Ammonia Refrigeration Technician
About The Position
Cuisine Solutions is seeking an Ammonia Refrigeration Technician to operate, test, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain ammonia refrigeration and utility systems in an industrial food manufacturing environment. The role also works with boilers, hot water, domestic cold water, compressed air, spiral freezers, and related auxiliary equipment. The technician must be able to work independently with little or no supervision and as part of a team, while following company safety policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Process Safety Management (PSM) regulations.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of ammonia refrigeration experience in an industrial refrigeration environment and food manufacturing facility.
- Must be able to pass a respirator fit test and pulmonary function test, and complete a 24-hour hazmat class.
- Ammonia certification from GCAP or RETA.
- EPA Type II certification.
- Extensive knowledge of operating, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing ammonia refrigeration systems, boilers, hot water, domestic cold water, and compressed air systems.
- Basic knowledge of general maintenance and electrical and electronic systems.
- Ability to work in a team and independently with little or no supervision.
Responsibilities
- Operate, test, troubleshoot, and repair the ammonia refrigeration system, its subsystems, and related auxiliary processes and equipment.
- Perform planned maintenance on ammonia refrigeration and utility systems.
- Operate and maintain spiral freezers.
- Maintain the material integrity of refrigeration and utility rooms in accordance with established best practices.
- Perform, or learn to perform, ammonia system pump-downs for repair or replacement of refrigeration parts.
- Complete required documentation, including PSM-related modifications or changes, work orders, and refrigeration system and operation notes.
- Automate and digitize necessary maintenance, refrigeration, and ammonia records.
- Follow company policies, including safety requirements, GMPs, and SOPs.
- Conduct daily rounds and inspect ammonia system temperatures and conditions.
- Perform chemical tests on boilers and condenser towers.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Maintenance / Refrigeration Manager.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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