Refrigeration Technician

Creekstone-Farms-Premium-Beef; Arkansas City (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Creekstone Farms Premium Beef LLC is seeking a skilled Refrigeration Technician to maintain ammonia/refrigeration systems, boilers, and related water systems supporting production, quality, and yields. This role emphasizes safety and a proactive maintenance culture.

Responsibilities include preventative and corrective maintenance, assisting in emergency response, and ensuring compliance with process safety programs while staying current on required trainings. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years of experience in a similar position with prior electrical experience.
• Knowledge of industrial ammonia refrigeration.

Responsibilities

• Oversees maintenance and repair of ammonia compressors, condensers, receivers, evaporators and pumps, water treatment equipment and related systems.
• Oversees maintenance of utility equipment such as steam, water, air, temperature controls, meters and recording devices.
• Responsible for preventative and corrective maintenance policy improvements and reporting.
• Performs HAZMAT assignments and assists in Emergency Response Program and plant evacuations when needed.
• Follows Process Safety Management program rules and regulations.
• Able to wear Respirator and work in wet/cool environments; travel for training if required.

Skills

Electrical experience

Ammonia refrigeration knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree or Technical Certification preferred

Job description

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5 days ago Requisition ID: 2049

JOB SUMMARY

The refrigeration technician is responsible for maintaining plant equipment to supply maximum available uptime for production, quality, and yields, while ensure the safest work environment possible. The refrigeration technician is responsible for the ammonia/refrigeration systems, boilers and water for the facility. They are responsible for approaching their work in a positive manner and will work to perpetuate a "Creekstone Proud" culture through attitude and actions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oversees the maintenance and repair of ammonia compressors, condensers, receivers, evaporators and pumps, water softeners, water pumps, hot water heaters, water filters and reservoirs, compressor turbines and motors, and auxiliary power sub-station and main electric control panel boards.
• Also oversees the maintenance and repair of utility equipment such as steam, water, air, and stand-by equipment including temperature controls, thermostats, meters and temperature and pressure recorder.
• Responsible for the continuous improvement of preventative and corrective maintenance policies, procedures, and reporting system.
• Performs HAZMAT team assignments as required and assists in Emergency Response Program and in the evacuation of the Plant when needed.
• Follow all rules and regulations of the Process Safety Management program.
• Physically capable of performing job duties while wearing a Respirator in certain situations
• Stays up to date on required company trainings.
• May be required to travel for further education and training opportunities

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• High School Diploma required, Associate Degree or Technical Certification preferred
• Must have 2 years of experience in a similar position with prior electrical experience
• Knowledge of industrial ammonia refrigeration

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Climbing, stooping, and crouching occasionally; Standing for 8 or more hours per day; Walking frequently; Pushing, pulling, and grasping to move materials; Must be able to lift and carry for short distances; 0 – 100+lbs; Able to work in a wet and cool environment; Wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – hard hat, safety-toe boots, safety goggles, hair/beard net, etc.

Creekstone Farms Premium Beef LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.