Technician 3- Refrigeration 3rd shift

Reser's Fine Foods•Topeka, KS

About The Position

Under moderate supervision a Refrigeration Technician 3 is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and examining refrigeration systems, working specifically with ammonia refrigeration. This role requires performing preventative maintenance to refrigeration systems. Will respond to any system interruptions and have the flexibility to be on call to conduct emergency repairs. Must be able to work and communicate with a diverse variety of individuals, including fellow technicians, supervisors, clients and assist with upkeep of critical documents.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Technical degree in preferred.
Must have at least 7 years + experience.
Must have Technician II and PSM/RMP certification.
Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) experience helpful.
Required to be able to pass and maintain annual medical and pulmonary fit tests for respirator use.
Knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems and Process Safety Management (PSM) is required.
Must be able to perform physical tasks such as climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, and moving around refrigeration systems.

Nice To Haves

English/Spanish bilingual is a plus.
Use of technology such as computers, mobile devices, etc. preferred.
Refrigerated food manufacturing plants.

Responsibilities

Supports both the PSM and Refrigeration team to maintain all PSM, Refrigeration and Safety documentation retention. (SOP’s, LOTO’s, and P&ID’s)
Maintains PMs of refrigeration system.
Confer with operators and observes, tests, and evaluates operation of machinery and equipment to diagnose root cause of malfunction.
Disassemble machinery and equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
Perform daily chemical testing and logging all test results, making adjustments required to maintain refrigeration & utility system within established limits.
Periodic use and maintenance of fitted full face respirator.
Assists with inventory control.