Ammonia Refrigeration Maintenance Technician

Lineage Logistics•Dallas, TX

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Ammonia Refrigeration Maintenance Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing various types of ammonia refrigeration equipment, machinery, physical structures, plumbing, and electrical systems. This role requires adherence to all regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures, as well as following leadership instructions. The technician will also ensure the design specifications of refrigeration systems are met through periodic testing and inspections. The position involves completing work order tasks, logging all performed work into a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) daily, and reporting inspections, evaluations, and preventive maintenance information to leadership. This role is presented as an excellent opportunity to begin a career path within Lineage, offering opportunities for greater responsibilities and promotions. Lineage values respect and care for its team members and is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, prohibiting discrimination based on various protected statuses.

Requirements

3 years mechanical experience maintaining motorized lifts and equipment, warehouse, processing, and/or manufacturing equipment or combination of experience and trade school
In automated sites, 2 years pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical experience
2 years industrial refrigeration experience (ammonia, Freon and/or CO2) or combination of experience and trade school
Successful completion of Refrigeration Operator 1 course and/or (CARO) or equivalent within 6 months of hire is the goal
Basic electrical instrumentation experience
Basic ability to read and interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) may be required at some facilities
Proficient computer skills including Word and Excel
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization and deliver technical results to a non-technical audience
Excellent problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills
Ability to work in temperatures as low as -20 Fahrenheit/-25 Celsius in cold storage sites or up to 100 Fahrenheit/37 Celsius in dry storage sites while wearing company provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear
Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs./18 kgs.; weight may be more dependent upon facility
Ability to work a flexible work schedule and shift, including weekends if needed
Must be comfortable with various noise levels, at times, can be loud
Some locations require demonstrated knowledge and practice of Working at Height regulations

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, physical structures, plumbing, various types of ammonia refrigeration equipment, and electrical systems as instructed by leadership while following all regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures
Adhere to the design specifications of the refrigeration systems through periodic testing and inspections
Maintain, repair and perform evaluations and preventative and predictive maintenance on electrical apparatus, motors, wiring, electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment per electrical codes and standards as instructed by leadership
Maintain, repair and perform evaluations and preventative and predictive maintenance on refrigeration systems as instructed by leadership
Maintain, repair and perform evaluations and preventative and predictive maintenance on building infrastructure as instructed by leadership
Maintain, repair and perform evaluations and preventative and predictive maintenance on material handling equipment as instructed by leadership
Complete work order tasks and ensure all performed work is logged into the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) daily
Maintain reporting of inspections, evaluations, preventive maintenance procedures and communicate all pertinent information regarding equipment operation and maintenance to leadership daily
Other tasks as assigned
May monitor contractors working on or near refrigeration systems, ensuring they are following all regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures
Utilize onsite motorized lift as needed while operating, inspecting, calibrating, and maintaining equipment