Ammonia Refrigeration Tech

Lineage; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Lineage in Des Moines, IA is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to install, maintain, repair machinery, refrigeration systems (ammonia, Freon/CO2), electrical systems, and building infrastructure. You will follow safety standards, conduct periodic testing, and log work in CMMS daily, collaborating with teams to ensure reliable operations in a cold and dynamic environment.

This role offers growth within Lineage and opportunities to contribute to safety and efficiency across multiple

Qualifications

• 4 years mechanical experience maintaining motorized lifts and equipment, warehouse, processing, and/or manufacturing equipment.
• In automated sites, 2 years pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical experience.
• 3 years industrial refrigeration experience (ammonia, Freon and/or CO2) or combination of experience and trade school.
• Refrigeration Operator 2 course and/or CIRO within 6 months of hire is the goal.
• Demonstrated knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC).
• Ability to read and interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) may be required at some facilities.
• Process Safety Management (PSM) experience/training.
• Proficient computer skills including Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization and deliver technical results to a non-technical audience.
• Excellent problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work in temperatures as low as -20 Fahrenheit/-25 Celsius and up to 100 Fahrenheit/37 Celsius, with PPE.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs./23 kgs.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule and shift, including weekends if needed.
• Must be comfortable with various noise levels; some locations require Working at Height knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and perform evaluations and preventative and predictive maintenance on electrical apparatus, motors, wiring, electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment per electrical codes and standards.
• Maintain, repair and perform evaluations and preventative and predictive maintenance on refrigeration systems.
• Maintain, repair and perform evaluations and preventative maintenance on building infrastructure.
• Maintain, repair and perform evaluations and preventative maintenance on material handling equipment.
• Complete work order tasks and log into CMMS daily.
• Report inspections and maintenance activities to leadership daily.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Electrical systems

Refrigeration systems

P&ID reading

PSM experience

NEC knowledge

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Refrigeration Operator 2 or CIRO

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Install, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, physical structures, plumbing, various types of ammonia, Freon and/or CO2 refrigeration equipment, and electrical systems while following all regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures. Adhere to the design specifications of the refrigeration systems through periodic testing and inspections.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain, repair and perform evaluations and preventative and predictive maintenance on electrical apparatus, motors, wiring, electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment per electrical codes and standards
• Maintain, repair and perform evaluations and preventative and predictive maintenance on refrigeration systems
• Maintain, repair and perform evaluations and preventative and predictive maintenance on building infrastructure
• Maintain, repair and perform evaluations and preventative and predictive maintenance on material handling equipment
• Complete work order tasks and ensure all performed work is logged into the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) daily
• Maintain reporting of inspections, evaluations, preventive maintenance procedures and communicate all pertinent information regarding equipment operation and maintenance to leadership daily
• Other tasks as assigned

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• May monitor contractors working on or near refrigeration systems, ensuring they are following all regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures
• Utilize onsite motorized lift as needed while operating, inspecting, calibrating, and maintaining equipment

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES)

• 4 years mechanical experience maintaining motorized lifts and equipment, warehouse, processing, and/or manufacturing equipment or combination of experience and trade school
• In automated sites, 2 years pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical experience
• 3 years industrial refrigeration experience (ammonia, Freon and/or CO2) or combination of experience and trade school
• Successful completion of Refrigeration Operator 2 course and/or a (CIRO) or equivalent within 6 months of hire is the goal
• Demonstrated knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC)
• Ability to read and interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) may be required at some facilities
• Process Safety Management (PSM) experience/training
• Proficient computer skills including Outlook, Word, Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization and deliver technical results to a non-technical audience
• Excellent problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Ability to work in temperatures as low as -20 Fahrenheit/-25 Celsius in cold storage sites or up to 100 Fahrenheit/37 Celsius in dry storage sites while wearing company provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear
• Must be able to lift a minimum of50lbs./23 kgs.; weight may be more dependent upon facility
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule and shift, including weekends if needed
• Must be comfortable with various noise levels, at times, can be loud
• Some locations require demonstrated knowledge and practice of Working at Height regulations

Why Lineage?

This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers’ requirements. Beyond that, you’ll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We’ll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.

Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.

Benefits

Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.