Ammonia Technician - Grade 9 - B Shift - 6AM-6:30PM, Every Other Weekend Required

Chobani•Town of Pittsfield, NY

3d•$35 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

The Ammonia Refrigeration Technician will be responsible for maintaining and operating the ammonia refrigeration systems in a way that is safe and efficient.

Requirements

3-5 years of experience with ammonia refrigeration systems and/or high-pressure steam systems, or a similar field
Mechanical experience required, with strong computer skills

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree prefered

Responsibilities

Maintain and operate ammonia compressors, liquid ammonia pumps and receiver, steam supply system including manual and automated valves, heat exchanger and condensate traps
Maintain and operate high pressure oilers and feed water service traps and water feed for boilers and heat exchangers
Repair any malfunctioning components associated with boiler systems
Maintain and operate glycol concentrators, condensers, fans, pumps, evaporators, plate heat exchangers and shell and tube heat exchangers
Evaluate all or any part of the ammonia refrigeration systems in the plant
Utilize electrical troubleshooting on refrigeration and heating systems
Install, repair, tear down and rebuild system components on all phases of refrigeration and heating systems in the plant
Dismantle malfunctioning systems and test components, using electrical, mechanical and pneumatic testing equipment
Adjust or replace worn or defective mechanisms and parts; reassemble repaired systems
Adjust valves according to specifications and charge system with proper type of refrigerant by pumping the specified gas or fluid into the system
Perform mechanical overhauls and refrigerant reclaiming
Fabricate and assemble structural and functional components of refrigeration system, using hand tools, power tools and welding equipment
Maintain proper documentation of repairs and replacements, so costs and procedures can be accurately tracked
Maintain and operate an Energy Management System Test lines, components and connections for leaks
Follow Chobani Safety Procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices

Benefits

Excellent Benefits with Immediate Paid Time Off
Paid Volunteer Opportunities
Tuition and Wellness Reimbursements
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Recognition Programs
Free Yogurt!
medical, dental, vision coverage
disability insurance
health savings account
flexible spending accounts
tuition reimbursement
401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay
fertility and childcare assistance
12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment
wellness resources which include an employee assistance program
fitness discounts
a wellness reimbursement
on-site gym access (certain locations)
a monthly wellness newsletter
various types of paid and flexible time off based on start date and tenure
11 holidays each year