Refrigeration Technician

Refrigeration Technician II (Remote – Travel 85%+)

Location:

Regional (Southeast, Midwest, Northeast)

Company:

Morris & Associates

Employment Type:

Full Time

Salary:

Competitive Salary + Benefits

Morris & Associates is an employee-owned US-based, global provider of custom process cooling solutions. The company began in 1949 with a focus on providing process cooling solutions to the rapidly expanding poultry processing industry. Since then, we have expanded to provide process cooling solutions around the world for a variety of industries with Morris & Associates equipment currently found in 50 countries and 5 continents.

Innovation and an intense focus on building valuable partnerships with customers are key factors in our success as well as our reputation as a “go-to” source for the most challenging process cooling issues.

Another cornerstone of our success is our unique ability to lead complicated projects from the initial idea, through design/engineering and manufacturing, to installation as well as on-site service and support. We truly are a “one-stop-shop” in process cooling solutions.

Our Service Team supports our customers/partners in a range of environments. Poultry Processing Plants, Bagged Ice Facilities, Seafood Plants and Nuclear Power Plants are just a few of the environments we support. Morris & Associates has an opening for an experienced senior-level refrigeration technician certified to work on both ammonia and halocarbon industrial systems. Job responsibilities include providing technical instruction and assistance to lower-level field service representatives regarding installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of equipment at customer installations.

Performing installation, service and on-site repairs of Morris & Associates heat exchangers and associated refrigeration equipment. Responding to requests for emergency or troublesome equipment repairs. May operate in the field or from home office to provide technical support.

• Perform advanced troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, ammonia and halocarbon-based refrigeration systems
• Replace faulty refrigeration parts, rebuild valves, compressors, controls
• Install, service, maintain industrial and commercial refrigeration systems, including ice machines and other heat exchangers
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company safety standards.
• Observe and test newly installed systems to ensure they work properly
• Stays current on the latest technology about Refrigeration, Pneumatics, Hydraulics and Boilers
• Lead and mentor technicians in proper techniques, safety practices, and troubleshooting methods.
• Maintain accurate service records, documentation, and work orders.

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous experience working with ammonia-based, commercial or industrial refrigeration systems
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and technical instructions
• Ability to use various tools without needing supervision
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on refrigeration and cooling equipment in accordance with the preventive maintenance program
• Supports the customer’s maintenance team in matters pertaining to Morris & Associates equipment
• Analyzes refrigeration malfunctions from performance and test equipment readings and determines appropriate repairs
• Inspect/Troubleshoot air compressors, pumps, refrigeration rooms and freezers
• Experienced with 3-phase motor control systems
• Able to respond to unplanned breakdowns with a sense of urgency
• A team player with obvious enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work
• Self-starter, dedicated to continuous quality improvement
• Ability to work independent of direct supervision
• Comfortable working in a…