Industrial Refrigeration & Boiler Technician

Boar's Head Brand; Jarratt (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Boar's Head Brand is seeking a facilities technician to independently manage central utility systems including ammonia refrigeration, boilers/steam, and water systems. The role involves technical process support and effective communication with plant personnel to ensure safe, timely, and efficient operation.

The candidate should have at least 2 years in industrial refrigeration/HVAC and a solid working knowledge of industrial electricity and utilities; ammonia operator 1 certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years Industrial refrigeration/HVAC experience.
• Working knowledge of basic industrial electricity and utilities.
• Ammonia operator 1 license (Garden City or equivalent) a plus.
• Boiler and steam systems a plus.
• Compressed air systems a plus.
• Water (potable) systems a plus.

Responsibilities

• Opens valves on equipment such as compressors, pumps, and condensers to prepare system for operation and starts equipment and auxiliary machinery.
• Observes temperature, pressure and ampere readings for system and equipment and adjusts controls or overrides automatic controls to obtain specified operation of equipment.
• Records temperature, pressure, and other readings on log sheet at specified intervals.
• Makes periodic inspection of equipment and system to observe operating condition and need for repair or adjustment.
• Repacks pumps and compressors, cleans condensers, and replaces worn or defective parts.
• Must work as a team player, ensuring product specifications are attained in a safe and efficient manner and communicate well with other team members.
• Must follow company’s GMP’s, SOP’s, Plant Rules and Policies.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Strives to satisfy the requirements of internal and external customers.
• Responsible for keeping work area clean.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Industrial refrigeration/HVAC

Electrical knowledge

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Ammonia operator 1 license (plus)

Boiler/steam systems (plus)

Compressed air systems (plus)

Water systems (plus)

Tools

Industrial refrigeration equipment

Job description

Boar's Head Brand is seeking a facilities technician to independently manage central utility systems including ammonia refrigeration, boilers/steam, and water systems. The role involves technical process support and effective communication with plant personnel to ensure safe, timely, and efficient operation.

The candidate should have at least 2 years in industrial refrigeration/HVAC and a solid working knowledge of industrial electricity and utilities; ammonia operator 1 certification is a plus.