Ammonia Refrigeration Technician — Hands-On & Safe Career

Daily Harvest; Town of New Berlin (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefits with Immediate Paid

Time Off

Paid Volunteer Opportunities

Tuition and Wellness Reimbursements

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Recognition Programs

Free Yogurt!

Job summary

Chobani is seeking an Ammonia Refrigeration Technician to maintain and operate ammonia refrigeration systems safely and efficiently at our New York facility.

You will work with compressors, pumps, boilers and heat exchangers; perform mechanical overhauls, troubleshoot electrical and pneumatic issues, document repairs, and follow safety and GMP procedures while contributing to plant reliability and product quality.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience with ammonia refrigeration systems and/or high-pressure steam systems, or a similar field.
• Mechanical experience required, with strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate ammonia compressors, liquid ammonia pumps and receiver, steam supply system including manual and automated valves, heat exchanger and condensate traps.
• Maintain and operate high pressure oilers and feed water service traps and water feed for boilers and heat exchangers.
• Repair any malfunctioning components associated with boiler systems.
• Maintain and operate glycol concentrators, condensers, fans, pumps, evaporators, plate heat exchangers and shell and tube heat exchangers.
• Evaluate all or any part of the ammonia refrigeration systems in the plant.
• Utilize electrical troubleshooting on refrigeration and heating systems.
• Install, repair, tear down and rebuild system components on all phases of refrigeration and heating systems in the plant.
• Dismantle malfunctioning systems and test components, using electrical, mechanical and pneumatic testing equipment.
• Adjust or replace worn or defective mechanisms and parts; reassemble repaired systems.
• Adjust valves according to specifications and charge system with proper type of refrigerant by pumping the specified gas or fluid into the system.
• Perform mechanical overhauls and refrigerant reclaiming.
• Fabricate and assemble structural and functional components of refrigeration system, using hand tools, power tools and welding equipment.
• Maintain proper documentation of repairs and replacements, so costs and procedures can be accurately tracked.
• Maintain and operate an Energy Management System; test lines, components and connections for leaks.
• Follow Chobani Safety Procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Computer skills

Ammonia refrigeration experience

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Chobani is seeking an Ammonia Refrigeration Technician to maintain and operate ammonia refrigeration systems safely and efficiently at our New York facility.

You will work with compressors, pumps, boilers and heat exchangers; perform mechanical overhauls, troubleshoot electrical and pneumatic issues, document repairs, and follow safety and GMP procedures while contributing to plant reliability and product quality.