Refrigeration Technician

Pilgrim's • Broadway, VA

8d

About The Position

The Refrigeration Technician monitors, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs refrigeration equipment and systems. The role applies principles of gas laws, mechanics, electricity, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics to diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, thermal, and flow problems. The technician uses pressure and temperature relationships, refrigeration-system piping, relays, contactors, and starters to identify faults, and must be capable of training others. The position also requires the ability to pump down portions or all of a refrigeration system and to pass a HazMat physical and complete HazMat training.

The technician inspects equipment and system operation, takes and records readings, adjusts controls, tests for leaks, performs preventive maintenance, replaces or adjusts worn or defective components, and documents repairs and malfunctions. The role maintains work orders and Process Safety Management records and completes required paperwork, including line-break, hot-work, and confined-space documentation. The listed schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 9:30 pm–6:00 pm.

Requirements

• At least one year of ammonia refrigeration or maintenance experience.
• Experience with A/C and D/C control devices.
• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Ability to work while walking or standing for long periods.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work weekends and overtime as needed.
• Must pass a PFT test.
• Must pass a HazMat physical and complete HazMat training.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.

Responsibilities

• Start refrigeration systems and observe their operation.
• Inspect equipment and systems periodically to assess operating condition.
• Observe temperature, pressure, and amperage readings for systems and equipment.
• Use gauges and instruments to monitor system operation and record pressure and temperature readings.
• Drain oil from refrigeration units.
• Read gauges and instruments and adjust valves, controls, and other mechanisms to achieve specified equipment operation.
• Test lines, components, and connections for leaks.
• Perform preventive maintenance on compressors, condensers, evaporators, and icemakers.
• Replace or adjust defective or worn components, including water pumps, heavy-duty compressors, and screw-compressor seals.
• Keep records of repairs and replacements and the causes of malfunctions.
• Check fans, motors, belts, and bearings.
• Monitor and maintain refrigeration equipment.
• Prepare work orders for defects found.
• Maintain Process Safety Management records and keep records according to standard operating procedures.
• Complete applicable paperwork, including PSM, line-break, hot-work, and confined-space documentation.
• Train others.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Vision, medical, and dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment.
• Paid time off, including sick leave, vacation, company-observed holidays, and other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k) company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule.
• Perfect-attendance incentive of $2.00 extra per hour.
• Continuous learning opportunities and career-growth programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED