Refrigeration Technician I (SugarCreek)

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Fulfilling all duties as necessary, described within the Refrigeration Operator job description, and abiding by all the requirements therein.
• Checking ammonia valves located on the roof of the manufacturing plant, outside condenser and exhaust fans.
• Executing complex repairs and major overhauls to system components, and associated equipment, utilizing original equipment manufacturers recommendations and specifications and/or other recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices.
• Understanding complex electrical schematics, PLC control functions, and Electrical Distribution systems and the ability to troubleshoot root causes and determine proper repairs.
• Performing charging, evacuation, and pressure testing of system vessels and components during projects and Line Breaking procedures in accordance with established policies and industry standards.
• Performing installations and replacements of refrigeration system components and associated equipment, within the guidelines set forth by the management of change procedure.
• Analyzing system data and trending values to determine the need for increased maintenance frequencies or improved maintenance procedures and safe work practices.
• Assisting department management in the supervision and documentation of Contractor activity and performance on or around the process equipment.
• Planning resolutions to system deficiencies as noted in the various PSM audit tracking logs and maintaining all required information and documentation to support the activity.
• Providing mechanical and technical guidance and expertise to Operation Level Refrigeration Operators to continually improve the education, experience and skill set within the department.
• Participating as a member of the Emergency Response Team and responding to events including chemical releases and spills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Experience: Two years of verifiable Ammonia Refrigeration experience.
• Certification Requirements: RETA based Industrial Ammonia Operator Level II training program. RETA Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO) program. Hazmat Technician Level and maintaining the Annual 8-hour refresher training.
• Fit-For-Duty Medical Approval: Medical evaluation, physical examination and pulmonary testing for Hazmat purposes. Required for pre-employment and annually thereafter. Periodic testing may be needed when business necessitates (i.e. after exposure to hazardous material, serious health changes).

Abilities, Knowledge and Skills Required

• Possesses the skills needed to repair, maintain and troubleshoot machinery.
• Able to use critical thinking to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions or approaches to problems.
• Knows machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
• Able to wear an Air Purifying Respirator and a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus.
• Able to respond to emergency situations and fill various roles on emergency response team.
• Able to work at heights and in dangerous places where balance is poor, specifically on a roof.

Physical Requirements

• No unusual physical requirements.
• Physical requirements are consistent with manufacturing-type positions.
• In an average work day, Refrigeration Technician is in these positions for the following number of hours per day: sitting 0-1 hours; standing 2-4 hours; walking 5-7 hours.
• In an average work day, Refrigeration Technician must have the following abilities: lift/carry less than 100 lbs frequently; handle objects/manual dexterity frequently; reaching outward frequently; climbing around equipment frequently; climbing ladder to roof occasionally.