Sr Refrigeration Specialist

Kinetik; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetik, located in Kentucky, seeks a Senior Refrigeration Specialist to serve as a subject matter expert for industrial refrigeration and to autonomously manage technical matters while maintaining system integrity across facilities.

You will establish predictive maintenance programs, oversee installations and startup activities, supervise contractors, and mentor junior staff while coordinating with the Refrigeration Systems Foreman and MOCR/design teams.

Qualifications

• 2-year degree in Industrial HVAC/R technology or completion of an apprenticeship with 2+ years industrial maintenance experience (gas processing refrigeration optional).
• Electrically qualified person or able to obtain qualification.
• Knowledge of electrical safe work practices, equipment theory and operation, and maintenance standards.
• Expert knowledge using VOAMs, vibration monitors, data recorders and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage routine and predictive refrigeration maintenance per codes and industry practices.
• Supervise safety requirements and develop best practices for refrigeration systems.
• Perform routine and predictive maintenance and oversee other workers as required.
• Analyze gathered data to guide preventive maintenance and repair decisions.
• Troubleshoot and supervise contractors for refrigeration equipment/system failures.
• Oversee installation, commissioning and startup of refrigeration systems and equipment.
• Attend MOCR and design meetings and advise the Refrigeration Systems Foreman.
• Oversee major maintenance and project work related to refrigeration systems.
• Mentor junior employees as required.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical safety

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

Mentoring

Education

2-year degree in Industrial HVAC/R technology

Completion of recognized apprenticeship program

Tools

VOAMs

Vibration monitors

Data recorders

Gauges

Pumps

Test equipment

Job description

Schedule: 5/2, 7/7 or 14/14

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Senior Refrigeration Specialist is a subject matter expert within the industrial refrigeration systems team and has the ability to function autonomously in technical matters related to industrial refrigeration. This person will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the refrigeration systems for the company.

• Establish and manage the routine & predictive refrigeration equipment maintenance program which adheres to national codes and commonly accepted industry practices.
• Manages the safety requirements of the job and assists with developing best practices for the refrigeration systems in the plant.
• Performs routine & predictive maintenance tasks on refrigeration equipment and systems and directs other workers in these tasks as required.
• Performs analysis on gathered data and utilizes results to make preventative maintenance and repair decisions
• Performs troubleshooting and repairs including supervision of contractors in the event of refrigeration equipment or system failures.
• Oversees and performs installation, commissioning and startup of refrigeration systems and equipment.
• Attends MOCR meetings, design meetings and provides advise to Refrigeration Systems Foreman as required.
• Has ability to oversee major maintenance and project work related to the refrigeration systems.
• Mentors junior employees as required.
• All other duties as assigned

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• 2-year degree in Industrial HVAC/R technology or related field, or completion of recognized apprenticeship program and 2 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience or 4 years of experience performing refrigeration maintenance, testing and repairs in an industrial environment. 2 of these years of experience must be working on gas processing plant refrigeration systems.
• “Electrically qualified person”, by virtue of formal training and direct experience, or able to obtain qualification.
• Possesses knowledge in electrical safe work practices, electrical equipment theory and operation as well as electrical maintenance standards.
• Possesses expert knowledge in the use of computer software, VOAMs, vibration monitors and data recorders, gauges, pumps and other specialized test equipment and routinely used maintenance tools.

Working Conditions:

• Work may involve walking and standing on rough terrain with uneven and slippery surfaces.
• The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet to moderate but may regularly require exposure to loud noises from machinery.
• Will be required to regularly drive to other field facilities within their assigned region.
• Will regularly use a computer to create, record, store, revise and save documentation needed to perform their role.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Ability to work effectively in all working conditions noted above.
• Ability to wear electrical safety equipment for extended periods
• Able to lift and carry up to 25-50 lbs. in a safe manner.
• Ability to talk, listen and speak clearly on a telephone and in-person.
• Moved to working conditions section.
• Ability to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.