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JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Refrigeration Technician DATE: 6/2024
REPORTS TO: Utilities Supervisor STATUS: Non-Exempt
CORE VALUE COMMITMENT:
All employees will demonstrate our culture of commitment to quality, respect for fellow employees and business partners, and responsibility to the environment and our community.
JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for the maintenance, repair, construction and modification of all refrigeration and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment with special emphasis on ammonia refrigeration and compressors and boilers.
DAILY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair manufacturing and ammonia refrigeration equipment or systems.
- Perform daily rounds/checks of ammonia system.
- Perform necessary preventative maintenance on all equipment, up to and including, rebuilding compressors and boilers as needed, and record necessary information pertaining to maintenance.
- Learn, follow, and be engaged in Process Safety Management (PSM).
- Utilize all manner of hand and power tools to diagnose, adjust, maintain, and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
- Review work orders to ensure accuracy and maintain documentation of work performed.
- Assist with installation of new equipment or modify existing equipment as required.
- Provide training to peers as requested or needed by refrigeration lead, supervisor, or training department.
- Make suggestions for correctible measures when downtime results from mechanical or technical defects.
- Attend maintenance meetings and trainings as required.
- Identify opportunities for improvement and give feedback to supervisor about cost reduction, quality improvement and yield control.
- Follow all company safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION:- MUST have a minimum of 6 months industrial maintenance experience.
- MUST be comfortable and experienced utilizing hand and power tools of all varieties.
- MUST have knowledge of NH3 refrigeration principles and understanding of plant refrigeration systems, electric and mechanical procedures.
- MUST be able to pass a respiratory fit test and participate in the HAZMAT team.
- MUST have basic knowledge and safety understanding of electrical components.
- MUST have knowledge of basic math, including addition, subtraction, division, multiplication and calculating percentages.
- Skill in using a personal computer and various software applications, including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Ability to work in a refrigerated environment ranging from 45-50 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Ability to communicate in a courteous and professional manner with all plant employees, as well as third party vendors and contractors.
- Ability to operate a forklift, scissors lift, or any other powered equipment or machinery as needed.
- Ability to consistently practice and enforce safe working habits.
- Ability to recognize safety risks and comply with all safety standards.
- Ability to work with a group of technicians or autonomously with limited supervision.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
- MUST be able to pass required physical including demonstrating your ability to lift the required weight for each position.
- MUST be able to stand and/or walk for entire 8-hour shift.
- MUST wear correct job specific PPE as designated by company policy.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:- Associate's degree or higher in Refrigeration, HVAC, Electrical, Welding or similar fields preferred.
- Certification or licenses in Refrigeration Operator 1 & 2, CARO, CIRO, or RETA is highly preferred.
Note: The above information is only a reflection of the general nature of job duties. Based on business need, additional duties may be assigned.