Responsibilities of the Ammonia Refrigeration Technician:
- 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 Safeoperation, troubleshooting and proper maintenance of a two stage re-circulated and or critical charged refrigeration systems.
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.
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.
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekends