Facilities Maintenance

This Refrigeration Technician position is responsible for overseeing the safe operation, daily monitoring and maintenance of the plant utilities equipment, including but not limited to an ammonia refrigeration system, boilers, water treatment systems, cooling towers, pumps, NH3 and compressed air compressors, HVAC systems, air dryers, freezers, rapid roll-up doors, hot water generating equipment, potable and non-potable water systems, sanitary and storm water systems, chillers and distribution systems, and structural upkeep of the building including roof.

• Working and considering Safety as a primary responsibility
• Ensure that assigned machinery runs without issue
• Complete assigned PM's
• Monitor the performance of the ammonia refrigeration system
• Analyze system data and trending data to determine the need for increased maintenance frequencies
• Document Contractor activity as it pertains to the refrigeration system
• Support the maintaining of the PSM Program
• Participate as a member of the Emergency Response Team
• Provide training to the Maintenance Technicians on the operation of the Refrigeration System
• Other Duties as assigned

• Strong working knowledge of and work history with Ammonia refrigeration systems
• Excellent communication and coaching skills
• Detail oriented and organized
• Proficient computer skills in spreadsheets, databases and word processing
• Excellent technical knowledge of equipment, products, and processes
• Self-motivated, results oriented and excellent personal skills
• Strong knowledge in Maintenance and Reliability

• Minimum of 5 years of experience operating industrial ammonia refrigeration system including:
  Multi-stage Ammonia Compression Systems
• Understanding and troubleshooting Complex Electrical Control Systems (GES or Frick) Liquid Recirculation Systems
• Ability to Interpret Piping and Instrumentation Drawings
• Screw compressors
• Evaporative Condensers
• Room Cooling Evaporators
• Knowledge of safety criteria for Ammonia Systems based in IIAR Standards
• Boiler Operations and Inspections
• Facilities Plumbing and Pipe fitting
• Air Compressor and Air Dryer maintenance
• Rapid Roll door operations
• Dock loading/Unloading doors and levelers
• Lock Out/Tag Out programs
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Hazardous Communications
• Must understand and be able to explain the physics of the refrigeration cycle

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in HVACR, Refrigeration/Electrical, RETA and CIRO certificates, Trade School Certification, or equivalent is strongly preferred.

Night shift: 5 p.m.

- 5 a.m.