Refrigeration Technician / Ammonia Operator
Fulfilling all duties as necessary, described within the Refrigeration Operator job description, & abiding by all the requirements.
Follow all Company policies & procedures such as GMPs, Food Safety, PSM/RMP, Lockout Tagout, Confined Space, etc.
Check ammonia valves of the manufacturing plant, outside, condenser, & exhaust fans.
Execute complex repairs & major overhauls to system components & associated equipment, utilizing original equipment manufacturer's recommendations & specifications and/or other recognized & generally accepted good engineering practices.
Understand complex electrical schematics, PLC control functions, & Electrical Distributions systems & the ability to troubleshoot root causes & determine proper repairs.
Perform charging, evacuation, & pressure testing of system vessels & components during projects & Line Equipment procedures in accordance with established policies & industry standards.
Perform installations & replacements of refrigeration system components & associated equipment, within the guidelines set forth by the management of change procedure.
Analyze system data & trending values to determine the need for increased maintenance frequencies or improved maintenance procedures & safe work practices.
Assist department management in the supervision & documentation of contractor activity & performance on or around the process equipment.
Participate as a trained team member for chemical releases or spills as required.
Assist in the operation, maintenance, & continuous improvement of other utility systems.
Identify & report any suspicious or abnormal situation to the manager.
Abnormal situations would be:
Product tampering Willful product adulteration Unauthorized employees in restricted areas Situation where a belief that product adulteration may be occurring Equipment malfunction that may put product wholesomeness at stake Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications and Requirements:
2 years of verifiable Ammonia Refrigeration experience preferred.
Experience with operation & maintaining ammonia refrigeration systems in excess of 10,000 pounds of ammonia.
RETA based Industrial Ammonia Operator training program preferred.
Hazmat training preferred.
Knows machines & tools, including their designs, uses, repair, & maintenance.
Possesses the skills needed to repair, maintain, & troubleshoot machinery.
Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
Able to use critical thinking to identify strengths & weaknesses of alternative solutions or approaches to problems.
Physical Demands:
Must be able to stand & walk for long periods of time.
Standing/walking 100% of the workday.
Lifting various weights on an as needed basis.
Must be able to bend, stoop, & climb steps.
Able to work at heights & in dangerous places where balance is poor, specifically on a roof.
Working in an organic environment with various temperatures.
Able to wear an Air Purifying Respirator and a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus.
Medical evaluation, physical examination & pulmonary testing for Hazmat purposes (required for pre-employment & annually thereafter).
This job description is not a comprehensive list of duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee.
Management may change or add duties and responsibilities at any time without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
41 CFR 60-1.
35(c) Recommended Skills Business Process Improvement Confined Spaces Critical Thinking Food Safety Machinery Maintenance Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Follow all Company policies & procedures such as GMPs, Food Safety, PSM/RMP, Lockout Tagout, Confined Space, etc.
Check ammonia valves of the manufacturing plant, outside, condenser, & exhaust fans.
Execute complex repairs & major overhauls to system components & associated equipment, utilizing original equipment manufacturer's recommendations & specifications and/or other recognized & generally accepted good engineering practices.
Understand complex electrical schematics, PLC control functions, & Electrical Distributions systems & the ability to troubleshoot root causes & determine proper repairs.
Perform charging, evacuation, & pressure testing of system vessels & components during projects & Line Equipment procedures in accordance with established policies & industry standards.
Perform installations & replacements of refrigeration system components & associated equipment, within the guidelines set forth by the management of change procedure.
Analyze system data & trending values to determine the need for increased maintenance frequencies or improved maintenance procedures & safe work practices.
Assist department management in the supervision & documentation of contractor activity & performance on or around the process equipment.
Participate as a trained team member for chemical releases or spills as required.
Assist in the operation, maintenance, & continuous improvement of other utility systems.
Identify & report any suspicious or abnormal situation to the manager.
Abnormal situations would be:
Product tampering Willful product adulteration Unauthorized employees in restricted areas Situation where a belief that product adulteration may be occurring Equipment malfunction that may put product wholesomeness at stake Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications and Requirements:
2 years of verifiable Ammonia Refrigeration experience preferred.
Experience with operation & maintaining ammonia refrigeration systems in excess of 10,000 pounds of ammonia.
RETA based Industrial Ammonia Operator training program preferred.
Hazmat training preferred.
Knows machines & tools, including their designs, uses, repair, & maintenance.
Possesses the skills needed to repair, maintain, & troubleshoot machinery.
Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
Able to use critical thinking to identify strengths & weaknesses of alternative solutions or approaches to problems.
Physical Demands:
Must be able to stand & walk for long periods of time.
Standing/walking 100% of the workday.
Lifting various weights on an as needed basis.
Must be able to bend, stoop, & climb steps.
Able to work at heights & in dangerous places where balance is poor, specifically on a roof.
Working in an organic environment with various temperatures.
Able to wear an Air Purifying Respirator and a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus.
Medical evaluation, physical examination & pulmonary testing for Hazmat purposes (required for pre-employment & annually thereafter).
This job description is not a comprehensive list of duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee.
Management may change or add duties and responsibilities at any time without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
41 CFR 60-1.
35(c) Recommended Skills Business Process Improvement Confined Spaces Critical Thinking Food Safety Machinery Maintenance Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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