Sr. Refrigeration Technician

Responsibilities

• Installs, repairs, overhauls and maintains heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) or refrigeration systems.
• Troubleshoots repairs and overhauls equipment such as air compressors, pumps, air handlers, air dryers, heat exchangers, other environmental changing devices, other mechanical equipment or electrical, pneumatic and electronic components.
• Installs, maintains or repairs pneumatic valves, electric valves, heat transfer equipment, ventilation and air distribution equipment.
• Installs and replaces all types of pumps or refrigeration equipment, according to prints, specifications, diagrams or other instructions.
• Reads gauges and instruments and adjusts mechanisms such as valves, controls and pumps to control level of fluid pressure and distribution in systems.
• Tests malfunctioning systems and components using electrical, mechanical, digital and pneumatic controls.
• Maintains cooling towers, water treatment facilities and tower distribution system.
• Prepares estimates for repairs and installation of equipment.
• Performs planned maintenance, regular servicing and repairs to refrigeration equipment of all types, sizes and temperature ranges.
• Maintains records of repairs or equipment requiring future service.
• Collaborates with other departments and shops to minimize inconvenience during work schedules.
• Provides technical direction to air conditioning service workers.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the HVAC or refrigeration tools, materials and test equipment.
• Knowledge of repair, maintenance and installation techniques.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Skills in reading and understanding schematics.
• Skills in analyzing HVAC or refrigeration malfunctions from performance and test equipment readings and determining appropriate repairs.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Must observe good manufacturing practices (GMPs).
• Must follow safety rules and procedures.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Universal EPA Certification, a minimum 3 years of experience in the operation, repair and maintenance of refrigeration and HVAC and utility equipment/systems and/or training.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Food Safety & Quality Requirements/Responsibilities

• Adheres to all Food Safety/Quality SOP’s.
• Accurately completes required Food Safety & Quality Records.
• Communicates any known or suspected Food Safety/ Quality issues to the Q.A. Manager and Department Manager.
• Responsible for reporting any food safety concerns or tampering with product.
• Attends all Food Safety/Quality training sessions.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, Requires the employee to stand for long periods of time, walk, frequent lifting of material up to 50 pounds and frequent twisting, turning, reaching, pushing and pulling.
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs, balance; stoop, kneel or crouch; talk and hear.
• Work is normally performed in a warehouse/production environment, maybe exposed to cold/hot weather.
• As part of the job requirements employee may be exposed to work in a production setting and cold temperature (20 degrees) at times.