Ammonia Refrigeration Technician

C&S Wholesale Grocers•Robesonia, PA

22h•$32•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 or Freon refrigeration systems, as well as oversee the safe operation, daily monitoring, and maintenance of industrial and office HVAC systems. Provide assistance to the Manager of Facilities Maintenance to ensure assets (Refrigeration,HVAC,Electrical systems) are managed in accordance with the International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR), American Society of HVAC and Refrigeration Engineers (ASHRE), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), EPA, OSHA, and applicable State and Local Codes. This position requires Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO) RETA certification or equivalent experience.

Requirements

Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO) RETA certification or equivalent experience.
Ammonia Refrigeration and CFC Certification
Glycol Systems, computer systems operating platform, HAZMAT, advanced skills in electrical 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 (24-Hours, Medical Certification) within 90 days of employment. They must also be able to wear a full face air purifying respirator and pass a fit test.
Candidate must be willing to be on call for after-hours refrigeration issues.
Review semi-annual service reports and make recommendations for corrective action of all action items.
Assist Corporate Refrigeration Team in annual capital budget planning.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage Refrigeration, Electrical, and HVAC systems including monitoring and trending, troubleshooting and repairs (Compressors, condensers, fans, heating, cooling, contactors, motors, microprocessors, frequency drives, etc.).
Make decisions regarding operating strategies, setpoints and limits.
Optimize system operations for improved cost and reliability.
Schedule and perform major repairs and rebuilds (excluding compressor rebuilds).
Recommend system upgrades and improvements.
Perform system inspections and mechanical integrity checks.
Participate extensively in the Process Safety Management and Risk Management programs.
Perform complex troubleshooting.
Oversee or inspect system construction or installation activities.
Coordinate shutdowns and pump downs.
Administer preventative and predictive maintenance systems.
Responsible for daily communication of all pertinent Information regarding system operation and maintenance to departmental management and maintenance 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, daily work schedules, and duty cycles for all repairs and maintenance for refrigeration and HVAC systems.
Assist in managing outside mechanical and refrigeration contractors conducting service, repair and new contract work.
Assist management in creation of budgets for individual projects, yearly capital and yearly operating expenses.
This position will also assist the building and material handling equipment maintenance teams. Duties will include assisting in general building repairs, electrical troubleshooting and repairs, forklift repair and maintenance, changing and servicing lift batteries, and other general maintenance activities.