Refrigeration Technician, ON, Industrial Refrigeration - Dacula

Publix•Dacula, GA

About The Position

Publix is hiring a Refrigeration Technician for its Industrial Refrigeration team in Dacula, Ontario. The position services ammonia refrigeration systems in refrigerated warehouses and manufacturing facilities to maintain climate-controlled environments and keep food and beverages fresh. Technicians perform preventive maintenance using industry best practices and troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment. The available classification—Class A, B, or C—depends on the candidate’s qualifications and work experience. New external hires offered a Class A or B position receive a $10,000 sign-on bonus. Relocation assistance is available.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years old.
Be able to obtain EPA Section 608 certification within one year of the start date.
Be able to obtain medical clearance to wear air-purifying respiratory protection within two weeks of accepting the contingent offer; facial hair must be maintained so the respirator fits properly.
Have and maintain a valid driver’s license and authorization to drive a company vehicle on or before the start date.
Be able to lift at least 65 pounds.
Have experience using hand tools and be able to supply and maintain hand tools for daily duties.
Demonstrate work habits consistent with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and comply with OSHA, PSM, HAZMAT, and Publix safety programs and regulations.
Be able to walk, lift, bend, stoop, climb ladders, walk on roofs, and work in confined spaces.
Be able to learn and follow proper handling and recycling instructions for CFC, HCFC, and ammonia refrigerants.
Be able to safely replace mechanical and electrical components, including motors, motor starters, switches, solenoids, pumps, refrigeration valves, compressors, and auxiliary refrigeration equipment.
Be able to read and interpret schematics and drawings.
Be able to generate and process work using a computerized maintenance management system.
Demonstrate safe work habits and be able to interpret, understand, follow, and communicate instructions.
Be able to work in a fast-paced environment and respond urgently to unplanned breakdowns.
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, basic Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) skills, and basic math skills.
Be self-motivated to work independently with little or no supervision and willing to assist team members in other areas.
Be able to work any shift, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours.

Nice To Haves

Experience with glycol, heat exchangers, HVAC, and water chiller systems.
Experience with electrical systems, including single- and three-phase motor systems, power distribution, and low-voltage controls, with the ability to troubleshoot to the component level.
Experience maintaining 480V C3 phase motor control systems.
Experience troubleshooting 480V C3 phase motor control systems.
Experience maintaining and troubleshooting ammonia or Freon refrigeration systems.
Working knowledge of process instrumentation.
Working knowledge of maintaining and troubleshooting PLC controllers.
HAZMAT certification.
Refrigeration Engineers Technician Association (RETA) certification.

Responsibilities

Maintain and operate industrial refrigeration systems.
Conduct daily rounds to observe and record temperatures and humidity levels and make minor adjustments.
Respond to repair requests and perform predictive and preventive maintenance on ammonia and Freon refrigeration systems and related equipment, including compressors, pumps, fans, heat exchangers, glycol systems, industrial utility systems, motors, and power distribution systems.
Handle or train entry-level refrigeration technicians on day-to-day operations, inspections and inspection techniques, basic repairs and repair techniques, and compliance with state, local, and Publix regulations and policies.
Participate in improvement activities, recommend system enhancements, prioritize work, and minimize downtime for production and refrigeration systems.
Perform general housekeeping, including cleaning and washing equipment, emptying trash, sweeping, mopping, and waxing machine-room floors.
Perform other duties as assigned.