Refrigeration Operator

Weee! Inc; Town of Clifton (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k 4% match

Equity and Bonus

Vacation, sick, holiday time off

Monthly Weee! Points credits

Job summary

Weee! Inc is hiring a Refrigeration System Operator to maintain and repair ammonia-based cooling systems at the Clifton, NJ site. The role requires hands-on operation of cascade ammonia setups, inspections, and emergency response to keep fast-moving refrigeration processes running.

Applicants should have a Blue Seal license and 5+ years of ammonia/refrigeration experience, with strong electrical/mechanical troubleshooting skills and safety training. Onsite work, full-time with benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of ammonia and freon-based refrigeration experience
• At least 4 years in cooling processes, ammonia refrigeration in food processing/storage facilities
• Experience with screw and reciprocating compressors, pumps, HVAC units and associated controls
• Knowledge of chemical testing for cooling towers and ammonia systems preferred
• Hazardous materials handling and lock-out/tag-out familiarity

Responsibilities

• Maintain ammonia refrigeration and freon cooling systems including operation, maintenance and repairs
• Operate single/two-stage/cascade ammonia systems and subsystems
• Monitor system pressures and temperatures; perform repairs and schedule service
• Inspect and maintain refrigeration equipment and related machinery
• Respond to emergencies and document system readings and reports

Skills

Ammonia refrigeration

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Lock-out/Tag-out

Safety compliance

Emergency response

HazMat awareness

Blueprint reading

Communication

Education

Blue Seal Toxic To Operating license

Tools

Compressors (screw/reciprocating)

P&ID reading

HVAC controls

Job description

About Weee!

Weee! is the largest and fastest-growing ethnic e-grocer in the United States, operating in one of the largest underserved categories in retail with affordable access to exciting ethnic food. By partnering with local suppliers, redesigning the value chain and leveraging social buying, Weee! is reshaping the grocery business entirely. You can read more about us on Business Insider, Reuters and TechCrunch.

Weee! is headquartered in Fremont, CA, and is currently available coast to coast with exceptional growth (5x YoY) across geographies, categories and ethnicities. We have raised $800M+ in funding to date from leading investors including Softbank Vision Funds, DST, Blackstone, Tiger Global, Lightspeed Ventures, Goodwater Capital, XVC and iFly. The opportunity now is to join a rocketship as we prepare for the next stage of growth, and an eventual public listing.

This role is onsite 5 days a week in Clifton, NJ

Refrigeration (Ammonia) System operators.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the Ammonia refrigeration and other freon based cooling systems including, but not limited to operation, maintenance, and repairs.
• Maintain and operate single, two stage, cascade ammonia systems and subsystems
• Monitor and identify abnormal operating pressures, temperatures, and conditions within the refrigeration system, adjust, repairs and/or schedule service as required
• Thoroughly understanding and able to handle refrigeration system components, including vacuum pumps, chillers, evaporators, condensers, compressors, controls, and valves etc.
• Perform and delegate to daily, weekly, monthly, annually inspections, and preventative maintenance on the refrigeration equipment and other cooler machinery on and off-site as needed
• Perform other maintenance duties such as plumbing, replacing valves, installing fixtures, detecting, and repairing leaks as needed
• Handle hazardous materials as directed and follow guidance of OSHA and EPA
• Monitor and record all system readings to document operation of the equipment and the system and provide reports and troubleshooting
• Respond to emergency breakdowns of the refrigeration systems
• Procure quotations and bids for the order of work scopes, repairs, parts, and construction projects as needed
• Ensure continuous training and competency of refrigeration updates and standards
• Train personnel for routine check and system following the SOP
• Thoroughly understand and can act upon based on EAP and technical guidance during emergency and system malfunction situations
• Handle unscheduled and emergency shut down of equipment
• Ensure all refrigeration equipment is functioning in a safe and optimal manner
• Ensures continuous operation of all the facility utility systems and supports preventative maintenance programs.
• Assists in the record-keeping and training requirements for all components of the Ammonia refrigeration system in compliance with State and federal guidelines.
• Must perform duties as assigned by the facility Manager. &Chief Engineer

Qualifications

Must posses a Blue SealToxic To Operating license issued by the state of New Jersey

• Minimum of 5 or more year of Ammonia and freon based refrigeration experience
• At least 4 years of active experience with cooling processes, ammonia refrigeration, and other freon based facilities within a produce and food processing and storage facility is a plus
• Experience with screw and reciprocating compressors, recirculation pumps, HVAC units, air compressors, and associated control systems
• Work experience in ammonia system pump-downs and repairs
• Knowledge of chemical testing for cooling towers and ammonia system preferred
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to understand refrigeration blueprints, P&ID, and cut sheets
• Hazmat Responder Certification preferred
• Trained and experienced in lock-out, tag-out, and safe work practices
• Must be able to respond to emergencies if needed 24/7 including after hours and weekends.
• Best-practice and professional knowledge of industrial maintenance and standards
• Able to perform in a fast-paced environment
• Must be detailed-oriented, cost-conscious, and deadline sensitive

Physical requirements

• Able to climb stairs and ladders and fall-protection trained
• Able to work at variable heights
• Able to lift, push, and pull 50 lbs. in weight

Environmental conditions

• Roof height and outdoors; cold, wet, and cold storage temperatures

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance package, including medical, dental, and vision. PPO/HMO packages
• 401k, 4% company match
• Equity and Bonus
• Vacation, sick and holiday time off
• Monthly Weee! Points credits

Compensation Range

• The US base hourly range for this full-time position is $37/hr - $43/hr
• This role may be eligible to discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits
• Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location

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Weee! is an equal opportunity employer welcomingall qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is not tolerated at Weee!.

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