Refrigeration Technician - Night Shift

Pilgrim's • Canton, GA

5d

About The Position

Pilgrim’s is hiring a Refrigeration Technician to maintain and repair ammonia refrigeration systems and related equipment. The position involves routine inspections and rounds, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, safe system isolation and pump-down, ammonia transfers when qualified, and maintaining refrigeration areas. Team members must follow company safety policies and procedures, participate in the Process Safety Management (PSM) Team, maintain respirator fit-testing requirements, and be willing and able to serve on the HAZMAT Team. The role requires physical work and occasional exposure to carbon dioxide vapors and chlorine. A swing shift schedule may be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Clear understanding of refrigerant expansion and pressure-temperature relationships.
• Ability to direct and train operators.
• Working knowledge of departmental computer systems and PCs.
• Must be willing and able to serve as a Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Team Member.
• Must pass CARO and/or CIRO operator certifications, or be willing to obtain certification.
• Ability to read and use dial gauges, micrometers, and precision measuring instruments for alignment of motors, pumps, and related equipment.
• Ability to work in environments with occasional exposure to carbon dioxide vapors up to 10 ppm and chlorine at less than 20 ppm.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical activities including reaching, bending, pushing, and pulling.

Nice To Haves

• 2–4 years of experience in ammonia or Freon refrigeration, boiler operations, and/or compressed air systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, rebuild, and adjust ammonia refrigeration systems and related equipment.
• Analyze, calibrate, replace, repair, and rebuild equipment and machinery according to established procedures.
• Maintain required personal tools and safely use hand tools and industrial shop equipment.
• Supply personal hand tools needed to operate systems, perform preventive maintenance inspections, and complete repairs.
• Comply with all company safety policies and procedures.
• Participate as a member of the Process Safety Management (PSM) Team and maintain respirator fit-testing requirements.
• Perform routine rounds and inspections throughout the shift across the entire ammonia refrigeration system.
• Safely isolate and pump down any section of refrigeration systems.
• Perform line-opening procedures in accordance with safety protocols.
• Receive and transfer ammonia within plant systems as qualified.
• Perform routine maintenance on ammonia compressors and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical controls on refrigeration and ammonia systems.
• Maintain engine rooms, compressor rooms, and roof areas in a clean and organized condition.
• Work a swing shift schedule as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning after 60 days of employment.
• Paid sick leave, vacation, and company-observed holidays.
• 401(k) with company match after one year of employment, subject to the company’s vesting schedule.
• Career development opportunities through the Better Futures Program, including tuition assistance for employees and eligible dependents.

What This Job Offers

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