Ammonia/Refrigeration Technician

Conagra Brands•Troy, OH

20h•$41 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

This position reports to the Plant Maintenance Manager and involves working scheduled hours from 4:00 PM to 4:30 AM, with a 2/3, 3/2, 2/3 schedule. The role requires regular attendance to meet production requirements. The technician will be responsible for troubleshooting and repairing heating, ventilation, air, and refrigeration equipment involving ammonia or other refrigerants, adhering to safety standards. This includes performing daily checks, leading the refrigeration team, replacing and repairing various system components, and performing scheduled maintenance. The role also involves monitoring and repairing plant systems, requisitioning parts, maintaining a clean work area, and completing required paperwork and documentation in compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations. The technician will also repair, support, replace, and modify machinery and wiring, and complete other assigned tasks.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum 2 years of refrigeration maintenance or related experience.
Advanced troubleshooting skills.
Knowledge of Plant safety, GMP's.
Knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
LOTO/PIT/confined space certified.
Be respirator trained.
HAZMAT trained & a member of the HAZMAT team.
Knowledge of IIAR.RETA and PSM Guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Commercial HVAC and Industrial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Reports to the Plant Maintenance Manager.
Work the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime, hours are 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 a.m., schedule of 2/3, 3/2, 2/3.
Regular attendance to ensure production requirements are met.
Read blueprints, drawings, and plans.
Knowledge of Planned Maintenance.
Complete work/purchase order requests.
Responsible moving up to 50 lbs.
Troubleshoot and repair heating, ventilation, air, and refrigeration equipment involving ammonia or other refrigerants following safety standards.
Perform daily checks on all refrigeration systems/equipment.
Lead the refrigeration team to accomplish tasks or resolve issues.
Replace and repair boilers, ammonia system, coolers, compressors, and HVAC systems.
Perform scheduled maintenance on evaporators and condensers.
Change and clean filters promptly.
Monitor, clean, and repair plant systems (e.g., condensers, traps, and filtrations).
Requisition parts and supplies.
Inspect and clean work areas using proper tools according to procedure.
Complete required paperwork promptly.
Repair, support, replace and modify machinery, wiring, piping.
Maintain and complete all required documentation following OSHA and EPA regulatory requirements (e.g., logs, records, and checklist).
Complete other tasks as assigned.