Ammonia Refrigeration Technician

Department: Bandon Maintenance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Charleston

Reporting To: Brian Mc Larrin

Compensation: $28.59 - $34.31 / hour

At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are a family-owned, excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members' personal and professional growth, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy:
Teamwork, Productivity, Quality, and Excellence- which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.

Summary: This position will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting ammonia, HVAC, boiler, and refrigeration systems at the seafood processing facility. This includes technical work such as maintenance, calibration, installation, and repairs. This position will utilize Process Safety Management (PSM) to reduce hazard risks and ensure operational excellence of ammonia and refrigeration systems.

1. Technical and Project Management:

• Operation and maintenance of large ammonia, HVAC, boiler, and refrigeration systems
• Preventative maintenance, monitoring, and record-keeping of ammonia HVAC, boiler, and refrigeration systems
• Timely troubleshooting of issues with systems and detailed documentation of maintenance
• Interpretation of equipment manuals
• Effective collaboration and coordination with Team Members and contractors

2. Communication and Development:

• Consistent and clear verbal and written communication
• Continuous training, willingness to learn and adapt
• Train and support Team Members on ammonia and refrigeration systems
• Process Safety Management (PSM)
• Implement PSM approach to identifying, controlling, and avoiding risks
• Interpret and uphold regulatory standards to ensure compliance
• Identify, assess, and reduce hazard risks to Team Member safety and the environment

Additional responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary to support the overall goals and objectives of the position.

Required:

• High school or equivalent
• Hands-on experience in ammonia systems related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education, industry certification, and experience
• Process Safety Management (PSM) and maintenance experience
• Highly knowledgeable of ammonia systems, refrigeration systems, and associated mechanical and electrical systems including but not limited to condensers, compressors, and refrigeration accessories.
• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Must be 18 years or older
• Ability to read, write, and speak in English

Preferred:

• Refrigeration Engineers and Technicians (RETA), International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR) Training and Certification and/or similar certifications.
• 2+ years of ammonia systems related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education, industry certification, and experience
• Experience and knowledge of boilers and air compressors

• Occasionally climbing. Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
• Occasionally balancing. Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.
• Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
• Reaching. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers…