Refrigeration Technician (Refrigeration Tech)

Experience:

Minimum of five years operating a large ammonia refrigeration system

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Two years as head technician of large ammonia refrigeration system is preferred.

Education: High School Diploma / GED is required per policy

Language:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Driver's License: Standard Class C License is required to complete assigned job tasks

Requirements:

- Must have a Certification of

HVACR

- Must have a f

ull understanding of the ammonia system is necessary in order to perform the main task of this position to operate and maintain a large ammonia refrigeration system.

- Must have a

RETA class A operator's license. (If person has not taken the test, will be sent to do so after an agreed upon amount of employment.)

- Must have 24-hour emergency responder training and 8 hour yearly refresher training for emergency responder (HAZMAT)

- Must have a medical certificate and training to wear S.C.B.A. and/or full face gas mask (Base line hearing test and physical will be required in order to wear S.C.B.A.)

- Must have working knowledge of operating a computer and computer software

- Must have working knowledge of PSM program (Process Safety Management) and preventative maintenance program

- Must have related experience in general maintenance, plumbing and grounds maintenance.

- Must have knowledge of OSHA and E.P.A. regulations and requirements

- Must have experience in a USDA meat processing facility.

Duties:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regular attendance is required.

Perform work on refrigeration equipment, involving working on control valves, solenoid valves, hand valves, Hansen ammonia purger, Cornell liquid pumps, float switches, evaporative condensers, evaporators, Hansen level controllers and screw compressors.

Make periodic inspection of equipment and system including engine room, refrigerated spaces, the roof condensers and valve stations to observe operating condition and need for repair and adjustment.

Continually monitor the system to ensure proper functioning by checking pressures, levels in the vessels and temperature of different zones within the building.

Observe temperature, pressure and ampere readings for system and equipment and adjust controls or override automatic controls to obtain specified operation of equipment.

Record temperature, pressures, liquid levels in vessels and other readings for log sheet at specified intervals.

Read and interpret electrical drawings, sketches and diagrams.

Drain oil from system and change oil in screw compressors.

Repair and replace control valves.

Responsible for the preventative maintenance program which includes printing out work orders, distributing work orders and entering changes and parts per task into the computer.

Involvement with reviewing and/or writing SOP's and lock-out-tag-out procedures.

Perform all PSM work on a daily basis and attend monthly meetings that cover safety.

Responsible for the Hot Work Permit, the contractors program, the confined space program, the PHA action item management report and other OSHA and EPA