Refrigeration Ammonia Technician 1st Shift

Fresh Express • Grand Prairie, TX

3d

About The Position

The Refrigeration Technician with Ammonia experience will provide service to fresh Express refrigeration systems, that includes repairing, and replacing parts. Schedule preventative maintenance and performs minor calibrations, system checks, system troubleshooting, and refrigerant recovery.
Job Function Statements - Essential Functions:
Installs, repairs, replaces, and performs preventative maintenance inspections on, but not limited to, refrigeration equipment, chilled water systems, hydraulics, wastewater systems, Nitrogen generation and air compressors.
In depth knowledge of all tools and equipment applicable to trade
Responds to emergency calls, evaluates situation and takes corrective action.
Work overtime when emergencies arise in order to prevent disruption of the facility.
Maintains a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency.
Operate CMMS system and demonstrates competency
Effectively communicate with production and other mechanics to identify problematic areas of concern; provide and receive feedback and/or support through collection and analysis of information.
Must demonstrate an understanding of the company's objectives including productivity, yields, food safety, quality, customer service and cost goals. Supports achieving those goals.
Perform daily inspections, emergency repairs, and routine adjustments; follows periodic preventive maintenance schedule. Participates on safety teams.
Perform other duties as required or assigned

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Must work effectively in a team setting
• Effective communication skills
• Familiarity with preventive or reliability based maintenance
• Possess IIAR Industrial Refrigeration I
• Hands on experience with cooling processes, ammonia refrigeration, vacuum pumps, refrigeration compressors, condensers, purging, and water treatment.
• Have mechanical experience with a good mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of electrical power maintenance (480V) and process controls troubleshooting (PLC level to the device level).
• Minimum 5 years minimum experience as refrigeration operator in a fresh food processing environment
• Minimum of a High School Diploma/GED

Nice To Haves

• Pneumatic and hydraulic systems experience
• Experience with HVAC system operation and maintenance
• Food processing industry experience
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish/Vietnamese/Cambodian)
• Ability to use Microsoft computer programs: Outlook, Word, Excel
• On call as needed for weekends

Responsibilities

• Installs, repairs, replaces, and performs preventative maintenance inspections on refrigeration equipment, chilled water systems, hydraulics, wastewater systems, Nitrogen generation and air compressors.
• Respond to emergency calls, evaluates situation and takes corrective action.
• Work overtime when emergencies arise in order to prevent disruption of the facility.
• Maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency.
• Operate CMMS system and demonstrates competency
• Effectively communicate with production and other mechanics to identify problematic areas of concern; provide and receive feedback and/or support through collection and analysis of information.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the company's objectives including productivity, yields, food safety, quality, customer service and cost goals.
• Perform daily inspections, emergency repairs, and routine adjustments; follows periodic preventive maintenance schedule.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED