Ammonia Refrigeration Technician

Job Title: Ammonia Refrigeration Technician

Location: Valdosta Georgia

Job Description:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect structures to avoid damage during piping installation
• Work from sketches and blueprints to meet code standards
• Test equipment for flow pressures and temperatures of steam water and gases
• Maintain tools and machinery in good condition
• Maintain adjust and repair boilers heating cooling and ammonia refrigeration systems
• Drill holes and install mounting brackets and hangers
• Align and install components using screws bolts rivets welding and brazing
• Cut thread and connect pipes to power and water systems
• Pump specified gas or fluid into systems
• Start and monitor system operations; adjust valves controls and pumps
• Troubleshoot dismantle and repair malfunctioning systems
• Replace or repair defective parts and insulate system components
• Install wiring and connect to power sources
• Communicate effectively with management regarding task status and issues
• Maintain daily task schedules and respond to service call-ins
• Provide professional service with minimal supervision
• Adhere to safety food safety quality and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) regulations
• Report safety or quality concerns to the appropriate authority
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 3 years of related industrial experience

Certificates and Licenses:

• Ammonia Certification (required)
• Valid Drivers License (required)
• EPA Proper Refrigerant Usage Certification (preferred)

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to operate forklifts man lifts and mobile carts
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and understand basic instructions and memos
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Effective communication in one-on-one and small group settings

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to perform basic math: addition subtraction multiplication division
• Ability to compute rates ratios and percentages
• Ability to draw and interpret bar graphs

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to follow instructions in written oral or diagram form
• Ability to resolve issues involving several concrete variables in standard situations

Physical Demands:

• Frequent standing walking and use of hands
• Occasional sitting reaching kneeling crouching crawling and speaking
• Frequently lift/move up to 25 lbs; occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities

Work Environment:

• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts
• Frequent exposure to heights and airborne particles
• Occasional exposure to wet/humid conditions outdoor weather extreme heat electrical shock and vibration
• Noise level is typically moderate to loud