-the-art freeze drying facility in Allentown, PA! In this role the Refrigeration Specialist's primary responsibility is to maintain refrigeration equipment to enable production of fresh, human grade pet food. This position requires strong mechanical aptitude, communication, analytical, troubleshooting, interpersonal, and team building skills to support site objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze conditions, troubleshoot failures, repair and perform preventive/predictive maintenance on all industrial refrigeration equipment, HVAC systems, building, utilities with emphasis on R-507 systems.
- Ability to braze, solder, and replace or repair refrigeration piping and equipment.
- Ensure all work-orders are complete and accurate, including planned and unplanned assignments and provide feedback to operators as required for refrigeration systems.
- Complete and maintain accurate records to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements
- Work with industrial freeze dryers, including repair and optimization.
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and perform preventative maintenance on industrial freeze dryers to minimize downtime.
- Train and mentor junior technicians, sharing best practices and safety protocols.
- Use CMMS system to maintain accurate inventory, maintain accurate PM status, and track and complete all work orders pertaining to Refrigeration systems and Freeze Dryers.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Requirements:
Must Have
- High school diploma or GED required
- Minimum 8 years experience as Refrigeration Technician, with a focus on industrial systems.
- Advanced troubleshooting knowledge on refrigeration systems with an emphasis on R-507
- Must be able to read and understand electrical and refrigeration meters
- US EPA Universal certificate (EPA section 608 for refrigerant handling) is required
- In-depth knowledge of instrumentation and control logics
- Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems related to refrigeration
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including on-call rotations as needed.
- Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
- Demonstrated competency in computer and PC software
Nice to Have
- A.A./A.S. technical discipline
- Food manufacturing experience
- Working knowledge of HACCP, GMPs
- Good theoretical knowledge and ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits (AC/DC, single/polyphase, low/high voltage) and all related equipment both power and logic
- Experience working with industrial Freeze Dryers
Physical Requirements
- Physical Demands: lifting/lowering up to 50 pounds/ reaching/ standing/walking/stooping/crawling/twisting/working in high elevations (above 6 feet)
- Ability to work with allergens that might be present in food environment
- Ability to work in hot/cold, noisy, dusty, wet environmental working conditions
- Able to wear safety PPE (Hard hat, body harness, face shield)
- Able to adhere to GMP requirements (hair/beard nets, uniforms, hygiene)
Spot & Tango is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
