Ammonia Refrigeration Technician - 1st Shift

About the role

Under moderate supervision, a Refrigeration Technician 3 is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and examining refrigeration systems, specifically working with ammonia refrigeration. This role includes performing preventative maintenance, responding to system interruptions, and conducting emergency repairs. Must work and communicate with a diverse variety of individuals, including fellow technicians, supervisors, and clients, and assist with upkeep of critical documents.

Responsibilities

• Supports both the PSM and Refrigeration team to maintain all PSM, Refrigeration, and Safety documentation retention (SOPs, LOTOs, and P&IDs).
• Maintains preventative maintenance (PMs) of refrigeration systems.
• Confer with operators and observe, test, and evaluate operation of machinery and equipment to diagnose root cause of malfunction.
• Disassemble machinery and equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
• Perform daily chemical testing and log all test results, making adjustments required to maintain refrigeration & utility systems within established limits.
• Periodic use and maintenance of fitted full-face respirator.
• Assists with inventory control.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; technical degree preferred.
• At least 7 years of experience.
• Technician II and PSM/RMP certification required.
• Must pass and maintain annual medical and pulmonary fit tests for respirator use.
• Knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems and Process Safety Management (PSM) is required.
• Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) experience helpful.

Skills

• English/Spanish bilingual is a plus.
• Use of technology such as computers and mobile devices preferred.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as climbing ladders, scaffolding, and moving around refrigeration systems.
• Repetitive pushing, pulling, kneeling, bending, and lifting objects in excess of 80 lbs.
• Requires walking or standing for long periods, ascending and descending stairs and ladders.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• AD&D and life insurance.
• 401(k) with discretionary match.
• Wellness programs.
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
• Variety of voluntary benefit options.

Schedule

• Production demands may require overtime and/or evening or weekend scheduling.
• Schedules vary from 10-12 hour shifts.

Working Conditions

The environment may be wet or dry, with temperatures ranging from -20°F to 110°F.