Refrigeration Technician

Bornstein Seafoods is dedicated to delivering the finest quality wild seafood, sourced directly from the ocean's depths. Family-owned and operated, the company prioritizes its customers, employees, and the responsible stewardship of ocean resources. With a proud heritage of expertise and a passion for sustainable practices, Bornstein Seafoods ensures exceptional products crafted by skilled professionals. Located in Astoria, OR, the company offers a unique combination of tradition, independence, and innovation to provide customers with seafood of unmatched quality.

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Refrigeration Technician, located in Astoria, OR. The Refrigeration Technician will perform preventive maintenance and repairs on refrigeration, HVAC, and other systems. Day-to-day responsibilities include diagnosing and troubleshooting equipment issues, conducting regular inspections, and ensuring the proper functioning of equipment. The technician will work to maintain a safe and efficient work environment, complying with all safety and industry standards.

• Oversee and support refrigeration, electrical, and HVAC systems, including monitoring and trending, troubleshooting, and repairs (e.g., compressors, condensers, fans, heating and cooling equipment, contractors, motors, microprocessors, and variable frequency drives).
• Execute preventive maintenance (PM) tasks within established timelines (e.g., oil analysis, filter changes, calibration of sensors and transducers, and compressor alignment checks/adjustments).
• Ensure proper leak detection system operation; conduct required inspections and reporting; evaluate and implement energy management strategies.
• Maintain product integrity through temperature monitoring and control; evaluate equipment condition and report findings.
• Communicate clearly with management; provide daily updates on system operation and maintenance activities to management and maintenance teams.
• Maintain housekeeping and cleanup of refrigeration machine rooms, refrigeration maintenance areas, and project areas daily.
• Interpret and understand plans and specifications, schematics, and operating and maintenance manuals for systems being managed.
• Operate power tools, hand tools, and other specialized electrical equipment.
• Install, repair, and service specialized electrical equipment and machinery as needed.
• Read and interpret electrical circuit diagrams.
• Maintain a written to-do list of assigned and self-generated tasks.
• Work safely at all times and take prompt action to correct or report safety hazards.
• Support and help maintain the Process Safety Management (PSM) program.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the facility and organization are fully supported and successful.