Ammonia Refrigeration Technician

Ammonia Refrigeration Technician page is loaded## Ammonia Refrigeration Technician locations:
Westfield, MAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R-265359### ##

Position Overview Oversee and manage the safe operation, daily monitoring and maintenance of large scale industrial anhydrous ammonia refrigeration systems. Oversee the safe operation, daily monitoring and maintenance of industrial and office HVAC systems. Provide assistance to Manager of Facilities Maintenance to ensure assets (Refrigeration/HVAC/Electrical systems) are managed in accordance with the following: IIAR (International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration), ASHRE (American Society of HVAC and Refrigeration Engineers), ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers), EPA, OSHA and applicable State and Local Codes.

This position requires Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO) RETA certification or equivalent experience.##

Job Description * ##
** Compensation range: $33 to $43 per hour, plus $1 freezer differential*** ##
** Paid training, including CIRO and CARO certifications*** ##
** Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM*** ##
** Check out a day in the life here:
**** You will contribute by:
*** Oversee Refrigeration, Electrical, and HVAC systems including monitoring and trending, troubleshooting and repairs (Compressors, condensers, fans, healing, cooling, contractors, motors, micro processors, frequency drives, etc.). Conduct preventive maintenance (P.M.'s) within established timelines (Oil analysis, filter changes, calibration of sensors and transducers), leak detection.
* Conduct required inspections and reporting, implement energy management strategies as outlined by management or corporate refrigeration team. Ensure product integrity is maintained through temperature monitoring & control. Evaluate and report equipment condition. Provide clear and concise communication to Management, etc.
* Responsible for logging time and materials into computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) on a daily basis in the form of work orders, P.M.s, etc. Responsible for communication of all pertinent information regarding system operation and maintenance to departmental management and refrigeration teams. Responsible for housekeeping and clean up 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.
* Assist management in developing standard operating procedures, and assisting in the scheduling of repairs and maintenance for refrigeration and HVAC systems. Assist in managing outside mechanical and refrigeration contractors conducting service, repair and new contract work.
* This position will also assist the building and material handling equipment maintenance teams. Duties will include assisting in general building repairs, electrical troubleshooting and repairs, forklift repair and maintenance, changing and servicing lift batteries, and other general maintenance activities as designated by the Manager of Facility Maintenance.
* Oversee, maintain and implement required documents pertaining to the PSM/RMP and all other regulatory programs as designated Manager/Supervisor of Facility Maintenance.
** Your work environment may include:
*** Warehouse:
Freezer (-20F to 0F)
** We’re searching for candidates with:
*** Ammonia Refrigeration & CFC Certification
* Glycol Systems, Computer systems operating platform, HAZMAT, Low Voltage Control Systems
* Site inspections, equipment inspections, mechanical repairs and replacements, all which require good mobility, physical exertion, walking, bending, reaching, climbing ladders, carrying tools and parts, etc.
* OSHA Good Manufacturing Processes, PSM, RMP. Candidate will obtain OSHA Level A Hazmat Certification (24

Hours, Medical Certification) within 90 days of employment. They must also be able to wear a full face air purifying respirator and pass a fit test. Candidate must have or obtain RETA (CARO) Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator) and (CIRO) Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator Certification as experience and certification level permits. This is a prerequisite to attain Refrigeration Technician Level Ill classification.

Candidate must be willing to be on call for after-hours refrigeration issues. Review semi-annual service reports and make recommendations for corrective action of all action items. Assist Corporate Refrigeration Team in annual capital budget planning.
* Problem Solving

Skills:

a) Assessment of issue and impact to business model b) Communicate issue and impact to Maintenance and Facility Management and Senior Director of Corporate Refrigeration c) Co-develop team and plan for immediate issue abatement and remediation d) Co-develop team and plan for final issue abatement and remediation including associated schedule and costs
* 3-5 years:
To perform at a…