Refrigeration Technician II

Americold•National Stock Yards, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, works independently performing routine refrigeration maintenance and repair throughout the warehouse. This role involves performing operation, repair, and adjustment of refrigeration systems, monitoring system performance, and replacing components using safe LOTO procedures and in accordance with PSM program. The technician will also perform basic refrigerant pump-outs, routine maintenance on warehouse equipment, and test/calibrate HVAC equipment. Responsibilities include inspecting completed work, troubleshooting equipment to determine root cause, conducting safety equipment tests, maintaining preventive maintenance records in the CMMS system, and keeping the work area organized. The role may require flexible shifts and on-call duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
2+ years of Industrial Refrigeration Maintenance experience OR 3+ years Industrial Maintenance experience, plus relevant industry certification (i.e. RETA, Garden City, EPA Universal etc)
Required to successfully complete assigned Industrial Refrigeration and maintenance courses.
Troubleshooting and repairs with differing control systems ALTA/Allen Bradley etc.
Required to be trained in HAZMAT; obtain and maintain the certification.
Experience using Oracle Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a Cold Storage environment
Ammonia refrigeration maintenance experience
CARO and CIRO certification
Experience using Oracle Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose down to the component level on all refrigeration equipment
Share knowledge, train and develop less experienced technicians

Responsibilities

Performs operation, repair and adjustment of refrigeration system.
Monitors system performance and determines when system is not operating correctly.
Replaces components within the refrigeration’s system, with safe LOTO procedures and in accordance with PSM program.
Performs basic pump out/evacuate refrigerant as necessary for valve replacement and/or repair.
Performs routine maintenance on various types of warehouse equipment in accordance with OSHA Standards.
Tests, maintains, and evaluates equipment performance using instruments such as voltmeters, ohmmeters, pyrometers, and pressure gauges. Tests and calibrates HVAC equipment.
Inspects completed work for compliance to blueprints, specifications, and safety standards.
Troubleshoots equipment and recommends corrective action. Individual should understand key troubleshooting techniques to determine root cause.
Conducts tests of safety equipment to ensure OHSA and operational standards.
Maintains accurate preventive maintenance records with the CMMS System.
Keeps work area and tools 6S’d (well maintained, clean, organized, etc.), and performs housekeeping duties as required.
Work flexible shifts, if required, including on call.
Performs related work and other job assignments as required.