Refrigeration Technician III

Pay

Pay: starts at $35 hour
(1st) Shift
Sign on bonus for qualified candidates:
Up to $5000
$600.00 yearly Tool allowance
Annual Boot Allowance
Outstanding benefits
- Excellent full time career with a stable and growing company
Move your Career FORWARD with SYSCO FOOD

This is an Operations position responsible for managing the activities associated with refrigeration repair on industrial refrigerated storage equipment ranging from 100 HP to 3,000 HP, general maintenance and repair of the regional facility refrigeration systems, minor repair of electrical devices. Ensure assets (Refrigeration/HVAC/Electrical systems) are managed in accordance with the following: IIAR (International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration), ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers), ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers), EPA, OSHA and applicable State and Local Codes.

The ideal candidate will have HVAC/R schooling, RETA Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO) certification, universal EPA, and at least six years' experience with service/maintenance of HVAC / R, and large ammonia refrigeration units.

• Perform required inspections and preventive maintenance of refrigeration storage equipment ranging from 50 HP to 3,000 HP
• Use working knowledge of screw and reciprocal compressors, electrical troubleshooting all common types of ammonia central systems, & control/alarm systems to perform inspections and preventative maintenance as required
• Knowledge of controls and electric (high and low voltage)
• Knowledge of PC (personal computer) & PLC (programming logic controller) based master refrigeration control systems
• Maintains the freezer and cooler ammonia system through scheduled preventative maintenance activities includes the areas listed below to ensure the full functioning of all refrigeration units, checking, draining and filling oil levels as needed, Oil analysis, Filter changes, Sensor calibration, Transducer calibration, Compressor alignment, Checking, adjusting, or replacing all belts as needed, Checking for ammonia leaks on roof above freezers or around the units themselves, Checking compressors and cycle operation of each, Checking condensers and cycle operations of each unit
• Responsible for logging time and materials into the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) on a daily basis in the form of work orders, P.M.s, etc.
• Checking, changing or filling water treatment chemical levels
• Oversee and manage Refrigeration, Electrical, and HVAC systems including monitoring and trending, troubleshooting and repairs (Compressors, condensers, fans, heating, cooling, contractors, motors, microprocessors, frequency drives, etc.), leak detection
• Conducting required inspections and reporting
• Glycol underfloor warming system knowledge
• Evaluating and implementing energy management strategies
• Ensure product integrity is maintained through temperature monitoring & control
• Evaluating and reporting equipment condition
• Completes small electrical repairs and welding projects as needed, to reduce contract or purchase of needed services
• Responsible for daily communication of all pertinent information regarding system operation and maintenance to departmental management and maintenance teams
• Responsible for housekeeping and cleanup of refrigeration machine rooms, refrigeration maintenance areas, and all project areas on a daily basis
• Required to interpret and understand plans and specifications, schematics, operating and maintenance manuals, etc. for systems being overseen
• Conducts audits ensuring all required inspections and documentation are completed accurately (including but not limited to food safety documentation, ePSM, PSM (Process Safety Management), etc.)
• Checking condition of the freezer and cooler curtains.
• Suggests efficiency ideas, cost reduction measures and assists with the implementation of changes within the facility maintenance dept.
• Works require exposure to extreme cold and heat and working around ammonia, noise, dirt, dust, paint, grease and high voltage wires.
• Demonstrate an understanding and adherence to all work safety policies, procedures, and…