Refrigeration Technician Level 1

The Pictsweet Company•Monte Alto, TX

24d

About The Position

The Pictsweet Company is seeking an experienced Refrigeration Technician to operate, troubleshoot, and repair ammonia refrigeration system equipment and machinery according to Standard Operating Procedures and approved industrial standards. The role also operates and maintains facility steam boilers, auxiliary steam equipment, and water treatment systems, and performs preventive maintenance in accordance with the Process Safety Management program. The technician must operate ammonia refrigeration equipment safely, follow company safety guidelines, keep work areas clean and organized, and assist other departments. Personal protective equipment must be worn before commencing work. The position requires passing a pulmonary test and serving as a responder on the HAZMAT team.

Requirements

Three years of industrial experience operating an anhydrous ammonia refrigeration unit.
Ability to work 12-hour shifts, 6–7 days per week, including weekends and holidays.
Ability to work rotating shifts.
Knowledge of safely using power tools, hand tools, and other tools related to ammonia refrigeration operations.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and signs, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures.
Must be able to pass a pulmonary test and serve as a HAZMAT team responder.

Nice To Haves

Vocational training.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

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 water treatment systems.
Repair valves, fans, pumps, conveyor belts, air compressors, water systems, boiler systems, and other related components as needed.
Monitor gauges, instrumentation, liquid levels, temperatures, and pressure systems while operating equipment.
Repair and replace refrigeration components as needed.
Log and maintain records of pressures, temperatures, and gas and water meter readings as needed.
Perform preventive maintenance on related refrigeration equipment as required by the Process Safety Management program.
Operate the ammonia refrigeration system safely in accordance with the Process Safety Management program.
Follow company safety guidelines and wear personal protective equipment before commencing work.
Maintain clean, neat, and organized work areas.
Assist other departments.
Pass a pulmonary test and serve as a HAZMAT team responder.