Refrigeration Technician, ON, Industrial Refrigeration - Dacula

Publix•Dacula, GA

3d•$53,872 - $89,856•Onsite

About The Position

Join Publix’s Industrial Refrigeration team servicing ammonia refrigeration systems in refrigerated warehouses and manufacturing facilities. The role helps maintain climate-controlled environments and keep food and beverages fresh. Refrigeration Technicians perform preventive maintenance using industry best practices and troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment. One of three levels—Class A, B, or C—is available, with the class offered contingent on the candidate’s qualifications and work experience. New external hires offered Class A or B 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 an air-purifying respirator 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 in the position.
Be able to lift a minimum of 65 pounds.
Have experience using hand tools and be able to supply and maintain hand tools needed for daily duties.
Demonstrate excellent 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 understand 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.
Have basic Microsoft Office computer skills, including Word and Excel, and basic math skills.
Be self-motivated and able 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 refrigeration systems using ammonia or Freon.
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, making minor adjustments as needed.
Respond to work requests to repair equipment 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 in daily operations, inspections and inspection techniques, basic repairs and repair techniques, and compliance with applicable state, local, and Publix regulations and policies.
Participate in improvement activities, make recommendations for system enhancements, prioritize work, and minimize downtime to production and refrigeration systems.
Perform housekeeping duties, including cleaning and washing equipment, emptying trash, sweeping, mopping, and waxing machine-room floors.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

$10,000 sign-on bonus for new external hires offered Class A or B.
Relocation assistance.
Holiday bonus: 15 hours of pay in the first year of continuous employment, one week’s pay in the second year, and two weeks’ pay in subsequent years, subject to remaining employed through the bonus check’s issue date.
Night differential of $0.75 per hour for associates regularly scheduled to work any hours between midnight and 3:00 a.m., excluding shifts that end at midnight or begin at 3:00 a.m.
Weekend differential of $2.00 per hour for hours worked between 12:00 a.m. Saturday and 11:59 p.m. Sunday.
Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost.
Opportunity to purchase additional shares of Publix privately held stock.
401(k) retirement savings plan.
Group health, dental, and vision plans.
Paid time off.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Tuition reimbursement.
Free hot buffet-style lunches at facilities with a cafeteria.