Maintenance (Refrigeration) Hourly 3rd Shift

JBS USA; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking an Ammonia Refrigeration Technician to maintain ammonia refrigeration systems and related utilities, ensuring safe operation of plant equipment including boilers, air compressors, and HVAC. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and proactive maintenance in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year of ammonia refrigeration experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and the willingness to obtain Hazmat certification. Weekend/extra shift work may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have 1+ year of verifiable ammonia refrigeration experience.
• RETA Certification or equivalent technical training is a plus.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Able to read mechanical and electrical schematics and blueprints for plant ammonia systems.
• Willing to acquire Hazmat Responder Certification and be part of Hazmat Team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain refrigeration equipment and plant utilities (boilers, air compressors, pumps, motors, valves).
• Document repairs and daily activities for PMs and PSM paperwork.
• Perform PMs on compressors, boilers, HVAC components.
• Communicate with maintenance management about production needs.
• Maintain a neat, orderly work area and follow safety guidelines.

Skills

Ammonia refrigeration

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

PPE compliance

Schematics reading

Hazmat readiness

Tools

Screw compressors

Reciprocating compressors

Cornell pumps

HVAC units

Boilers

Air compressors

Control systems

Job description

Description

Position at Pilgrim’s

Purpose/Scope:

– The Ammonia Refrigeration Technician will be responsible for maintaining and servicing ammonia refrigeration systems and related utility equipment, and to ensure the safe operation of the ammonia refrigeration system and plant utilities to include: boilers, air compressors and HVAC.

Duties & Responsibilities: -Maintaining refrigeration equipment and plant utilities such as boilers, air compressors, pumps, motors, valves, etc.

• Document daily activities pertaining to repairs and awareness of potential problems, as well as maintaining all necessary paperwork assciated with the PSM program.
• Perform PM’s of compressors,boilers, air compressors,valves,etc.
• Communicating with Maintenance Management or fellow workers to provide information on production. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.
• Maintaining neat and orderly work area using hand tools.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Be available for weekend work and /or additional shift work.
• Use required PPE and follow all safety guidelines of the Company.

Qualifications: (Required/Desired) Skills & Knowledge needed for the effective performance of essential job functions:

• Must have one(1) or more year of verifiable ammonia refrigeration experience.
• RETA Certification or equivalent technical training is a plus.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Able to use required tools/equipment for maintaining and repairing ammonia refrigeration system(s) and utilities.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical schematics and blue prints as they pertain to the plant ammonia systems(s).
• Able to perform in a fast paced environment.
• Experience with screw and reciprocating compressors, Cornell recirculation pumps,HVAC units,boilers,air compressors, and associated control systems.
• Must be willing and able to acquire Hazmat Responder Certification and be an active part of the Hazmat Response Team. This includes HAZWOPER training and Certification.

Physical Requirements: -Pass a respiratory physical and wear required PPE(respirator).

• Able to climb stairs and ladders daily.
• Good eye sight (with or without corrective lens).
• Able to work at variable heights (up to 50 ft).
• Able to lift a minimum of 70 lbs. in weight.

Environmental conditions: – Variable conditions if working out of doors. Inside facility cold and wet.

EOE, including disability/vets