Maintenance Technician Refrigeration

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY 

As a Refrigeration Operator you will be responsible for operating and maintaining the ammonia refrigeration system and all associated ancillary equipment.  You will work with mangers and other operators and technicians to provide refrigeration utilities to the plant. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Operate and maintain refrigeration equipment: Compressors evaporative condensers evaporators vessels pumps valves PSV/PRV heat exchangers auto purgers ventilation fans instrumentation and controls 

• Periodic maintenance using a Computerized Maintenance Management System(CMMS) and in accordance with PSM program IIAR ASHRAE RAGAGEP company SOPs and/or OEM manuals. 

• Using maintaining inspecting and organizing tools required for the execution of maintenance procedures. 

• Completing and retaining records such as PSM maintenance incidents odor logs emergency response OEM manual recommendations and others. 

• Performing daily rounds/checks of the ammonia refrigeration system. 

• Utilizing P&IDs schematics loop sheets I/O diagrams and other drawings in execution of duties. 

• Conducting basic benchtop chemistry related to refrigeration system including evaporative condenser water glycol chilled water anhydrous ammonia COA and etc. 

• Monitoring controls interfaces and analyzing historical data to ensure optimal system performance and ability to intervene and make changes to restore system from upset conditions. 

• Charging/discharging refrigeration system with anhydrous ammonia following written procedures. 

• Performing Line break procedures when taking equipment components out of service for inspection and/or maintenance. 

• Required member of emergency response team; PSM team; ER team. 

• Respond to emergencies involving chemical spills . 

• Participating in audits and inspections; implementing corrective actions from recommendations. 

• Training other team members in routine work on refrigeration systems and ancillary equipment.

Qualifications :

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent 

• Experience: 2 years experience in industrial ammonia refrigeration. 

Preferred skills and qualifications 

• Certification/Training:  Formal ammonia refrigeration training desired RETA CARO/CIRO Certification preferred. 

• Prior HAZMAT/ HAZWOPER 40 hour training 8 refreshers joint drill exercises and related experience. 

• Chemical safety awareness of anhydrous ammonia(R717); chemical and physical properties; can read and interpret Safety Data Sheet(SDS). 

• Experience with  full face respirator; Self Contained Breathing Apparatus(SCBA); all emergency response related Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) in an emergency response to anhydrous ammonia related chemicals and mixtures. 

• Possess Knowledge and understating of ammonia refrigeration system equipment and principles 

• Possess Mechanical skills required to maintain operate and repair ammonia refrigeration equipment and components. 

• Familiarity with OSHA Process Safety Management(PSM) requirements for working with highly hazardous chemicals. 

• Must be able to work in hot and cold environments; traverse catwalks stairs lift heavy loads work at heights and other extreme conditions. 

Additional Information :

The pay range for this role is $30.30 - $41.67 (Hourly). Actual wage will vary based on several factors including but not limited to external market data internal equity location and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Links Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Jack Links provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members including medical dental and vision benefits life and disability insurance 401k participation paid holidays and paid time off.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job the Team Member will be required to wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (i.e. beard/hairnet ear plugs frock boots etc.) stand for extended periods of time and use hands/arms to push pull reach and occasionally lift above head.  The Team Member must occasionally lift push pull up to 25 pounds and 50 pounds infrequently. Team Members are requested to visually inspect equipment and/or product.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant setting with wet/slippery floors varying degrees of temperatures with an average temperature of 40 degrees in the production area.  Team Members will be exposed to raw and/or cooked meat products and moving equipment and will be required to follow all Food Safety Quality requirements.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Jack Links provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic that is protected by federal state or local law.

E-VERIFY:
Jack Links is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.  For information about the E-Verify program please visit:   your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time