HVAC / Refrigeration Technician

Vienna Beef; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vienna Beef in Chicago seeks an experienced Maintenance Technician focused on ammonia refrigeration systems. You will perform preventive maintenance, repairs on compressors, condensers, evaporators, and related equipment, and work with contractors to ensure safety and compliance with company policies.

You will maintain documentation, participate in PSM/RMP programs, analyze real-time status data, and keep work areas clean and safe.

Qualifications

• HVAC-R trade school diploma or equivalent.
• RETA certification preferred.
• Ammonia operator 1 required; operator 2 preferred.
• 2+ years hands-on experience in refrigeration systems and related piping/welding.
• Experience reading diagrams; knowledge of MS Office and CMMS/ERP software.
• English reading/writing required; Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ammonia refrigeration systems and related equipment.
• Perform PMs and repairs on compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, vessels, valves, and related machinery.
• Coordinate with refrigeration contractors, electricians, and pipefitters to comply with safety policies.
• Assist in recordkeeping and training for PSM/RMP compliance.
• Provide real-time data on refrigeration system status and performance.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work area; follow GMP and safety procedures.

Skills

Reading diagrams

MS Office

ERP/CMMS software

English proficiency

Spanish a plus

Education

HVAC-R diploma

Trade school

Tools

Ammonia operator 1

Ammonia operator 2

RETA certification

Job description

• Maintains the following equipment Ammonia refrigeration system includes building heating and air conditioning equipment, boiler systems, hot water generator, compressed air systems, building sprinkler systems, and any other supporting equipment as directed by management.
• Perform PMs and repairs on compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, vessels, valves, and other machinery included in the ammonia refrigeration equipment.
• Work directly with all refrigeration contractors, electricians, and pipefitters when they are working on the ammonia refrigeration system to ensure that they are following all of the company safety policies, and meeting work standards.
• Perform duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor or Engineering.
• Ensures continuous operation of all the facility utility systems and peripheral equipment to support the requirements of the production schedule and facility conditions. This requires proper coordination of all operations and maintenance utilities equipment.
• Coordinates both internal and external resources for maintenance of the facility.
• Assists in the recordkeeping and training requirements for all components of the Process Safety Management/Risk (PSM/RMP management plans to achieve compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Provides technical analysis and services to provide real-time data on the status of refrigeration and operational equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment to maintain in good working condition.
• Troubleshoots electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, and plumbing.
• Utilizes drawings, technical records, and vendor diagrams to complete Preventative Maintenance documents (PM’s) related to machine overhauls and repairs.
• Handles maintenance emergencies as required.
• Completes duties in accordance with quality assurance, Good Manufacturing Practices, safety and other company programs and procedures, and in accordance with government codes and regulations.
• Maintains clean, organized, and safe work area, including wiping and washing equipment and tools; sweeping and mopping floors; trash removal.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintains the following equipment Ammonia refrigeration system includes building heating and air conditioning equipment, boiler systems, hot water generator, compressed air systems, building sprinkler systems, and any other supporting equipment as directed by management.
• Perform PMs and repairs on compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, vessels, valves, and other machinery included in the ammonia refrigeration equipment.
• Work directly with all refrigeration contractors, electricians, and pipefitters when they are working on the ammonia refrigeration system to ensure that they are following all of the company safety policies, and meeting work standards.
• Perform duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor or Engineering.
• Ensures continuous operation of all the facility utility systems and peripheral equipment to support the requirements of the production schedule and facility conditions. This requires proper coordination of all operations and maintenance utilities equipment.
• Coordinates both internal and external resources for maintenance of the facility.
• Assists in the recordkeeping and training requirements for all components of the Process Safety Management/Risk (PSM/RMP management plans to achieve compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Provides technical analysis and services to provide real-time data on the status of refrigeration and operational equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment to maintain in good working condition.
• Troubleshoots electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, and plumbing.
• Utilizes drawings, technical records, and vendor diagrams to complete Preventative Maintenance documents (PM’s) related to machine overhauls and repairs.
• Handles maintenance emergencies as required.
• Completes duties in accordance with quality assurance, Good Manufacturing Practices, safety and other company programs and procedures, and in accordance with government codes and regulations.
• Maintains clean, organized, and safe work area, including wiping and washing equipment and tools; sweeping and mopping floors; trash removal.
• Other duties as defined.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must have own toolbox & tools. (toolbox will be kept in maintenance shop)
• 2+ year hands on experience are a plus.
• Trade school with HVAC-R Diploma - Minimum Requirement
• RETA Certification - Preferred Requirement
• Ammonia operator 1 - Minimum Requirement
• Ammonia operator 2 - Preferred Requirement
• Experience in repairing refrigeration systems, Pipefitting & Welding, System analysis, Proficient in reading diagrams.
• Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company’s ERP & CMMS Software.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English, Spanish speaking is a plus