Refrigeration Technician III
Location: Garner NC
Company: Morris and Associates
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: Competitive Salary Benefits
About us:
Morris & Associates is an employeeowned USbased 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 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 goto 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 onsite service and support. We truly are a onestopshop in process cooling solutions.
https://morristhermal/
Job Description:
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 has an opening for an experienced seniorlevel refrigeration technician certified to work on both ammonia and halocarbon industrial systems. Job responsibilities include providing technical instruction and assistance to lowerlevel field service representatives regarding installation operation repair and maintenance of equipment at customer installations. Performing installation service and onsite repairs of Morris heat exchangers and associated refrigeration equipment. Responding to requests for emergency or troublesome equipment repairs. Must be able to work under direction and from definite objectives referring only unusual cases to a supervisor. May operate in the field or from home office to provide technical support.
Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot ammonia and halocarbonbased refrigeration systems
- Replace faulty refrigeration parts rebuild valves compressors controls
- Install new refrigeration systems including ice machines and other heat exchangers
- Answer questions that clients may have about Morrissupplied refrigeration systems
- Observe and test newly installed systems to ensure they work properly
Qualilfications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience working with ammoniabased 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
- Can optimize refrigeration systems operation
- Provide mechanical technical and operational support for refrigeration projects
- Supports the customers maintenance team in matters pertaining to Morris equipment
- Assures compliance to refrigeration standards set forth by maintenance management State and Federal Regulations
- Analyzes refrigeration malfunctions from performance and test equipment readings and determines appropriate repairs
- Stays current on the latest technology about Refrigeration Pneumatics Hydraulics and Boilers
- Checks air compressors pumps refrigeration rooms and freezers
- Experienced with 3phase motor control systems
- Able to respond to unplanned breakdowns with a sense of urgency
- Practiced in safe work habits
- A team player with obvious enthusiasm initiative and pride in work
- Selfstarter dedicated to continuous quality improvement
- Ability to work independent of direct supervision
- Experience leading a refrigeration team
- 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 postemployment
- Must be able to pass a Drug Screen and Background Check
- Relocation to North Carolina not necessary
- Clean Driving Record
Preferred Qualifications:
- Licenses or certifications in: HAZMAT RETA CIRO E.P.A CARO OSHA RMP
- Relevant degree such as Associate and High School Degree in Technical Education Associates Industrial Trades Environmental Technology Military Math Air Conditioning
Physical Requirements:
- Sitting Up to 10 hours per day
- Standing Up to 10 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
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!
Required Experience:
Senior IC