Ammonia Refrigeration Technician

Job Title: Ammonia Refrigeration Technician

Location: Chambersburg Pennsylvania

Job Description:

• As part of our commitment to excellence the Ammonia Refrigeration Technician plays a key role in maintaining and operating the facilitys ammonia refrigeration system.
• This position requires proactive problem-solving planning and continuous improvement.
• Effective communication with leadership and mentoring of junior technicians are integral to this role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect structures to ensure safe and effective installation of piping
• Read and interpret blueprints and sketches to build to code standards
• Check/test system flow pressures and temperatures for steam water gases and other liquids
• Maintain adjust and repair ammonia refrigeration systems
• Maintain tools and machinery in good condition
• Drill holes and install mounting brackets and hangers
• Align components and secure parts by welding bolting riveting or brazing
• Cut thread and connect pipes to system components
• Start systems observe gauges/instruments and make necessary adjustments
• Troubleshoot and repair ammonia refrigeration and mechanical/electrical systems
• Replace or adjust worn/defective parts and insulate components
• Install wiring for power connections
• Use CMMS and PSM systems for documentation
• Mentor and guide junior technicians
• Respond to emergency call-in service requests
• Adhere to safety food safety and GMP regulations
• Maintain positive and professional communication with managers and team
• Complete task schedules and provide timely updates
• Work flexible hours to meet deadlines
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3 5 years of hands-on industrial ammonia refrigeration experience

Certificates and Licenses:

• Required: Level II Ammonia Operator Certification EPA Refrigerant Handling Certification
• Preferred: Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO)
• Valid drivers license

Additional Skills and Knowledge:

• Ability to operate forklifts man lifts and mobile carts
• Knowledge of basic electrical systems
• Proficiency in computer-based systems

Language Skills:

• Ability to read write and comprehend instructions and correspondence
• Ability to communicate effectively in one-on-one and small group settings

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and calculate percentages ratios and rates
• Ability to interpret bar graphs

Reasoning Ability:

• Apply common sense to follow written oral or diagrammed instructions
• Ability to solve problems in standardized situations

Physical Demands:

• Frequently required to stand walk use hands/fingers
• Occasionally required to sit reach stoop kneel crouch or crawl
• Frequently lift/move up to 25 lbs; occasionally lift/move up to 50 lbs

Work Environment:

• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts
• Frequent exposure to high places and airborne particles
• Occasional exposure to wet/humid conditions extreme heat and electrical risks
• Noise level ranges from moderate to loud