Refrigeration Operator (Crew B) Grand Forks, ND

Simplot Company; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Simplot Company is seeking an experienced maintenance technician to maintain and operate all equipment at the Grand Forks site, including air compressors, HVAC systems, and the ammonia refrigeration system.

Responsibilities include performing refrigeration operation and maintenance, defrosting freezer evaporators, ensuring clean and safe work areas, completing work orders, and supporting plant process safety management with proper lockout/tagout procedures and emergency response readiness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 2.5 years in maintenance, refrigeration, or industrial environment.
• Basic knowledge of HVAC systems and refrigeration fundamentals.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to read and interpret technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Performs refrigeration operations and maintenance duties for the Grand Forks site.
• Maintains work area in a clean and functional condition and completes work orders.
• Operates and maintains the ammonia refrigeration system and related equipment.
• Performs lockout/tagout procedures and adheres to safety policies.
• Monitors refrigeration logs, fire protection systems, and data reporting tools.
• Supports plant process safety management and emergency response readiness.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Refrigeration basics

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Lockout/Tagout

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

This position is to maintain and operate all equipment, including air compressors, HVAC equipment, and the ammonia refrigeration system.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs refrigeration operational and maintenance duties for the Grand Forks site. Performs defrost on all freezer evaporators.
• Maintains work area in a clean and functional condition.
• Ensures that work orders are completed as assigned.
• Performs assigned responsibilities during plant evacuation or other emergency situations, which includes monitoring the fire sprinkler system.
• Ensures the accuracy of data reporting systems such as refrigeration logs, fire protection systems, and cold storage warehouse recorders.
• Works on trouble-shooting a large ammonia facility, work on related preventative maintenance work orders and duties that require two or more employees.
• Operates and maintains the compressed air system, HVAC and AMU units, low oxygen systems as well as the Fire Protection System.
• Plays a supporting role in the continued progress of plant process safety management system (PSM).
• Performs basic duties using ammonia full face gas mask. Certification is required.
• Performs acetylene cutting and heating in a safe and correct manner when repairing and fabricating equipment.
• Understands fully lock/out tag out procedures both for electrical and valve shut off.
• Ensures self-compliance with Company policies and procedures and Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Ensures attendance and participation in training activities appropriate to the position and incorporates acquired skills and knowledge.
• Conducts self in a professional manner and ensures personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job function while representing the Company.
• Ensures additional accountabilities that are required by management be handled in a manner necessary to meet operational divisional standard.
• Ensures no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and policies.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.

Typical Education

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Relevant Experience

• Minimum of 2.5 years of related experience and/or training in a maintenance, mechanical, refrigeration, or industrial environment.
• Basic knowledge of HVAC systems and equipment, including the ability to perform routine maintenance such as changing filters, replacing belts, and completing minor repairs.
• Working knowledge of refrigeration system fundamentals, including an understanding of the refrigeration cycle.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on maintenance experience and the manual dexterity required to safely use tools and perform equipment repairs.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to obtain CIRO certification within one (1) year of hire.
• Two (2) years of related industrial refrigeration experience or successful completion of a recognized boiler safety training program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current CARO certification.
• Current CIRO certification.

Other Information

• Shift: 7am-7pm "Pitman Shift Style"
• Wage: $31.83 p/hr
• Job Requisition ID: 27412
• Travel Required: None
• Location(s): GF Plant - Grand Forks
• Country: United States

• The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.

If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General’s Washington Fair Chance Act Guide and RCW 49.94.010 for more information.