Overview
The Pictsweet Company is looking for experienced Refrigeration Technicians. The qualified candidate must be able to operate, troubleshoot, and repair ammonia refrigeration system equipment/machinery in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures and other industrial standards.
Responsibilities
- Operate refrigeration system compressors, defrost systems, condensers, evaporators, pumps, valves, motors, and other controls as needed.
- Operate and maintain facility steam boilers, auxiliary steam equipment, and water treatment systems.
- Repair valves, fans, pumps, conveyor belts, air compressors, water systems, boiler systems, and related components.
- Monitor systems by observing gauges, instrumentation, liquid levels, temperatures, and pressure systems.
- Repair and replace refrigeration components as needed.
- Log and record pressures, temperatures, gas, and water meter readings.
- Perform preventive maintenance on refrigeration equipment as per the Process Safety Management program.
- Operate the ammonia refrigeration system safely, following the Process Safety Management Program.
- Follow all safety guidelines established by the company.
- Maintain clean, organized work areas.
- Assist other departments as needed.
- Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) before starting work.
- Pass a pulmonary test and be a responder on the HAZMAT team.
Qualifications
Education:
- Vocational training is a plus.
Experience: At least three (3) years of industrial experience operating ammonia refrigeration units.
Language Skills:
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Ability to read and interpret safety signs, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures.
Other:
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts, 6-7 days a week, including weekends and holidays.
- Willingness to work rotating shifts.
- Knowledge of safe use of power tools, hand tools, and other equipment related to ammonia refrigeration.