Refrigeration Technician - Third Shift

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Perform routine maintenance on ammonia compressors, air compressors, ammonia liquid pumps, ammonia system controls, refrigeration system condensers, air system drying equipment, and air system controls.
• Perform routine maintenance on Miura Steam Boilers and associated equipment, Hot Water Systems, HVAC Equipment, Air Compressors, Auger Chillers, Water Pumps, along with all support and building services.
• Read schematics, as-built drawings, and P&ID Drawings.
• Read and understand instructions for a broad range of mechanical, electronic, electrical, manual, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Perform basic fabrications as needed.
• Safely isolate and pump down any section of all systems, and perform line-opening procedures.
• Receive or transfer ammonia in all plant systems.
• Perform basic mechanical troubleshooting, repairs, and minor fabrications as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience in industrial refrigeration.
• 1 year of experience in electronics and PLC controls.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Experience in ammonia or freon refrigeration, boiler operations, and/or compressed air.
• Ability to work various shifts or work overtime as needed.
• Must have own tools; tool allowance provided.

Qualifications

• Formal Training in Ammonia Refrigeration is preferred.
• CFC/EPA Certifications preferred.
• OJT, along with schooling, will be provided to candidates with the right qualifications.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work full shift in a stationary position or travel on wet, moist, dry, greasy floors which may include metal or plastic grating surfaces for up to 4 hours in a single interval.
• Ability to work from various types of ladders and/or stairs.
• Exposure to and work in temperatures of less than -40 degrees and more than 75 degrees with ambient humidity.
• Noise exposure of 110 db, and varying light intensity up to 100 footcandles.
• Occasional heavy lifting over 80 pounds; frequent lifting up to 25 pounds; bending, twisting, lifting, sitting, and grasping vary in repetitions, distance, degrees, angles, weights, heights, longest intervals, objects grasped, and body positions depending on the maintenance task required.
• Exposure to chlorinated water (50 ppm), ammonia vapors, dry ice, caustic detergents, lubricating oils, hydraulic oils, and other chemicals found in a poultry processing plant.
• Must use and/or wear protective and safety equipment required for the job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, if applicable.