Maintenance Technician

Lineage; Sunnyvale (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lineage in Sunnyvale, TX is seeking an Ammonia Maintenance Technician responsible for inserting, maintaining, and repairing ammonia refrigeration systems, electrical controls, and related building infrastructure. You will perform preventive maintenance, log work in CMMS, and work with leadership to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires hands-on mechanical and electrical skills, the ability to operate in cold and hot storage environments, and lifting up to 40 lbs.

Qualifications

• 3 years mechanical experience maintaining motorized lifts and equipment, warehouse, processing, and/or manufacturing equipment or combination of experience and trade school.
• 2 years pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical experience
• 2 years industrial refrigeration experience (ammonia, Freon and/or CO2) or combination of experience and trade school
• Completion of Refrigeration Operator 1 course and/or (CARO) or equivalent within 6 months of hire is the goal
• Basic electrical instrumentation experience
• Basic ability to read and interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) may be required at some facilities
• Proficient computer skills including Word and Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization and deliver technical results to a non-technical audience
• Excellent problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Ability to work in temperatures as low as -20 Fahrenheit/-25 Celsius in cold storage sites or up to 100 Fahrenheit/37 Celsius in dry storage sites while wearing company provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs./18 kgs.; weight may be more dependent upon facility
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule and shift, including weekends if needed
• Must be comfortable with various noise levels, at times, can be loud
• Some locations require demonstrated knowledge and practice of Working at Height regulations

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and evaluate mechanical and electrical equipment per electrical codes and standards.
• Maintain, repair and evaluate refrigeration systems.
• Maintain, repair and evaluate building infrastructure.
• Maintain, repair and evaluate material handling equipment.
• Complete work orders and log into CMMS daily.
• Report inspections and communicate with leadership daily.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Electrical experience

Industrial refrigeration

Refrigeration Operator 1 / CARO

P&ID interpretation

MS Office / Word & Excel

Communication skills

Problem solving

Reading P&ID

Safety awareness

Physical strength

Shift flexibility

Working at height knowledge

Education

Trade school or equivalent

Refrigeration Operator 1 / CARO certification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Ammonia Maintenance Experience and Certifications Required

Install, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, physical structures, plumbing, various types of ammonia refrigeration equipment, and electrical systems as instructed by leadership while following all regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures. Adhere to the design specifications of the refrigeration systems through periodic testing and inspections.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and perform evaluations and preventative and predictive maintenance on electrical apparatus, motors, wiring, electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment per electrical codes and standards as instructed by leadership
• Maintain, repair and perform evaluations and preventative and predictive maintenance on refrigeration systems as instructed by leadership
• Maintain, repair and perform evaluations and preventative and predictive maintenance on building infrastructure as instructed by leadership
• Maintain, repair and perform evaluations and preventative and predictive maintenance on material handling equipment as instructed by leadership
• Complete work order tasks and ensure all performed work is logged into the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) daily
• Maintain reporting of inspections, evaluations, preventive maintenance procedures and communicate all pertinent information regarding equipment operation and maintenance to leadership daily
• Other tasks as assigned

Additional Duties And Responsibilities

• May monitor contractors working on or near refrigeration systems, ensuring they are following all regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures
• Utilize onsite motorized lift as needed while operating, inspecting, calibrating, and maintaining equipment

Minimum Requirements (knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

• 3 years mechanical experience maintaining motorized lifts and equipment, warehouse, processing, and/or manufacturing equipment or combination of experience and trade school.
• In automated sites, 2 years pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical experience
• 2 years industrial refrigeration experience (ammonia, Freon and/or CO2) or combination of experience and trade school
• Successful completion of Refrigeration Operator 1 course and/or (CARO) or equivalent within 6 months of hire is the goal
• Basic electrical instrumentation experience
• Basic ability to read and interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) may be required at some facilities
• Proficient computer skills including Word and Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization and deliver technical results to a non-technical audience
• Excellent problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Ability to work in temperatures as low as -20 Fahrenheit/-25 Celsius in cold storage sites or up to 100 Fahrenheit/37 Celsius in dry storage sites while wearing company provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs./18 kgs.; weight may be more dependent upon facility
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule and shift, including weekends if needed
• Must be comfortable with various noise levels, at times, can be loud
• Some locations require demonstrated knowledge and practice of Working at Height regulations

Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.

Benefits

Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.