HVAC / Refrigeration Technician

Vienna Beef; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vienna Beef in Chicago, IL is seeking a Maintenance Technician to oversee the ammonia refrigeration system and related utility equipment. The role requires hands-on maintenance, PMs, and repairing compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, and vessels to ensure continuous production.

You will coordinate with contractors, follow safety policies, and assist in program compliance. A tradeHVAC-R diploma and ammonia operator credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum trade school HVAC-R diploma required.
• 2+ years hands-on maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience repairing refrigeration systems and reading diagrams helpful.

Responsibilities

• Maintains ammonia refrigeration system and related equipment.
• Performs PMs and repairs on compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, and vessels.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Reading diagrams

Technical problem solving

Education

Trade school with HVAC-R Diploma

RETA Certification

Ammonia operator 1

Tools

ERP CMMS Software

Reading electrical schematics

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