Ammonia Refrigeration Technician

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, the ammonia refrigeration technician monitors the refrigeration system. Monitors and records system readings by documenting the operation of the equipment. Performs PMs and ensures the system is performing in a safe and functional manner at all times. Including monitoring and maintaining the ammonia system, refrigeration systems, electrical, boiler and compressor rooms in good repair.

Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains water, hydraulic, ammonia and nitrogen leaks throughout the plant, including freezers.
• Must be able to safely open system for repairs when required while maintaining minimal losses of refrigerant.
• Maintain and perform preventative maintenance activities on ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Observe and test system operation, using gauges and instruments.
• Is engaged in dismantling, assembling, and installing refrigeration equipment.
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information.
• Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s.
• Assist in maintaining parts and supplies inventory by reporting low supply levels to Supervisor.
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes. 
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
• Follow all required work safe practices, including lockout-tagout requirements and wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
• Perform all other work as assigned.

Position Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience as a Refrigeration Technician in an industrial environment.
• Strong skills in “Process Safety Management”
• Proficient in troubleshooting & repair of solid state motor starting components & Micro panels such as:  Logix, Quantum, FES or others, including skills with automation controls
• Must have a working knowledge of Windows based software, such as Microsoft Excel and Word, and computerized maintenance management system.
• Electrical skills including 480/230 v 3ph. & 120 v systems & under
• Root cause & troubleshooting skills are a must.
• Must have working knowledge of electrical testing equipment and basic hand and power tools.
• Must possess a high level of written and verbal communication skills, critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of EPA regulations
• Solid communication skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the environment is moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to reach, bend, kneel, stooping, crouching/squatting, crawling, climbing stairs/ladders.
• Lifting and/or carrying up to 100 pounds for a distance of 20ft.
• Will be exposed to loud industrial type environments commonly found at plants.
• Varied temperatures from hot and humid to very cold.