Refrigeration Technician Level 1

The Pictsweet Company•Monte Alto, TX

25d

About The Position

The Pictsweet Company is seeking experienced Refrigeration Technicians to operate, troubleshoot, and repair ammonia refrigeration system equipment and machinery according to Standard Operating Procedures and approved industrial standards. The role also involves operating and maintaining facility steam boilers, auxiliary steam equipment, and water treatment systems; performing preventive maintenance; and safely operating ammonia refrigeration systems in accordance with the Process Safety Management Program. The technician follows company safety guidelines, uses personal protective equipment, maintains clean and organized work areas, and assists other departments. The position requires the ability to pass a pulmonary test and serve as a responder on the HAZMAT team. The technician must be able to work rotating 12-hour shifts, six to seven days a week, including weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Three years of industrial experience operating an anhydrous ammonia refrigeration unit.
Ability to work 12-hour shifts, six to seven days a week, including weekends and holidays.
Ability to work rotating shifts.
Ability to use power tools, hand tools, and other tools related to ammonia refrigeration operations safely.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules and signs, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures.
Ability to pass a pulmonary test and serve as a HAZMAT team responder.

Nice To Haves

Vocational training.

Responsibilities

Operate refrigeration system compressors, defrost systems, condensers, evaporators, pumps, valves, motors, and other controls as needed.
Operate and maintain facility steam boilers, auxiliary steam equipment, and the water treatment system.
Repair valves, fans, pumps, conveyor belts, air compressors, water systems, boiler systems, and other related components as needed.
Operate systems by observing gauges, instrumentation, liquid levels, temperatures, and pressure systems as needed.
Repair and replace refrigeration components as needed.
Log and maintain records of pressures, temperatures, gas readings, and water meter readings as needed.
Perform preventive maintenance on related refrigeration equipment as requested and required by the Process Safety Management program.
Operate the ammonia refrigeration system safely as required by the Process Safety Management Program.
Follow all company safety guidelines.
Keep work areas clean, neat, and organized.
Assist other departments.
Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) before commencing work.
Pass a pulmonary test and serve as a responder on the HAZMAT team.