Ammonia Refrigeration Technician 2nd Shift Acorn

Refrigeration TechnicianJob Description

Job Title:Refrigeration Technician
Compensation:$30.50 - $40.00 an hour

Additional Compensation:Shift Differential $1.50/hr

Department:Refrigeration
Reports To:Refrigeration Superintendent
FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
Location:Acorn Plant
Work Arrangement:On-Site
Shift / Schedule:2ndShift
Travel Requirements:Less than 10%
Employment Type:Full-time

Role Overview / Purpose and Scope

The Refrigeration Technicianis responsible formaintaining troubleshooting and repairing Farmer Focuss industrial refrigeration systems and related equipment. This role supports safe reliable and efficient plant operations by ensuring ammonia refrigeration equipment compressors condensers evaporators pumps controls and supporting systems areoperatingproperly. The Refrigeration Technician plays a key role in equipment reliability regulatory compliance safety production continuity and overall plant performance.

This position requires strong technical knowledge of ammonia refrigeration electrical controls high-pressure steam boilers HVAC and PSM/RMP requirements. The Refrigeration Technician is expected to perform routine and non-routine maintenancemaintainaccuraterecords support safe work practices andassistin training other refrigeration team members in recognized industry standards and good engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the refrigeration cycle refrigeration equipment controls and electrical systems.

• Maintain working knowledge of ammonia refrigeration equipment including compressors ammonia pumps evaporative condensers evaporators vessels valves and related machinery.

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on compressors condensers evaporators pumps vessels valves and other equipment included in the ammonia refrigeration system.

• Maintain all required operational logs accurately andin a timely manner.

• Receive or transfer ammonia in all plant systems as qualified.

• Perform routine maintenance on ammonia compressors air compressors ammonia liquid pumps ammonia system controls air system controls air system drying equipment and refrigeration system condensers.

• Monitor equipment operation and remain alert to excessive heat vibration noise or other signs of malfunction.

• Report equipment malfunctions hazards wear or unsafe conditions to the Refrigeration Manager.

• Repair or replace defective parts as needed tomaintainequipment reliability and safe operation.

• Successfully perform routine tasks while applying technical skills and experience to solve non-routine mechanical and process issues.

• Demonstrate understanding of and adherence to all work safety policies procedures and PSM/RMP requirements.

• Accurately complete requisition forms as needed to order parts and supplies and keep systems in good general repair.

• Check voltage fuses and resistance using a Volt-Ohm-Meter.

• Competently use and interpret technical documents including maintenance manuals schematics procedures repair documents blueprints and other related materials.

• Update andmaintaincontrolsystemP&IDs SOPs and preventive maintenance work orders.

• Assistin leading and training other refrigeration technicians in good engineering practices and recognized industry standards.

• Maintain a neat and orderly workstation and shop area.

• Participate in company training programs and make every effort to learn develop and upgrade skillsfor the role.

• Participate on the PSM/safety committee as.

• Serve as part of the Hazmat team as.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits:Farmer Focus offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support team members health financial well-being and professional growth. Available offerings may include weekly payrollpaid time off and sick leavesemi-subsidized medical coverage dental and vision plan options a 401(k) plan with company matchHSA and FSAeducation reimbursement opportunities employeeassistanceprograms (EAP) and internal learning development and career growth programs.

All benefits programs and offerings are subject to eligibility requirements plan terms and company policies and may be changed amended ordiscontinuedby Farmer Focus at any time

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• 5 or more years of industrial refrigeration experience.

• Working knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systemsis.

• Proven knowledge of refrigeration high-pressure steam boilers HVAC controls and the fundamentals of PSM/RMP.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints schematics maintenance manuals procedures repair documents and other technical materials.

• Ability to update andmaintaincontrol system P&IDs SOPs and preventive maintenance work orders.

• Ability to lead and train other refrigeration technicians in good engineering practices and recognized industry standards.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where priorities change quickly.

• Willingness to work as part of a team.

• Regular and reliable attendanceis.

• Ability toworka flexible schedule.

• Willingness to work occasional overtime including weekends as.

• Ability to take initiative and proactivelyseekto resolve issues independently when discovered.

• Willingness to work outside in all weather conditions.

• Ability tocomply withall safety rules and instructions.

• Ability to successfully complete Ammonia Technician Operator Level 1 and Level 2 training as.

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ammonia Technician Certification

• Operator 1 and 2 Certification

• Exceptional candidates would have validRETA CIROCARO certification.

• Basic understanding of Lean principles.

New team members must be able to pass a drugalcoholand background screening post-offer and prior to the start of their employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of their third day of work.