Ammonia Refrigeration Technician I

H-E-B; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

H-E-B is seeking a Stationary Systems Operator in Corpus Christi, Texas, to operate and maintain steam and refrigeration systems for our warehousing and manufacturing facilities. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in industrial maintenance.

The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, compliance certifications, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under diverse conditions. Join us at H-E-B, where each partner plays a key role in our success.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years experience in industrial maintenance.
• Pass RETA CARO certification within a year.
• 40-hour HAZMAT certification or ability to acquire.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain steam and refrigeration systems.
• Perform basic refrigeration operations and troubleshooting.
• Assist in boiler operations and maintenance.

Skills

Strong organization and time-management skills

Written / verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Initiative

Ability to speak and read English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Refrigeration equipment

Job description

Responsibilities

There's way more to H-E-B than our 400+ Stores. To support our manufacturing and warehouse campus locations, the H-E-B Industrial Facility Services team provides maintenance, repair, and construction in ammonia refrigeration, plant utilities, automated systems, and building services.

As a Stationary Systems Operator, you'll operate and maintain multiple steam and refrigeration systems that serve H-E-B warehousing and manufacturing facilities.

Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources—People—drive the innovation, growth, and success that makes H-E-B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company.

Equipment Operations

• Refrigeration Operations
• Performs basic refrigeration operations (putting equipment online, taking it offline, water testing, oil draining, charging compressors with oil, etc.)
• Performs refrigeration engine room operational checks
• Performs component and individual equipment pump-downs
• Performs basic industrial refrigeration system troubleshooting
• Refrigeration Mechanical
• Performs PM tasks on refrigeration equipment
• Assists higher-level operators to install / troubleshoot / maintain / repair industrial refrigeration mechanical equipment
• Refrigeration Electrical
• Reads / applies understanding of basic electrical diagrams
• Uses basic electrical test equipment (amp meter, voltage / ohm multimeter) to perform electrical measurements to determine proper equipment operation and basic troubleshooting on AC / DC circuits ranging from 12 volts to 480 volts
• Assists higher-level operators to troubleshoot / repair / maintain more complex electrical equipment and systems
• Refrigeration Maintenance
• Preserves piping / equipment by preparing surfaces and applying a variety of paint coatings
• Performs maintenance and inspections on screw compressors, purgers, centrifugal pumps, condensers, evaporators, valves
• Assists higher-level operators to troubleshoot / maintain / repair more complex refrigeration equipment
• Boiler Operations
• Performs boiler room operational checks
• Perform blowdown on steaming boilers
• Starts up / shuts down boilers, feed pumps, condensate return pumps, and other auxiliary equipment
• Perform boiler water and feed water testing and treatment
• Performs basic steam system troubleshooting
• Boiler Maintenance & Repair
• Assist higher-level operators to prepare boilers for state, local, and insurance inspections
• Assists higher-level operators to troubleshoot / maintain / repair more complex steam equipment

Compliance / Safety

• Operates as a first responder during HAZMAT situations
• Follows standard operating procedures (SOP) related to completion of stationary engineering logs, completion of work order and parts requisitions, lockout- tagout
• Obtains / maintains / displays appropriate grade stationary engineer license as soon as experience requirements are met

Background Requirements

• High school diploma, or equivalent
• 0-2 yrs Experience (Minimum of 2 years' experience in Industrial Maintenance)
• Pass RETA CARO certification within a year (Required)
• 40-hour HAZMAT certification (or ability to acquire / maintain)
• Boiler operator's license (or ability to acquire / maintain)

Skills & Qualities

• Strong organization and time-management skills
• Written / verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus between tasks; attention to detail
• Ability to speak and read English
• Initiative

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Work while standing, sitting, stooping, walking, bending, with hands over head, and in prone position
• Climb; work from a 25-foot ladder and other elevated work platforms (manlift, scissor lift, catwalk, silo)
• Occasionally lift and carry 90 lbs
• Work in extreme temperatures ranging from -20 to 130 degrees
• Pass an annual HAZMAT physical
• Obtain / maintain appropriate stationary engineer license, as required by local, state, or federal codes

Additional Notes

• High school diploma, or equivalent
• Experience in industrial maintenance