Maintenance Technician - Refrigeration

Jack Link's Protein Snacks•Perry, GA

6h•$30 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

As a Refrigeration Operator you will be responsible for operating and maintaining the ammonia refrigeration system and all associated ancillary equipment. You will work with mangers and other operators and technicians to provide refrigeration utilities to the plant.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
2+ years experience in industrial ammonia refrigeration.

Nice To Haves

Formal ammonia refrigeration training desired, RETA CARO/CIRO Certification preferred.
Prior HAZMAT/ HAZWOPER 40 hour training, 8 refreshers, joint drill exercises, and related experience.
Chemical safety awareness of anhydrous ammonia(R717); chemical and physical properties; can read and interpret Safety Data Sheet(SDS).
Experience with full face respirator; Self Contained Breathing Apparatus(SCBA); all emergency response related Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) in an emergency response to anhydrous ammonia, related chemicals, and mixtures.
Possess Knowledge and understating of ammonia refrigeration system equipment and principles
Possess Mechanical skills required to maintain, operate, and repair ammonia refrigeration equipment and components.
Familiarity with OSHA Process Safety Management(PSM) requirements for working with highly hazardous chemicals.
Must be able to work in hot and cold environments; traverse catwalks, stairs, lift heavy loads, work at heights, and other extreme conditions.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain refrigeration equipment: Compressors, evaporative condensers, evaporators, vessels, pumps, valves, PSV/PRV, heat exchangers, auto purgers, ventilation fans, instrumentation, and controls
Periodic maintenance using a Computerized Maintenance Management System(CMMS) and in accordance with PSM program, IIAR, ASHRAE, RAGAGEP, company SOPs, and/or OEM manuals.
Using, maintaining, inspecting, and organizing tools required for the execution of maintenance procedures.
Completing and retaining records such as PSM, maintenance, incidents, odor logs, emergency response, OEM manual recommendations, and others.
Performing daily rounds/checks of the ammonia refrigeration system.
Utilizing P&IDs, schematics, loop sheets, I/O diagrams, and other drawings in execution of duties.
Conducting basic benchtop chemistry related to refrigeration system including evaporative condenser water, glycol, chilled water, anhydrous ammonia COA and etc.
Monitoring controls, interfaces, and analyzing historical data to ensure optimal system performance and ability to intervene and make changes to restore system from upset conditions.
Charging/discharging refrigeration system with anhydrous ammonia following written procedures.
Performing Line break procedures when taking equipment components out of service for inspection and/or maintenance.
Required member of emergency response team; PSM team; ER team.
Respond to emergencies involving chemical spills .
Participating in audits and inspections; implementing corrective actions from recommendations.
Training other team members in routine work on refrigeration systems and ancillary equipment.