Refrigeration Tech 3

Essential Functions/Qualifications

The responsibilities of the position include the following:

• Oversee and manage Refrigeration Electrical and HVAC systems including monitoring and trending troubleshooting and repairs (Compressors condensers fans heating cooling contactor motors microprocessors frequency drives.
  

• Administer in conducting preventive maintenance PMs within established timelines (Oil analysis filter changes calibration of sensors and transducers compressor alignment checks/adjustments.
  

• Ensure regular leak detection conducting required inspections and reporting evaluating and implementing energy management strategies.
  

• Ensure product integrity is maintained through temperature monitoring and control evaluating and reporting equipment condition.
  

• Clear and concise communication with Management.
  

• Responsible for logging time and materials into computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) in the form of work orders and PMs.
  

• Responsible for daily communication of all pertinent information regarding system operation and maintenance to departmental management and maintenance teams.
  

• Responsible for housekeeping and cleanup of refrigeration machine rooms refrigeration maintenance areas and all project areas daily.
  

• Required to interpret and understand plans and specifications schematics operating and maintenance manuals for systems being overseen.
  

• Help and training lower-level operators.
  

• This position will also assist the building and material handling equipment maintenance teams when needed. Duties will include assisting in general building repairs electrical troubleshooting and repairs and other general maintenance activities. Performs other similar or related duties as requested or assigned.
  

• Other duties as assigned to ensure the facility and organization is fully supported and successful.
  

Competencies

To perform the job successfully an individual should demonstrate the following functional and interpersonal competencies:

Functional

• Advanced Refrigeration Knowledge: In-depth understanding of refrigeration theory principles and components.
  

• Complex System Troubleshooting: Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot complex refrigeration systems including those with multiple stages or specialized equipment.
  

• Installation and Design: Experience in installing and designing refrigeration systems including layout component selection and piping.
  

• Project Management: Ability to manage refrigeration projects including planning scheduling and budgeting.
  

• Supervisory Skills: Experience leading and mentoring a team of technicians.
  

• Safety Regulations: Adherence to safety regulations and procedures including EPA Section 608 compliance.
  

• Technical Documentation: Ability to prepare technical documentation such as system diagrams maintenance records and reports.
  

Interpersonal

• Leadership: Strong leadership skills to guide and motivate a team of technicians.
  

• Communication: Effective communication with customers engineers contractors and other stakeholders.
  

• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and solve complex refrigeration problems.
  

• Decision-Making: Making sound and timely decisions regarding refrigeration system maintenance and repair.
  

• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing technologies and industry standards.
  

• Customer Service: Providing excellent customer service and building positive relationships with clients.
  

Education and Experience

• Certified in Refrigeration/Electrical Trade School Certification or Equivalent. RETA CIRO CRST and CRES Certifications Required.
  

• Knowledge of Ammonia Refrigeration & CFC Certification.
  

• knowledgeable in HVACR.
  

• 5 years experience in Refrigeration/Electrical/HVAC.
  

• Must be willing and able to obtain OSHA HAZMAT 24-hour training within

  Required Skills:

  Education and Experience Experience working in a food processing plant particularly in a canning or retort operation is highly beneficial. Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality control procedures are advantageous. Experience with retort equipment and its operation is helpful. Previous experience in Seafood or Manufacturing preferred. Work Environment and Schedule While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Position requires onsite presence at our Alaska Processing Facility and the ability to travel spending a significant amount of time during the season at our various locations and processing facilities in Alaska. Physical Demands This role is regularly required to stand walk; use hands to finger handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. Employees are frequently required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop kneel crouch or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision peripheral vision and depth perception. Mental Activities The employee is frequently required to set an example by consistently modeling ambitious standards of honesty and integrity. Presentation and sharing of information should be handled directly appropriately and helpfully. Maintains a reputation for honesty confidentiality reliability and fairness. Is willing to admit mistakes and does not misrepresent him/herself for personal gain. Performs work with energy and drive; values planning but will take quick decisive action when an opportunity presents itself.