What are the responsibilities and job description for the Refrigeration Installation/Pipefitter Technician position at Associated Grocers, Inc.?
Summary
The refrigeration installer is primarily responsible for installing new or used equipment in locations. This requires knowledge of refrigeration equipment, hand tools, welding, refrigeration, schematics, and floor layout drawings. The installer must be able to move and install display cases and erect walk in cooler/freezer vaults, and connect all components of the system, run and connect copper piping, hook up electrical components, charge the system with refrigerant, and verify that all equipment, temperature sensors and thermostats are working correctly.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Maintain stellar safety record. Zero traffic tickets and accidents. Travel to worksite in company provided vehicle. Use gloves, safety goggles, and other PPE to prevent injury to self or others.
- Communicate with management, customer and other technicians on the timing, location, and method for installing refrigeration equipment. Good communication eliminates errors in the installation process.
- Fabricate and install equipment per drawings and specifications. Equipment location shall be provided in advance. Installer must read schematics, drawings, installation manuals and operation manuals to install equipment properly.
- Connect systems to electrical, control, fuel, water lines, ducts, air lines and other utilities.
- Test installed system for proper operation. Make necessary adjustments to electrical control and mechanical systems using such methods as PLC programming, reading gauges, and valve adjustment.
- Perform mechanical Refrigerant Conversions. Record the use of all refrigerant and remove and discard prior systems in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
- Order, pick up, deliver, and install materials and supplies needed to maintain equipment in good working condition.
Education and/or Experience
One year certificate from college or technical school; and/or three to five years related experience.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- EPA Refrigeration Certificate
- Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record
Other Skills and Abilities
- 1-2 years of refrigeration experience
- 2 years of working knowledge of refrigeration equipment, tools, and refrigerants
- Working knowledge of silver solder tools
- Working knowledge of normal shop equipment and hand tools
- Working knowledge of all electrical phases and voltage
- Must be highly motivated and able to work independently