Ammonia Refrigeration Technician I

H-E-B; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

H-E-B is seeking a Stationary Systems Operator to operate and maintain steam and refrigeration systems across warehousing and manufacturing sites. You will perform PMs, troubleshoot mechanical and electrical components, and help ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications include a HS Diploma or GED, RETA CARO, HAZMAT certification, boiler/operator licenses, and 2+ years in industrial maintenance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Industrial Maintenance.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Good written and verbal English communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain steam and refrigeration systems for warehousing and manufacturing facilities.
• Perform PM tasks and troubleshoot/repair refrigeration equipment and boilers.
• Read electrical diagrams and use basic test equipment for AC/DC circuits.
• Complete logs, work orders, and parts requisitions; follow safety SOPs.

Education

HS Diploma or GED

RETA CARO certification

40-hour HAZMAT certification

Boiler operator license

Stationary engineer license

Job description

Responsibilities Job Summary: As a Stationary Systems Operator, you'll operate and maintain multiple steam and refrigeration systems that serve H-E-B warehousing and manufacturing facilities. Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions: Maintenance / Troubleshooting / Repair & Replacement: 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 The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.

Qualifications & Key Requirements: Work Experience: 0-2 years experience (Minimum of 2 years' experience in Industrial Maintenance)

• Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Strong organization and time-management skills
• Required Written / verbal communication skills
• Required Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus between tasks; attention to detail
• Required Ability to speak and read English
• Required Initiative
• Required Pass an annual HAZMAT physical
• Required Education: HS Diploma or GED or equivalent
• Required Licenses/Certifications: Pass RETA CARO certification within a year
• Required 40-hour HAZMAT certification (or ability to acquire / maintain)
• Required Boiler operator's license (or ability to acquire / maintain)
• Required Obtain / maintain appropriate stationary engineer license, as required by local, state, or federal codes
• Required Physical Demands & Working Conditions: 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 The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Last revised: 9/1/2018 MAIN26