Refrigeration Technician II

Responsibilities

• Perform required inspections and preventive maintenance of refrigeration storage equipment ranging from 50 HP to 3,000 HP
• Use working knowledge of screw and reciprocal compressors, electrical troubleshooting all common types of ammonia central systems, & control/alarm systems to perform inspections and preventative maintenance as required
• Knowledge of controls and electric (high and low voltage)
• Knowledge of PC (personal computer) & PLC (programming logic controller) based master refrigeration control systems
• Maintains the freezer and cooler ammonia system through scheduled preventative maintenance activities includes the areas listed below to ensure the full functioning of all refrigeration units
• Checking, draining and filling oil levels as needed
• Oil analysis
• Filter changes
• Checking, adjusting, or replacing all belts as needed
• Checking for ammonia leaks on the roof above freezers or around the units themselves
• Checking compressors and cycle operation of each
• Checking condensers and cycle operations of each unit
• Responsible for logging time and materials into the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) on a daily basis in the form of work orders, P.M.s, etc.
• Checking, changing or filling water treatment chemical levels
• Oversee and manage Refrigeration, Electrical, and HVAC systems including monitoring and trending, troubleshooting and repairs (Compressors, condensers, fans, heating, cooling, contactors, motors, microprocessors, frequency drives, etc.), leak detection, conducting required inspections and reporting, glycol underfloor warming system knowledge, evaluating and implementing energy management strategies,
• Evaluate and report equipment condition
• Completes small electrical repairs and welding projects as needed, to reduce contract or purchase of needed services
• Responsible for daily communication of all pertinent information regarding system operation and maintenance to departmental management and maintenance teams
• Responsible for housekeeping and cleanup of refrigeration machine rooms, refrigeration maintenance areas, and all project areas on a daily basis
• Required to interpret and understand plans and specifications, schematics, operating and maintenance manuals, etc. for systems being overseen
• Conducts audits ensuring all required inspections and documentation are completed accurately (including but not limited to food safety documentation, ePSM, PSM, etc.)
• Checking condition of the freezer and cooler curtains.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot problems with HVAC equipment.
• Repair or replace defective equipment, components, or wiring in HVAC equipment's
• Carry out preventative maintenance tasks and inspections on HVAC equipment
• Suggests efficiency ideas, cost reduction measures and assists with the implementation of changes within the facility maintenance dept.
• Works require exposure to extreme cold and heat and working around ammonia, noise, dirt, dust, paint, grease and high voltage wires.
• Performs all other duties as assigned, including non-refrigeration tasks like facility, light carpentry, painting, light plumbing, changing of light bulbs, and repair of minor electrical devices, fleet, MHE, grounds maintenance

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or general education degree (GED); HVAC/R tech school preferred
• Experience: Four years of industrial HVAC/R experience; or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Must possess a valid state Driver's License and provide proof of liability coverage meeting Company standards. Complete a Sysco approved defensive driving program. Obtain a Powered Industrial Equipment Certification from Sysco within 3 months. HAZWOPER 24 hrs. Training required/Respirator Fit Test/Physical Universal EPA certification Obtain RETA Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator (CARO) certification within 6 months of employment. This is a prerequisite to advance to Refrigeration Operator III / Service Tech (Master)
• Professional Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Demonstrate knowledge of Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software, and ability to learn Sysco technology software and programs.
• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to wet, hot, extreme cold and/or humid conditions; and moving mechanical parts and may be required to work in confined spaces. The associate works non-traditional business hours including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and on-call. The associate may occasionally be required to travel to other Operating Companies or the corporate office as business needs dictate (i.e. training, business continuation, etc.). The associate is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and confined spaces. The associate is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.