Refrigeration Maintenance

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 and service ammonia refrigeration systems and plant utilities, ensuring safe operation. Duties include PMs, documentation, and coordination with maintenance teams.

The role emphasizes readiness for Hazmat response, reading schematics, and performing mechanical/electrical troubleshooting on boilers, HVAC, and related equipment. Weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• RETA Certification or equivalent is a plus.
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical schematics/blueprints pertaining to ammonia systems.
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems and related plant utilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain refrigeration equipment and plant utilities (boilers, air compressors, pumps, motors, valves).
• Document daily repairs and PMs, and keep PSM paperwork up to date.
• Communicate with maintenance management to relay production information.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Schematics reading

Hazmat readiness

Education

RETA Certification or equivalent training

Tools

Ammonia refrigeration equipment

Compressors and pumps

Control systems

Job description

Description

Position at Pilgrim’s

1st and 3rd Shifts

Pay is based on skills testing.

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 associated 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:

• 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