Refrigeration/Boiler Mechanic

Boar's Head Brand; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Boar's Head Brand in Petersburg, Virginia seeks an experienced Industrial Refrigeration/HVAC technician. You will operate and maintain plant equipment, monitor temperature, pressure, and amp readings, and adjust controls to ensure safe, efficient production.

Responsibilities include inspecting systems, repacking pumps and compressors, and ensuring compliance with GMPs, SOPs, and plant rules. A high school diploma and 2+ years in industrial refrigeration are required; multiple system specialties

Qualifications

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

Team player

Attention to detail

Instruction following

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

• 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.

Job Description

Pay:

$22.15 - $34.00 / hour

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.

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 (Garden City or equivalent) a plus
• Boiler and steam systems a plus
• Compressed air systems a plus
• Water (potable) systems a plus