Refrigeration Technician III

Americold•Portland, ME

63d•Onsite

About The Position

Primary Responsibility: Under minimal supervision, work independently, performing advanced refrigeration maintenance and repair throughout the warehouse. Provide maintenance support as necessary to ensure operational objectives are met. Other areas of knowledge, including but not exclusive to: mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, PLC, fabrication and welding, ammonia, and plumbing. Will direct and oversee the work of contractors on occasion. What You’ll Do: Defines and sets up ideal operational settings and parameters for all refrigeration equipment (i.e. superheat, regulators, pressure settings, defrost cycles, etc.) Proactively monitor system performance, and take appropriate actions to ensure that the system is operating optimally. Pumps out/evacuates refrigerant as necessary for component level replacement and/or repair. Provides in depth troubleshooting of refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, and controls systems to root cause and recommends corrective action Performs calibrations (slide valve, potentiometers, RTDs, pressure transducers, etc.) Replaces components within the refrigeration’s system, with safe LOTO procedures and in accordance with PSM program. Performs both routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various types of warehouse equipment in accordance with OSHA Standards. Participates in Maintenance/Refrigeration/Energy Excellence implementation and sustainment of Americold Operating System (AOS). Shares knowledge, and assists in the training and development of less experienced technicians Inspects and reviews “in progress” and “completed” work of internal and external technicians for compliance and quality control. Conducts test of safety equipment to ensure OHSA and operational standards. Maintains accurate preventive and predictive maintenance records within the CMMS System. Keeps work area and tools 6S’d (well maintained, clean, organized, etc.), and performs housekeeping duties as required. Work flexible shifts, if required, including on call. Performs related work and other job assignments as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
5+ years Industrial Refrigeration maintenance experience, which must include Ammonia refrigeration.
Required to successfully complete assigned Industrial Refrigeration and Mechanical-Electrical courses.
Troubleshooting and repairs experience with differing control systems such as ALTA/Allen Bradley etc.
Required to be trained in HAZMAT, obtain and maintain the certification.
Computerized Maintenance Management System experience

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a Cold Storage environment
RETA CIRO/CARO certifications
Experience using Oracle Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Ability to do advanced troubleshooting and diagnose down to the component level on all refrigeration equipment
Experience training and developing less experienced technicians

Responsibilities

Defines and sets up ideal operational settings and parameters for all refrigeration equipment (i.e. superheat, regulators, pressure settings, defrost cycles, etc.)
Proactively monitor system performance, and take appropriate actions to ensure that the system is operating optimally.
Pumps out/evacuates refrigerant as necessary for component level replacement and/or repair.
Provides in depth troubleshooting of refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, and controls systems to root cause and recommends corrective action
Performs calibrations (slide valve, potentiometers, RTDs, pressure transducers, etc.)
Replaces components within the refrigeration’s system, with safe LOTO procedures and in accordance with PSM program.
Performs both routine and complex maintenance and repairs on various types of warehouse equipment in accordance with OSHA Standards.
Participates in Maintenance/Refrigeration/Energy Excellence implementation and sustainment of Americold Operating System (AOS).
Shares knowledge, and assists in the training and development of less experienced technicians
Inspects and reviews “in progress” and “completed” work of internal and external technicians for compliance and quality control.
Conducts test of safety equipment to ensure OHSA and operational standards.
Maintains accurate preventive and predictive maintenance records within the CMMS System.
Keeps work area and tools 6S’d (well maintained, clean, organized, etc.), and performs housekeeping duties as required.
Work flexible shifts, if required, including on call.
Performs related work and other job assignments as required.