Refrigeration Lead Technician

Job Title:
Refrigeration Lead Technician

Reports to:

Regulatory Compliance / Refrigeration Manager

Summary: Under general management and supervision, instructing and performing refrigeration
operations and preventative maintenance and repair throughout the warehouse. Provide maintenance
guidance and support as necessary to ensure operational objectives are met. Lead and perform basic
troubleshooting and repair of ammonia refrigeration, industrial mechanical and electrical systems as
needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads, under manager direction, refrigeration and maintenance technicians in the operation(s),
repair(s), and adjustment(s) of ammonia refrigeration system. Consistently monitor system
performance and determine when system is not operating correctly and take necessary steps and/or
corrective actions to bring system back into normal operating limits and status.

• Leads, instructs, and teaches technicians in the proper performance of routine maintenance on
various types of warehouse equipment in accordance with manufacturer's directions and safety /
environmental standards. Leads troubleshooting efforts of equipment and recommends corrective
action as necessary.

• Instructs technicians in proper storage, maintenance, and use of and care of tools and machinery
while keeping all in safe operating condition.

• Supports implementation and sustainment of Colorado Premium Operating System (AOS). Tests,
maintains, and evaluates equipment performance using instruments such as multi-meters, gauges
and other read out or diagnostic equipment.

• Conducts tests of safety equipment and documents such to ensure OSHA and operational standards
are met and maintained in compliance. Examples include Alarm systems, fire systems, emergency
systems, etc. Maintains accurate required daily documentation and preventive maintenance records.
Follow all SOP's, GMP's and safety policies and practices as required.

• Leads technicians in maintaining accurate preventive maintenance, PSM documentation and any and
all necessary documentation and records. Assures all OSHA & EPA regulatory compliance records
are kept current in conjunction with department manager.

• Performs other maintenance related work and job assignments as required while following all
specified SOP's, GMP's and safety policies and practices. Assures work areas are (clean, organized,
etc.), and performs housekeeping duties as required.
Education/Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required, with five years combined
Refrigeration and/or Maintenance experience (relevant Technical School certification program
and/or Associates Degree program considered as credit in lieu of employment experience).

• Proficient in MS Office Suite, and knowledge of industry product reporting systems.
Important Notice:
This job description is a generalized summary of job duties and can be modified as determined as
necessary by Colorado Premium. It is not a contract of employment. All employment is "at-will" an Employee or the
Company may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause, and without advance notice, procedure, or
formality.

• Must have proof of attended and passed Ammonia Operator 1 certification from an
accredited/recognized ammonia school such as Garden City Ammonia Program (GCAP) or
Refrigerating Engineers & Technicians Association (RETA). (Required).

• Must be willing and capable of attending and passing Ammonia Operator 2 certification from an
accredited/recognized ammonia school such as Garden City Ammonia Program (GCAP) or
Refrigerating Engineers & Technicians Association (RETA). (Required).

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully
perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• May be required to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures of
-20 degrees
Fahrenheit and outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold and precipitation).

• Must be able to work at heights in excess of 35 ft. and be able to access elevated platforms and
catwalk.

• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs.

• Frequently required to stand; walk; push; pull; reach with hands and arms; stoop; kneel; and crouch

• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds by self and 125 pounds with assistance.

• Must be able to use hand and power tools.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and
depth perception. Either naturally or with the aid of eyeglasses (use of contacts is prohibited when
working with ammonia).

• Able to work nights and weekends as needed.

• Must be able to pass a physical and respiratory exam.