Ammonia Technician

Lineage; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Annual bonus eligibility

Holiday pay

Job summary

Lineage is seeking a Maintenance Technician with ammonia refrigeration experience to perform preventive and predictive maintenance on electrical, refrigeration, building, and handling equipment. The role requires logging work in CMMS and communicating findings to leadership.

Requirements include ammonia refrigeration experience, 3 years mechanical/machinery experience and basic electrical instrumentation. Willingness to work flexible shifts and lift 40 lbs is expected.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Basic electrical instrumentation experience.
• Ability to read and interpret P&ID diagrams may be required at some facilities.”
• Proficient computer skills including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and evaluate electrical apparatus, motors, wiring, components per codes and standards as instructed by leadership.
• Maintain, repair and evaluate refrigeration systems (ammonia) as instructed by leadership.
• Maintain, repair and evaluate building infrastructure as instructed by leadership.
• Maintain, repair and evaluate material handling equipment as instructed by leadership.
• Complete work orders and log tasks in CMMS daily.
• Report inspections and maintenance information to leadership daily.
• May monitor contractors and ensure safety standards are followed.
• Operate onsite lifts for inspection, calibration and maintenance.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

P&ID reading

Electrical instrumentation

CMMS

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Ammonia Refrigeration experience required

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 as instructed by leadership
• Maintain, repair and perform evaluations and preventative and predictive maintenance on refrigeration systems as instructed by leadership
• Maintain, repair and perform evaluations and preventative and predictive maintenance on building infrastructure as instructed by leadership
• Maintain, repair and perform evaluations and preventative and predictive maintenance on material handling equipment as instructed by leadership
• 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

• 3 years mechanical experience maintaining motorized lifts and equipment, warehouse, processing, and/or manufacturing equipment or combination of experience and trade school.
• 2 years industrial refrigeration experience (ammonia) or combination of experience and trade school
• Successful completion of Refrigeration Operator 1 course and/or (CARO) or equivalent within 6 months of hire is the goal
• Basic electrical instrumentation experience
• Basic ability to read and interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) may be required at some facilities
• Proficient computer skills including Word and 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 of 40 lbs./18 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

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.

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.