Ammonia Technician

Brookshire Grocery Company • Tyler, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Ensures safe operations, maintenance, and repair of ammonia refrigeration, utility equipment, and utility systems. Monitors ammonia refrigeration systems to ensure all components are operating within established set points and parameters. Performs routine maintenance on all mechanical and electrical ammonia refrigeration systems. Completes all required documentation. Interprets maintenance manuals and technical prints to facilitate troubleshooting procedures. Responds to system breakdowns and emergency situations with a sense of urgency. Complies with the Developed Mechanical Integrity program. Provides feedback on necessary changes to better align with Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP).

Requirements

• Intermediate knowledge of ammonia and refrigeration chemistry and operations.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations in a hazardous environment with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to learn new technology systems, methods and processes.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret information.
• Ability to reason, form concepts and recognize and solve problems.
• Ability to prepare reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to research information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
• Ability to use knives/box cutters.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery/ hazardous equipment.
• Ability to operate a fork lift/pallet jack.
• Ability to use precision hand tools.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to occasionally travel to off-site and out-of-town locations with possible overnight stays.
• Ability to work on-call and flexible schedules including nights, weekends and holidays.
• May be required to drive in accordance with the BGC Driver policy.
• Must be attentive to potential hazards and remedy or place appropriate warning signs or devices around or near the hazard as soon as is reasonably possible.
• Must report any potential hazards that cannot be immediately remedied to a supervisor.
• High school Diploma or GED required.
• Two or more years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and/or higher education required.
• Partners must be 21 years of age or older to drive for Company business in accordance with the BGC Business Driver Policy.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of vocational or technical school preferred.
• RETA CARO and/or CIRO certification preferred.
• RETA Operator I and II certification preferred.
• 24 Hour Hazardous Response certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors ammonia refrigeration systems to ensure all components are operating within established set points and parameters.
• Performs routine maintenance on all mechanical and electrical ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Completes all required documentation.
• Interprets maintenance manuals and technical prints to facilitate troubleshooting procedures.
• Responds to system breakdowns and emergency situations with a sense of urgency.
• Complies with the Developed Mechanical Integrity program.
• Provides feedback on necessary changes to better align with Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP).

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and prescription coverage.
• Paid time off to relax, recharge, and enjoy life.
• 401(k) plan to help you build a solid future that the Company contributes to.
• Exclusive employee discounts on the things you need most.
• Scholarships and educational support to fuel your growth.
• Access to a 205-acre outdoor recreation area for unwinding, connecting, and having fun.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED