Refrigeration Technician Level 1

The Pictsweet Company • Monte Alto, TX

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About The Position

The Pictsweet Company is looking for experienced Refrigeration Technicians. The qualified candidate must be able to operate, trouble-shooting, and repairing of ammonia refrigeration system equipment/machinery as per the Standard Operating Procedures and other approved industrial standards.

Requirements

• Vocational training a plus
• Three (3) years industrial experience operating refrigeration anhydrous ammonia unit.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules/signs, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures.
• Must be able to work 12 hr. shifts, 6 – 7 days a week (including weekends and holidays)
• Must be able to work rotating shifts.
• Knowledge in safely using power tools, hand tools, and other tools related to the operation of ammonia refrigeration.

Responsibilities

• Operates the refrigeration system compressors, defrosts systems, condensers, evaporators, pumps, valves, motors and other controls as needed.
• Operates and maintains the facility steam boilers, auxiliary steam equipment and water treatment system.
• Repairs valves, fans, pumps, conveyor belts, air compressors, water systems, boiler systems and other related components as needed.
• Operates the systems by observations of gauges, instrumentation, liquid levels, temperatures, and pressure systems as needed.
• Repairs and replaces refrigeration components as needed.
• Logs and keeps records of pressures, temperatures, gas and water meter readings as needed.
• Performs Preventive Maintenance on all related refrigeration equipment as requested and required by the Process Safety Management program.
• Operates the ammonia refrigeration system in a safe manner as required by the Process Safety Management Program.
• Follows all safety guidelines set forth by the Company.
• Maintains work areas clean, neat and organized.
• Assists other departments.
• Will don personal protective equipment (PPE) before commencing work
• Must be able to pass a pulmanry test, and be a responder on the HAZMAT team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed