Sr. Refrigeration Technician

Safety and Compliance

• Pass a physical, pulmonary test, SCBA fit test and meet the requirements for a HAZMAT Team Member annually.
• Use personal protective equipment properly when required by federal, state or company policies, requirements, or procedures.
• Comply With All Federal, State And Company Safety Requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate the ammonia refrigeration system and its related equipment by adhering to Standard Operating Procedures and Perdue Safety Procedures.
• Diagnose system problems and make repairs.
• Maintain the ammonia refrigeration system ensuring a safe work environment, ensuring compliance with all applicable safety and environmental laws.
• Ensure records are maintained and retained to ensure safe, effective and efficient operations.

Technical Skills

• Proficient and working knowledge of all department personal computers and use of software.
• Complete HAZWOPER training requirements.
• Identify and correct for Process Deviations.
• Correctly interpret P&IDs.
• Properly perform maintenance and isolation SOPs.
• Properly use Volt-Ohm Meter.
• Attain RETA “A” Certification.
• Update & maintain all concurrent APSM documentation.
• Attend an outside of work training on refrigeration operations (proof required).
• Perform proper line break and purge procedures.
• Perform mechanical integrity inspections.
• Plan and implement projects from inception through implementation.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Moving and working on wet, moist, dry and greasy floors which include metal and plastic grating surfaces with up to 4 hours in a single interval.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders, work from platform and safety harness.
• Exposure to all elements of the outdoor environment.
• Exposure to temperature ranges of -10°F to 100°F with both ambient and 100% humidity.
• Exposure to noise ranges to 100 dB.
• Bending, twisting, lifting, reaching, sitting and grasping varies in repetitions, distances, degrees, angle, weights, height, intervals of time, objects grasped and body positions depending upon the task being performed.
• Exposure to all chemicals found in a pork processing operation.
• Exposure to Ozonated water, Ammonia gases and vapors normally Light intensity exposure 50-to-100-foot candles.
• Knives and mechanical tools used.
• Welding, cutting torch, grinding, industrial shop equipment, power jack and forklift operation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent with strong reading, communications, math, writing, and analytical skills.
• Associate degree in Industrial Refrigeration preferred.
• Must be willing to complete technical training and obtain a degree.
• 3/Year/s 6 Months work experience in ammonia refrigeration required.