Refrigeration Technician

Morris & Associates; Garner (NC); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

Job summary

Morris & Associates is seeking a Senior Refrigeration Technician to support customers across poultry, ice facilities, seafood plants, and more. You will install, service and repair ammonia and halocarbon systems, lead field techs, and travel frequently to client sites.

The role requires strong diagnostic skills, blueprints literacy, and the ability to work independently while maintaining safety and compliance. A valid passport and background check are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with ammonia-based, commercial or industrial refrigeration systems.
• Read and understand blueprints and technical instructions.
• Use various tools without supervision.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on refrigeration equipment.
• Support the customer’s maintenance team with Morris & Associates equipment.
• Analyze refrigeration malfunctions from readings to determine repairs.
• Inspect and troubleshoot air compressors, pumps, refrigeration rooms and freezers.
• Experience with 3-phase motor control systems.
• Able to respond to unplanned breakdowns with urgency.
• Team player with enthusiasm, initiative and pride in work.
• Self-starter and committed to quality improvement.
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Comfortable with frequent travel.
• Strong customer communication and written/verbal skills.
• Proficient computer and smartphone use; filing reports from the field.
• Possess a valid travel passport or ability to obtain one.
• Pass a Drug Screen and Background Check; clean driving record.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, ammonia and halocarbon refrigeration systems.
• Replace faulty parts, rebuild valves, compressors, controls.
• Install, service and maintain industrial and commercial refrigeration systems including heat exchangers.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company safety standards.
• Observe and test newly installed systems for proper operation.
• Stay current on refrigeration, pneumatics, hydraulics and boilers technologies.
• Lead and mentor technicians in techniques, safety and troubleshooting.
• Maintain accurate service records, documentation and work orders.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Ammonia refrigeration

Halocarbon refrigeration

Leadership

Communication

Documentation

Independence

Travel readiness

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Refrigeration Technician II (Remote – Travel 85%+)

Location:Regional (Southeast, Midwest, Northeast)

Company:Morris & Associates

Employment Type:Full Time

Salary:Competitive Salary + Benefits

About us:

Morris & Associates is an employee-owned US-based, global provider of custom process cooling solutions. The company began in 1949 with a focus on providing process cooling solutions to the rapidly expanding poultry processing industry. Since then, we have expanded to provide process cooling solutions around the world for a variety of industries with Morris & Associates equipment currently found in 50 countries and 5 continents.

Innovation and an intense focus on building valuable partnerships with customers are key factors in our success as well as our reputation as a “go-to” source for the most challenging process cooling issues.

Another cornerstone of our success is our unique ability to lead complicated projects from the initial idea, through design/engineering and manufacturing, to installation as well as on-site service and support. We truly are a “one-stop-shop” in process cooling solutions.

https://morristhermal.com/

About the job:

Our Service Team supports our customers/partners in a range of environments. Poultry Processing Plants, Bagged Ice Facilities, Seafood Plants and Nuclear Power Plants are just a few of the environments we support. Morris & Associates has an opening for an experienced senior-level refrigeration technician certified to work on both ammonia and halocarbon industrial systems. Job responsibilities include providing technical instruction and assistance to lower-level field service representatives regarding installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of equipment at customer installations. Performing installation, service and on-site repairs of Morris & Associates heat exchangers and associated refrigeration equipment. Responding to requests for emergency or troublesome equipment repairs. May operate in the field or from home office to provide technical support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform advanced troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, ammonia and halocarbon-based refrigeration systems
• Replace faulty refrigeration parts, rebuild valves, compressors, controls
• Install, service, maintain industrial and commercial refrigeration systems, including ice machines and other heat exchangers
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company safety standards.
• Observe and test newly installed systems to ensure they work properly
• Stays current on the latest technology about Refrigeration, Pneumatics, Hydraulics and Boilers
• Lead and mentor technicians in proper techniques, safety practices, and troubleshooting methods.
• Maintain accurate service records, documentation, and work orders.

Qualifications and Job Details:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous experience working with ammonia-based, commercial or industrial refrigeration systems
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and technical instructions
• Ability to use various tools without needing supervision
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on refrigeration and cooling equipment in accordance with the preventive maintenance program
• Supports the customer’s maintenance team in matters pertaining to Morris & Associates equipment
• Analyzes refrigeration malfunctions from performance and test equipment readings and determines appropriate repairs
• Inspect/Troubleshoot air compressors, pumps, refrigeration rooms and freezers
• Experienced with 3-phase motor control systems
• Able to respond to unplanned breakdowns with a sense of urgency
• A team player with obvious enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work
• Self-starter, dedicated to continuous quality improvement
• Ability to work independent of direct supervision
• Comfortable working in a frequent travel environment
• Skilled in customer communication including the ability to gain the trust of the customer
• Proficient in written and verbal communication skills
• Computer and smartphone use skills, including filing reports from the field
• Possess a valid travel passport or ability to obtain one post-employment
• Must be able to pass a Drug Screen and Background Check
• Clean Driving Record

Expected Qualifications:

• Licenses or certifications in: RETA CIRO or CARO, E.P.A,OSHA, RMP

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting – Up to 10-12 hours per day
• Standing – Up to 10-12 hours per day
• Walking – Up to 6 hours per day
• Lifting – Up to 50 lbs. (20x per day)
• Phone/Keyboard Use – Up to 4 hours per day
• Ability to use a respirator

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

We look forward to welcoming a new member to our team!