Refrigeration Technician III

Maintenance Technician

Under minimal supervision, work independently, performing advanced refrigeration maintenance and repair throughout the warehouse. Provide maintenance support as necessary to ensure operational objectives are met. Other areas of knowledge, including but not exclusive to: mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC, fabrication and welding, ammonia, and plumbing. Will direct and oversee the work of contractors on occasion.

What You'll Do:

• Defines and sets up ideal operational settings and parameters for all refrigeration equipment (i.e. superheat, regulators, pressure settings, defrost cycles, etc.)
• Proactively monitor system performance, and take appropriate actions to ensure that the system is operating optimally.
• Pumps out/evacuates refrigerant as necessary for component level replacement and/or repair.
• Provides in depth troubleshooting of refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, and controls systems to root cause and recommends corrective action
• Performs calibrations (slide valve, potentiometers, RTDs, pressure transducers, etc.)
• Replaces components within the refrigeration's system, with safe LOTO procedures and in accordance with PSM program.
• Performs both routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various types of warehouse equipment in accordance with OSHA Standards.
• Participates in Maintenance/Refrigeration/Energy Excellence implementation and sustainment of Americold Operating System (AOS).
• Shares knowledge, and assists in the training and development of less experienced technicians
• Inspects and reviews "in progress" and "completed" work of internal and external technicians for compliance and quality control.
• Conducts test of safety equipment to ensure OHSA and operational standards.
• Maintains accurate preventive and predictive maintenance records within the CMMS System.
• Keeps work area and tools 6S'd (well maintained, clean, organized, etc.), and performs housekeeping duties as required.
• Work flexible shifts, if required, including on call.
• Performs related work and other job assignments as required.

Experience and Education You Need:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 5+ years Industrial Refrigeration maintenance experience, which must include Ammonia refrigeration.
• Required to successfully complete assigned Industrial Refrigeration and Mechanical-Electrical courses.
• Troubleshooting and repairs experience with differing control systems such as ALTA/Allen Bradley etc.
• Required to be trained in HAZMAT, obtain and maintain the certification.
• Computerized Maintenance Management System experience

What Could Set You Apart :

• Experience working in a Cold Storage environment
• RETA CIRO/CARO certifications
• Experience using Oracle Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Ability to do advanced troubleshooting and diagnose down to the component level on all refrigeration equipment

Physical Requirements :

• Requires the ability to sit for long periods of time, with frequent interruptions

• Requires several hours per day of sitting, getting up and down from chairs, and reaching, or bending

• Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work

• Talking, hearing, and seeing are important elements of completing assigned tasks

• May require travel by automobile and airplane up for business

• May require a visit facility operations in temperatures at or below freezing

• May carry loads related to travel and occasionally lifts, carries, positions, or moves objects weighing up to 20 pounds

• Requires the use of various electronic tools

• Requires the ability to relate to others beyond giving and receiving instructions: must partner with colleagues without exhibiting behavioral extremes

• Requires the performance of work activities including reasoning, negotiating, instructing, persuading, or speaking with others; and respond appropriately to constructive feedback from executive management

Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws.

EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.