Overview

Quality Sausage in Dallas, TX is seeking an Ammonia Refrigeration Technician to join the team!

As an Ammonia Refrigeration Technician, you will perform preventative and predictive maintenance on various types of ammonia refrigeration equipment. Additionally, you will play a decisive role ensuring adherence to the design specifications of the refrigeration systems through periodic testing and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and adjust the refrigeration system to safely support production requirements.
• Inspect, calibrate and maintain all refrigeration system safeguards per manufacturer specifications
• Complete and evaluate daily logs pertaining to the temperature, pressure and general operation of the refrigeration system
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance and repairs on machinery within the ammonia refrigeration system
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical issues on refrigeration equipment
• Maintain water treatment system and chemical controls for the evaporative condenser per manufacturer specifications
• Maintain housekeeping standards in all areas of refrigeration equipment
• Monitor contractors working on or near refrigeration systems
• Utilize onsite motorized lift and rental equipment as needed

Preferred Qualifications of the Ammonia Refrigeration Technician:

• Process Safety Management (PSM) experience/training
• Successful completion of Refrigeration Operator 1 course (CARO) or equivalent
• Previous refrigeration work with anhydrous ammonia (min of 2 years)
• Knowledge and skills in the Safe operation, troubleshooting and proper maintenance of a two stage re-circulated and or critical charged refrigeration systems.
• Must have knowledge and skills to work with:

• Ammonia screw compressors.
• Evaporators, Air Handling Units, used in process areas.
• Water towers or Condensers.
• Chillers, Plate type.
• Holding/Storage freezers and tempering coolers.
• Blast Room and other ammonia type refrigeration equipment.

• Other equipment knowledge and or skills should include:

• (PSM) (RMP) environmental programs.
• Steam boilers, DA tanks, return condensate piping and operation, air compressors, centrifugal pumps, 3phase 480-volt electrical power, VFD’s, starters, overloads and such.
• various types of refrigeration related process equipment.
• Applicants must be able to work flexible hrs.

• 2 years industrial ammonia refrigeration experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive work experience in refrigeration service or electrical trade
• Physically able to climb ladders, work at high elevations and lift objects up to fifty pounds.
• Must be able to pass physical examination and Respirator Fit Testing
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, detail oriented and highly motivated
• basic computer skills (electronic documentation

• Working Knowledge of screw compressors, electrical troubleshooting of common types of industrial refrigeration systems and control systems
• Demonstrate an understanding and adherence to all work safety policies, procedures and governing requirements.
• Ability to work unsupervised or with limited instruction.
• Candidate must be highly motivated, possibly work extended shifts.
• Promote job site safety, encourage safe work practices, perform safety meetings and rectify unsafe job conditions immediately.
• Maintain an organized jobsite.
• Candidate should have an excellent attention to detail with emphasis placed on safety.

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime
• Weekends