Refrigeration Technician III

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Join the Cold Chain That Feeds the World. For over 120 years, Americold has connected producers, processors, distributors, and retailers to ensure food stays safe, fresh, and accessible. With 240+ facilities across four continents and 14,000+ team members, we’re a global leader in temperature‑controlled logistics. Our mission is to help our customers feed the world – and we’re looking for people who share that purpose.

We value customer service, innovation, and inclusion, and we invest in our people’s growth and well‑being. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a company that puts people first, Americold is the place for you.

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 include, but are not exclusive to: mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC, fabrication and welding, ammonia, and plumbing. Will direct and oversee the work of contractors on occasion.

• Define and set 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.
• Provide in‑depth troubleshooting of refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, and controls systems to root cause and recommend corrective action.
• Perform calibrations (slide valve, potentiometers, RTDs, pressure transducers, etc.)
• Replace components within the refrigeration system, with safe LOTO procedures and in accordance with PSM program.
• Perform both routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various types of warehouse equipment in accordance with OSHA Standards.
• Participate in Maintenance/Refrigeration/Energy Excellence implementation and sustainment of Americold Operating System (AOS).
• Share knowledge, and assist in the training and development of less experienced technicians.
• Inspect and review “in progress” and “completed” work of internal and external technicians for compliance and quality control.
• Conduct test of safety equipment to ensure OHSA and operational standards.
• Maintain accurate preventive and predictive maintenance records within the CMMS System.
• Keep work area and tools 6S’d (well maintained, clean, organized, etc.), and perform housekeeping duties as required.
• Work flexible shifts, if required, including on call.
• Perform related work and other job assignments as required.

• 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.

• 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
• Experience training and developing less experienced technicians.

• May be required to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures of –20°F 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 catwalks.
• 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.
• Must be able to use hand and power tools.
• Specific…