Refrigeration Mechanic Operator 1

Summary

Take Your Career to the Next Level in Refrigeration Mechanics!
Associated Grocers is looking for talented individuals to join our growing team! We’re currently hiring for the position of Ammonia Refrigeration Mechanic Operator 1 .

In this role, you’ll be responsible for monitoring and maintaining all refrigeration and air conditioning systems to ensure proper temperature control in our Perishable Department. You will also perform necessary repairs and provide regular updates to the Maintenance Refrigeration Supervisor on tasks related to HVAC, PLC controls, and Ammonia Refrigeration systems.

If you're ready to grow with a company that values skill, dedication, and teamwork— Associated Grocers is the place for you!

Competitive Pay , Weekly Payroll, Comprehensive Benefits Package , 401K Retirement Program, Paid Time Off upon hire, Fantastic Team Environment

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Monitor compressor operation, oil levels and pressure levels.
2. Monitor and drain surge pots and accumulator oil traps.
3. Repair and maintain A/C chillers.
4. Drain condensing tower and clean (annually).
5. Monitor/clean out refrigeration coils.
6. Monitor and maintain logs of Ammonia refrigeration system.
7. Change all A/C filters.
8. Accurately maintain records including personnel work order assignments, labor charges, assets and PM maintenance records of the facility using eMaint CMMS system.
9. Monitor temperatures in refrigeration rooms.
10. Keep compressor, electrical, and parts rooms clean and in order.
11. Interact and/or supervise outside vendors and/or contractors working in the facility.

Education and/or Experience

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Ammonia Operator 1 certified - Class for certification available to obtain after 3 months of employment
• RETA CARO or CIRO certifiable - Will be available once Ammonia Operator 1 certification is completed.
• Valid driver’s license and appropriate motor vehicle record preferred

Other Skills and Abilities

• Able and willing to work as part of a team
• Detail orientated
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to learn new and improve existing skills
• Punctual
• Willing to ask questions
• Safety conscious
• Basic knowledge of single and three phase circuits
• Basic understanding and experience with rotating machinery maintenance.
• Basic understanding of the refrigeration process
• Basic understanding and familiarity of common refrigeration components and their operation
• Replace and/or repair common refrigeration components
• Ability to troubleshoot basic single and three phase electric circuits
• Perform refrigeration equipment maintenance tasks
• In depth understating of safety procedures
• Basic understanding of the Mechanical Integrity regulations of the PSM/RMP program