Ammonia Refrigeration Technician

Position Overview

The primary purpose of this position is to oversee and manage the safe operation, daily monitoring, and maintenance of large scale industrial anhydrous ammonia or Freon refrigeration systems, as well as oversee the safe operation, daily monitoring, and maintenance of industrial and office HVAC systems. Provide assistance to the Manager of Facilities Maintenance to ensure assets (Refrigeration,HVAC,Electrical systems) are managed in accordance with the International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR), American Society of HVAC and Refrigeration Engineers (ASHRE), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), EPA, OSHA, and applicable State and Local Codes.

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

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 6:30am-3pm (subject to change based on the business needs)

Compensation starting at $32.34

Check out a day in the life here:

• 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.). Make decisions regarding operating strategies, setpoints and limits. Optimize system operations for improved cost and reliability.
• Schedule and perform major repairs and rebuilds (excluding compressor rebuilds). Recommend system upgrades and improvements. Perform system inspections and mechanical integrity checks. Participate extensively in the Process Safety Management and Risk Management programs. Perform complex troubleshooting.
• Oversee or inspect system construction or installation activities. Coordinate shutdowns and pump downs. Administer preventative and predictive maintenance systems. Responsible for daily communication of all pertinent Information regarding system operation and maintenance to departmental management and maintenance 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, daily work schedules, and duty cycles for all repairs and maintenance for refrigeration and HVAC systems. Assist in managing outside mechanical and refrigeration contractors conducting service, repair and new contract work. Assist management in creation of budgets for individual projects, yearly capital and yearly operating expenses.
• 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.

• Warehouse:
  Freezer (-20F to 0F)
• Warehouse:
  Perishable Warehouse (28F to 60F)

• Specialized Knowledge Needed For Performance of Job:
  Ammonia Refrigeration and CFC Certification
• Glycol Systems, computer systems operating platform, HAZMAT, advanced skills in electrical systems
• Physical abilities:
  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
• Problem Solving Ammonia Incident: 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. Decision Making:
  Decisions are made in alignment with established corporate protocol and standard operating procedures as required to maintain operations, issue resolution and improved cost saving and efficiencies in support of operations.…