Refrigeration Technician

Pilgrim's; Broadway (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Virginia is seeking a Refrigeration Technician to monitor and maintain refrigeration equipment. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year of ammonia refrigeration experience, good interpersonal skills, and the ability to work long periods standing. Responsibilities include preparing work orders, maintaining records, and performing preventive maintenance on refrigeration systems. This position may require weekend and overtime work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of ammonia refrigeration or maintenance experience required.
• Able to work while walking/standing for long periods of time.
• Able to work weekends and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain refrigeration equipment.
• Prepare work orders for any defects found.
• Maintain Process Safety Management records.
• Keep records according to standard operating procedures.

Skills

Ammonia refrigeration experience

A/C and D/C control devices

Hydraulics and pneumatics

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Job description

Refrigeration Technician

Position Summary

Applies principles in solving simple to complex problem affecting certain properties of a system, such as the application of the gas law to refrigeration.

Applies one or more principles of mechanics, electricity, thermodynamics or fluid dynamics, interacting in complex systems.

Forms and test numerous hypotheses to ensure that the problem is diagnosed correctly (troubleshoot) in complex systems in which a variety of mechanical, electrical, thermal, or flow faults are potential sources of difficult problems.

Correctly identifies and applies involved principles of pressure/temperature relationships, refrigeration system piping and relays, contractors and starters in problem solving.

Capable of training others.

Have to pass a HazMat physical and take HazMat training. Capable of pumping down parts or whole refrigeration system.

Responsibilities

Starts system and observes operation. Makes periodic inspection of equipment and system to observe operating condition. Observes temperature, pressure and ampere readings for system and equipment. Observes system operation using gauges and instruments. Drains oil from refrigeration unit. Reads gauges and instruments in order to adjust mechanisms such as valves controls. Records pressure and temperature readings from gauges during operation. Adjusts controls to obtain specified operation of equipment. Tests lines components and connections for leaks. Preventive maintenance compressors, condensers, evaporators and icemakers. Replaces or adjusts defective or worn parts to repair system (water pumps & heavy duty compressor). Replaces defective or worn parts (seals in screw compressor). Keeps records of repairs and replacements made and causes of malfunctions. Checks fans, motors, belts and bearings.

Paperwork- PSM, line break, hot work confined space, etc…

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor and maintain refrigeration equipment
• Prepare work orders for any defects found
• Maintain Process Safety Management records
• Keep records according to standard operating procedures
• Other duties as assigned

BASIC SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of one year of ammonia refrigeration or maintenance experience required
• Experience with A/C and D/C control devices
• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics
• Able to work while walking/standing for long periods of time
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to work weekends and overtime as needed

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required

EOE, including disability/vets