Ammonia Refrigeration Technician

C&S Wholesale Grocers•Westfield, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to oversee and manage the safe operation, daily monitoring, and maintenance of large-scale industrial anhydrous ammonia and/or R-22 refrigeration systems, as well as industrial and office HVAC systems. This role involves assisting the Manager of Facilities Maintenance to ensure assets are managed in accordance with industry standards and regulations such as IIAR, ASHRE, ASME, EPA, OSHA, and applicable State and Local Codes. The position requires a Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO) RETA certification or equivalent experience.

Requirements

Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO) - Refrigerating Engineers & Technicians Association
RETA (CARO) Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator) and (CIRO) Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator Certification as experience and certification level permits.
Ammonia Refrigeration & CFC Certification
Glycol Systems
Computer systems operating platform
HAZMAT
Low Voltage Control Systems
Site inspections, equipment inspections, mechanical repairs and replacements, all which require good mobility, physical exertion, walking, bending, reaching, climbing ladders, carrying tools and parts, etc.
OSHA Good Manufacturing Processes, PSM, RMP.
Candidate will obtain OSHA Level A Hazmat Certification (24Hours, Medical Certification) within 90 days of employment.
Must be able to wear a full face air purifying respirator and pass a fit test.
Associate 2 year in HVACR, Refrigeration/Electrical, Trade School Certification, or equivalent experience
RETA - Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator (CARO) Certification Required or equivalent experience
4 years in Refrigeration/Electrical/HVAC

Nice To Haves

KPIs
Safety & Sanitation
Technical Certification - General Studies
Training & Development
Values & Teamwork
Warranty

Responsibilities

Oversee Refrigeration, Electrical, and HVAC systems including monitoring and trending, troubleshooting and repairs (Compressors, condensers, fans, heating, cooling, contactors, motors, micro processors, frequency drives, etc.).
Conduct preventive maintenance (P.M.'s) within established timelines (Oil analysis, filter changes, calibration of sensors and transducers), leak detection.
Conduct required inspections and reporting, implement energy management strategies as outlined by management or corporate refrigeration team.
Ensure product integrity is maintained through temperature monitoring & control.
Evaluate and report equipment condition.
Provide clear and concise communication to Management, etc.
Responsible for logging time and materials into computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) on a daily basis in the form of work orders, P.M.s, etc.
Responsible for communication of all pertinent information regarding system operation and maintenance to departmental management and refrigeration teams.
Responsible for housekeeping and clean up of refrigeration machine rooms, refrigeration maintenance areas, and all project areas on a daily basis.
Required to interpret and understand plans and specifications, schematics operating and maintenance manuals, etc. for systems being overseen.
Assist management in developing standard operating procedures, and assisting in the scheduling of repairs and maintenance for refrigeration and HVAC systems.
Assist in managing outside mechanical and refrigeration contractors conducting service, repair and new contract work.
Assist the building and material handling equipment maintenance teams, including general building repairs, electrical troubleshooting and repairs, forklift repair and maintenance, changing and servicing lift batteries, and other general maintenance activities.
Oversee, maintain and implement required documents pertaining to the PSM/RMP and all other regulatory programs as designated Manager/Supervisor of Facility Maintenance.
Review semi-annual service reports and make recommendations for corrective action of all action items.
Assist Corporate Refrigeration Team in annual capital budget planning.
Problem Solving Skills: a) Assessment of issue and impact to business model b) Communicate issue and impact to Maintenance and Facility Management and Senior Director of Corporate Refrigeration c) Co-develop team and plan for immediate issue abatement and remediation d) Co-develop team and plan for final issue abatement and remediation including associated schedule and costs.