Refrigeration Technician - 3rd Shift

Responsibilities

• Starts and operates required refrigeration compressors for daily production.
• Starts and operates required blast freezers for daily production.
• Evaluates operating parameters of refrigeration plant and adjusts as needed.
• Operates, monitors, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs refrigeration equipment and all associated valves, piping, and instrumentation.
• Experience in Programmable Logic Controls (PLCs).
• Reads electrical diagrams, evaluates, troubleshoots, and solves electrical problems.
• Documents plant operational activities in the Engine Room Logbook and notes equipment operational parameters on equipment log sheets.
• Maintains Refrigeration Systems.
• Performs periodic tests of Ammonia Detection Alarm System.
• Reads and interprets technical literature, drawings, prints, and diagrams needed to better operate and/or troubleshoot equipment.
• Requests materials and supplies necessary to perform duties.
• Receives and stores supplies.
• Maintains water chemistry of evaporative condenser units and adjusts chemical feeds to meet optimum operational limits.
• Collaborates and assists outside contractors performing services to the refrigeration system equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required; secondary education preferred.
• 3 years of Refrigeration experience.
• General mechanical knowledge and abilities.
• Basic math skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in wide temperature range and climate conditions.
• Ability to be on-call during non-work hours.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work legally in the United States.

Skills

• Programmable Logic Controls (PLCs).
• Electrical troubleshooting.
• Documentation and record keeping.
• Equipment maintenance and repair.
• Chemical management.
• Collaboration with external contractors.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance is available.

Pay

Salary range: $40,000 - $60,000 annually.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible schedule to accommodate shift work needs.