Ammonia/Refrigeration Technician

ConAgra Foods•Troy, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ammonia/Refrigeration Technician troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains plant refrigeration, ammonia, HVAC, and related systems while following safety standards and applicable OSHA and EPA requirements. The role reports to the Plant Facilities Manager and includes leading the refrigeration team to complete tasks and resolve issues. The scheduled shift is 4:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. on a 2/3, 3/2, 2/3 schedule, with required overtime. The listed hourly rates are $41.85 for Ammonia Technician I and $44.07 for Ammonia Technician II; shift premium details are described differently in the posting as $1.50 per hour in the heading and +$1.00 in the pay-rate details. The position is located in Troy, Ohio. High school diploma or GED is required; refrigeration maintenance or related experience is preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum of 2 years of refrigeration maintenance or related experience is preferred.
Advanced troubleshooting skills.
Knowledge of plant safety and GMPs.
Knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
LOTO/PIT/confined space certified.
Respirator trained.
HAZMAT trained and a member of the HAZMAT team.
Knowledge of IIAR, RETA, and PSM guidelines.
Ability to move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Commercial HVAC experience.
Industrial experience.
Refrigeration maintenance or related experience of at least 2 years (listed as preferred).

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment involving ammonia or other refrigerants, following safety standards.
Perform daily checks on refrigeration systems and equipment.
Lead the refrigeration team in accomplishing tasks and resolving issues.
Replace and repair boilers, ammonia systems, coolers, compressors, and HVAC systems.
Perform scheduled maintenance on evaporators and condensers.
Change and clean filters promptly.
Monitor, clean, and repair plant systems, including condensers, traps, and filtration systems.
Requisition parts and supplies.
Inspect and clean work areas using proper tools and procedures.
Complete required paperwork promptly.
Repair, support, replace, and modify machinery, wiring, and piping.
Maintain and complete required documentation, including logs, records, and checklists, in accordance with OSHA and EPA regulatory requirements.
Work scheduled and assigned hours, required overtime, and maintain regular attendance to meet production requirements.
Read blueprints, drawings, and plans; use knowledge of planned maintenance; and complete work and purchase order requests.
Complete other tasks as assigned.