Refrigeration Operator-NV

Westward Seafoods Inc.

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the plant’s 1575 horsepower R-22 refrigeration system including plate freezers, blast freezer, RSW chillers, cold storage, galley coolers and containerized cooler units. This position reports directly to the Refrigeration Engineer.

Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must frequently lift to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to work 7 days a week, 12 hours a day in wet, cold conditions.
There are areas within the plant that contain moving and loud machinery.
Hearing protection and other safety and protective equipment is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with large R-22 refrigeration systems, familiar with screw compressors, two stage systems, and low temp liquid recirculation systems preferred, but will train.

Responsibilities

Operation, maintenance and repair of the refrigeration system working with one other refrigeration operator.
Close cooperation with the plant’s other departments to provide a continuous flow of product through the plant.
Perform maintenance pre-season and post-season as required to ensure smooth start-ups.
Assistance with other related projects at the direction of the Chief Engineer.
Other duties as assigned.
EPA Section 608 Universal Certified or working to obtain.
Experience with large R-22 refrigeration systems, familiar with screw compressors, two stage systems, and low temp liquid recirculation systems preferred, but will train.
Mechanical aptitude, resourcefulness, and troubleshooting skills necessity.
Working knowledge of electrical and piping systems.
Capable of communicating effectively and working closely with Production, Quality Assurance, Safety and other departments in order to achieve overall plant objectives.
Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision.
Willingness to assist in other plant projects as needed.
Prompt reliable is an essential function of the job.
Must be willing and able to work well under pressure 12 or more hours per day, 7 days per week.
Must be willing and able to work with other departments in a team atmosphere.
Must be willing and able to live and work in confined quarters in a multi-cultural environment.
Must be always professional and represent Westward Seafoods with the highest standards.
Able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.