Sr HVAC Refrigeration Technician

GoodHeart Brand Specialty Foods; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

GoodHeart Brand Specialty Foods in San Antonio, Texas, is seeking a Refrigeration Maintenance Technician to oversee and maintain all plant refrigeration equipment. The ideal candidate will have a two-year technical degree in industrial refrigeration maintenance or RETA certification, with at least two years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and repairing systems, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. A flexible schedule is needed to accommodate mandatory weekend work and after-hours call-ins.

Qualifications

• Completion of technical program in industrial refrigeration maintenance required.
• Experience with Freon, boilers, compressors, motors, and pumps.
• Must demonstrate strong initiative and ability to make decisions.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain refrigeration equipment.
• Respond to after-hours call-ins if necessary.
• Perform planned maintenance and record all activities.

Skills

Refrigeration system maintenance

Troubleshooting skills

Precision welding

Basic electrical knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Education

Two-year technical college degree program for industrial refrigeration maintenance

RETA certification or equivalent

Tools

MIG welding equipment

Plasma torch

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for the proper care, operation, and maintenance of all plant refrigeration equipment with minimal or some direct supervision. Perform operation, installation, overhaul, and preventative maintenance activities on all assigned plant equipment ensuring efficient operation.

Employment Type

Full Time, Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Schedule

6:00 AM to 2:30 PM (up to 12 hrs / shift and occasional after hour call ins)

Workdays

Wednesday to Sunday (occasional work on the rest of the week)

Pay Rate

Depends on Exp

Pay Frequency

Weekly, paid on Fridays

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, repairs, and overhauls equipment such as condenser units, pumps, air handlers, heat exchangers, other environmental changing devices and other mechanical equipment.
• Respond to occasional after-hours call-ins to troubleshoot and repair malfunctioning equipment.
• Installs, maintains temperature control system, electric valves, heat transfer equipment, ventilation, and air distribution equipment.
• Installs and replaces all types of pumps or refrigeration equipment according to prints, specifications, diagrams, or other instructions.
• Reads gauges and instruments, and adjusts mechanisms such as valves, controls, and pumps to control level of fluid pressure and distribution in systems.
• Operates various refrigeration recovery equipment in compliance with EPA guidelines.
• Solders with sil-fos and silver solder, layout, and fit piping.
• Tests malfunctioning systems and components using electrical, mechanical, digital, and pneumatic controls.
• Maintains air make up systems, chillers, evaporators and drain lines.
• Orders parts and material for repairs and maintains refrigeration stock.
• Performs planned maintenance, regular servicing, and repairs to refrigeration equipment of all types, sizes, and temperature ranges.
• Initiate continuous improvement activities pertaining to facility power systems (refrigeration, steam, water).
• Assist in the maintaining, installation, operation, and repair of boiler and pressure systems and all equipment incidental to these systems. Detect defects and assist in initiating repairs before major breakdowns occur.
• Follow and enforce plant wide and equipment safety rules/procedures.
• Maintains records of repairs or equipment requiring future service.
• Coordinates work with maintenance planner.
• Turns in Daily Activity Sheet and invoices.
• Any other duty assigned by management.

Education And Experience

• Completion of a two-year technical college degree program for industrial refrigeration maintenance or:
• Hold a current RETA certification or equivalent as a Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO) and a minimum 2 years of experience in operation and maintenance in refrigeration with practical and demonstrated experience.
• Must have working knowledge of Freon, boilers, compressors, motors, pumps, sheet metal, grease, oil and belt applications.
• Be self-motivated and demonstrate skill, initiative and judgment to make decisions and communicate these decisions with departmental supervisory for approval.
• Have basic knowledge of plant electrical AC/DC power and control systems associated with refrigeration equipment to provide support in equipment installation, trouble shooting and repair of refrigeration and boiler electrical components.
• Demonstrated ability to perform precision welding meeting food plant sanitary standards using MIG wire-feed, and heli-arc on stainless steel applications. Be able to perform precision cuttin using a plasma torch.
• Be able to demonstrate the routine performance of preventative/proactive maintenance activities on all assigned equipment based on both technical manual and work order directed requirements. Properly submit and maintain required records as assigned.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge for equipment technical manuals operating and safety procedures and periodic maintenance requirements.
• Properly use CMMS program (MP2) for maintenance related activities, research, reference material, and work order completion.

Skills And Abilities

• Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Standing and walking for continuous periods, including 8–12-hour shifts or required necessary hours.
• Must have flexible availability, including mandatory weekend work and the ability to respond to after-hours emergency call-ins.
• Ability to bend, lift and/or twist.
• Ability to work on multiple levels, such as catwalks, ladders, etc. and ability to work in extreme temperatures
• Must have strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work efficiently under stressful situations
• Must be able to use a computer and associated software programs
• Perform all tasks safely to ensure achievement of quality, service, and cost objectives.
• Ability to read equipment operations manuals.
• Ability to participate in job development training (i.e., troubleshooting, etc.)

Working Environment and Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to fingers; handle; and feel; reach with hands and arms; climb; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; peripheral vision; and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be willing and able to wear approved PPE as specified by GMP standards. The employees are regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places; extreme heat and cold. While employee is performing regular duties they are also exposed to possible risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.