Jason Cole
Westwood,KS
Summary
Employment at Reser's Fine Foods located in Topeka, KS
Professional technician with strong background in Industrial Refrigeration. Adept at diagnostics, installation, and maintenance, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency. Known for collaborating effectively with teams to deliver high-quality results and adapting swiftly to changing needs. Possesses critical problem-solving skills and thorough understanding of industry standards and safety protocols.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Refrigeration Maintenance
Nordic Foods
06.2013 - Current
- Refrigeration Maintenance, water treatment, forklift maintenance, production equipment, purchase orders for parts, equipment diagnosis, define refrigeration/ pms maintenance procedures, conduct forklift and dock maintenance, general building maintenance
Maintenance Supervisor/Project Coordinator
Winter Livestock
03.2011 - 06.2013
- Maintenance Supervisor/Project Coordinator, welding, fabrication, cattle sorting, inventory maintenance
Hedricks Exotic Animals
02.2011 - 03.2011
- Take care of transporting exotic animals and racing Camels
National Beef
01.2006 - 01.2011
- Boiler Operator/Maintenance, refrigeration rounds, upkeep, plant air, hot water, temps, condensers, FES screw compressors, evaporators, recip compressors, reverse osmosis system, backup brine water softener, drop times, water on carcasses in the 18 hotboxes at National Beef, forklift/ skid steer operator, 480 qualified, Operator I at GCAP certified
Education
Graduate Certificate - Operator I
GCAP
01.2014
Automobile Mechanics Technology
Dodge City Community College
01.2002
Graduate Certificate - Operator 2
GCAP
Garden City, KS08-2017
Graduate Certificate - PSM/RMP
GCAP
Garden City, KS02-2019
Graduate Certificate - RAGAGEP
GCAP
Garden City, KS01-2021
Skills
- Over fiFTEEN years in the anhydrous ammonia field
- Proficient in sop’s, safety requirements, maintenance rules and regulations
- Experience/Supervisor running a plant that employed 4 rounds men and 4 maintenance techs with a 350,000 ton system at National Beef in Dodge City
- Operator I certified via GCAP in Garden City KS
- Rebuilding Ammonia pumps as well as 450 Vilter recip compressors, Standard & XL
- Leading a refrigeration maintenance Crew of around 10 individuals with great success
- Replacing Screw compressors
- Consultation for new equipment/Refrigeration systems being installed
- 480 volt qualified
- certificates to use equipment such as scissorlift, boomlift, telescoping lifts
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 10 staff members.
- Streamlined and trained Refrigeration process at Halifax NC
- major troubleshooting and maint. on days off to keep avoiding downtime
- able to communicate with contractors to find ways to fix processes that are outdated and can be made easier or more robust
- ability to see components that need replaced before they become an issue or be dangerous
Certification
- Certified Ammonia Technician/Trainer at Resers Fine Foods for 10 years
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Refrigeration Maintenance
Nordic Foods
06.2013 - Current
Maintenance Supervisor/Project Coordinator
Winter Livestock
03.2011 - 06.2013
Hedricks Exotic Animals
02.2011 - 03.2011
National Beef
01.2006 - 01.2011
Automobile Mechanics Technology
Dodge City Community College
Graduate Certificate - Operator I
GCAP
Graduate Certificate - Operator 2
GCAP
Graduate Certificate - PSM/RMP
GCAP
Graduate Certificate - RAGAGEP
GCAP