Ammonia Certified Technician

Socket.dev; Township of Langley; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Thrive Freeze Dry in Langley BC is seeking an Ammonia Certified Technician for the night shift on a 12-hour rotation. You will inspect and maintain equipment, troubleshoot temperature and pressure, and ensure start-up/shutdown operations are performed safely.

Required are a 4th Class Power Engineering Certification and at least two years in ammonia or freon refrigeration, with strong safety awareness and ability to lift 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• 4th Class Power Engineering Certification required.
• Minimum two years' ammonia or freon refrigeration operation experience.
• Proficient in electrical and mechanical maintenance daily.
• Adhere to safety protocols and legislated safety requirements.
• Knowledge of Word and Excel.
• Capable of lifting 50 lbs and performing physical tasks.
• Experience in temperature-controlled environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and perform daily maintenance of equipment (Freeze Dry System & others).
• Measure and troubleshoot temperature, pressure, and fuel flow; detect leaks.
• Ensure system start-up and shutdown operations are maintained.
• Implement corrective actions and minor repairs to prevent failures.
• Manage daily lubrications and other equipment tasks.
• Keep workspace clear and clean after repairs.
• Complete daily, weekly or monthly reporting as required.
• Assist in developing operation, maintenance and safety procedures.
• In the absence of the ammonia lead, serve as back-up to ensure SQF requirements are met.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Ammonia refrigeration

Power engineering certification

Electrical maintenance

Safety compliance

Equipment maintenance

MS Word/Excel

Job description

Thrive Freeze Dry, a rapidly growing freeze-dried manufacturing company is recruiting for a detailed oriented and organized Ammonia Certified Technician for our office in Langley BC reporting to the Maintenance Manager. This opportunity is for the night shift and follows a 12-hour rotational schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspection and daily maintenance of all equipment (Freeze Dry System & others)
• Measure and troubleshoot temperature, pressure, and fuel flow, detect leaks or other equipment failures
• Ensure the system start-up and shutdown operations are maintained
• Implement corrective actions and minor repairs to prevent equipment or system failure
• Manage the daily lubrications and other daily equipment tasks
• Manage the workspace to be clear and clean after repairs
• Complete all daily, weekly or monthly reporting as required
• Assist in the development of operation, maintenance and safety procedures
• In the absence of, the ammonia lead serves as back up to this position to ensure all food safety, quality objectives and SQF system requirements are met.
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• 4th Class Power Engineering Certification is a must
• Minimum two years of experience in ammonia or freon refrigeration operation or power engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in electrical and mechanical maintenance, applying knowledge and skills on a daily basis.
• Strong awareness of safety protocols and the ability to perform duties in compliance with legislated safety requirements.
• Knowledge of Word and Excel
• Capable of performing physical tasks, such as lifting at least 50 lbs., kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting.
• Comfortable working in temperature-controlled, refrigerated, or chilled environments.