Refrigeration Technician-Lead

Wayne Farms LLC; St. Pauls (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a second-shift Ammonia Refrigeration Technician to maintain, operate, inspect, and repair ammonia refrigeration equipment at a poultry processing plant. This role requires performing preventive and predictive maintenance, testing equipment to spec tolerances, and troubleshooting issues to ensure safe, compliant operation.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of experience in ammonia refrigeration, strong math/computer skills, and NOCTI HVAC certification levels

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience maintaining and repairing ammonia refrigeration equipment.
• Strong math and computer skills.
• Thorough knowledge of ammonia refrigeration components and electrical/mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the ammonia refrigeration compressor room.
• Take system readings and report variances to leadership.
• Identify root causes and repair or escalate issues.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance per schedule.
• Identify unsafe conditions and report/rectify.
• Train entry level personnel as needed.

Skills

Ammonia refrigeration

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Education

NOCTI HVAC/Refrigeration test Level 1, 2 and 3 certified

NOCTI HVAC/Refrigeration test Level 4

Job description

Shift: 2nd Pay: $36.35

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Primarily responsible for maintaining, operating, inspecting, and repairing various types of ammonia refrigeration equipment for a poultry processing plant. Performs preventative and predictive maintenance; periodically tests and inspects to verify equipment is operating within manufacturer’s specifications and tolerances; troubleshoots equipment problems and repairs as needed. Performs all work in compliance with company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Independently manage the daily operations of the ammonia refrigeration compressor room; follow blueprints and diagrams to diagnose complex problems and repair units
• Take and record required system readings, understand the implications of variances; report to appropriate personnel/leader
• Identify root cause of complex mechanical system issues and repair or notify appropriate personnel if unable to complete
• Perform routine predictive and preventative maintenance on equipment as needed and/or scheduled
• Identify unsafe conditions; corrects or reports to appropriate personnel if unable to correct on own
• Direct the work of others and is a “go-to” for questions and concerns in relation to task performance in the absence of supervisor or superintendent at their direction
• Verify blueprint and operating manuals and procedures are current as needed
• Train entry level personnel
• Work in compliance with all company policies, NCC Animal Welfare Guidelines and local, state and federal policies, laws and regulations
• All other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• NOCTI HVAC/Refrigeration test Level 1, 2 and 3 certified Pass
• NOCTI HVAC/Refrigeration test, Level 4 required

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in running, maintaining and repairing ammonia refrigeration equipment
• Intermediate math and computer skills
• Expert knowledge and understanding of all functions and components of ammonia refrigeration equipment
• Thorough knowledge of relevant electrical and general mechanical systems
• Ability to work unsupervised and self-motivate
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended shift hours
• Sound work ethic, honesty and moral character

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times in areas where required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Stand up to 8 hours.
• Lift up to 60 lbs.
• May be exposed to heat (99ºF, 37ºC) and cold (45ºF, 4ºC)
• Exposure to wet and dusty environment.
• Frequently reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling and crawling.
• Roll and push buggies (~1,000 lbs.)
• Work around raw, live animal odors

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

A career that makes an amazing difference starts at Wayne-Sanderson Farms. Formed from two leading poultry companies with humble roots in farm supply and feed manufacturing, Wayne-Sanderson Farms is built on over a century’s worth of industry expertise and excellence in operation. Our family at Wayne-Sanderson Farms is now more than 26,000 team members and over 2,000 family farmers strong, and still growing as the nation’s third largest poultry producer. By starting your career with a leader in the industry, you can develop your skills in a wide variety of operations while enjoying unique benefits such as our professional development opportunities. Make an impact on a global scale by feeding a growing world with Wayne-Sanderson Farms.