Sr Refrigeration Specialist

Kinetik • Loco Hills, NM

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Refrigeration Specialist is a subject matter expert within the industrial refrigeration systems team and has the ability to function autonomously in technical matters related to industrial refrigeration. This person will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the refrigeration systems for the company. They will establish and manage the routine & predictive refrigeration equipment maintenance program which adheres to national codes and commonly accepted industry practices. This role manages the safety requirements of the job and assists with developing best practices for the refrigeration systems in the plant. The specialist performs routine & predictive maintenance tasks on refrigeration equipment and systems and directs other workers in these tasks as required. They perform analysis on gathered data and utilizes results to make preventative maintenance and repair decisions. They also perform troubleshooting and repairs including supervision of contractors in the event of refrigeration equipment or system failures. The role oversees and performs installation, commissioning and startup of refrigeration systems and equipment. The specialist attends MOCR meetings, design meetings and provides advise to Refrigeration Systems Foreman as required. They have the ability to oversee major maintenance and project work related to the refrigeration systems and mentors junior employees as required. All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 2-year degree in Industrial HVAC/R technology or related field, or completion of recognized apprenticeship program and 2 years of industrial electrical maintenance experience or 4 years of experience performing refrigeration maintenance, testing and repairs in an industrial environment. 2 of these years of experience must be working on gas processing plant refrigeration systems.
• "Electrically qualified person", by virtue of formal training and direct experience, or able to obtain qualification.
• Possesses knowledge in electrical safe work practices, electrical equipment theory and operation as well as electrical maintenance standards.
• Possesses expert knowledge in the use of computer software, VOAMs, vibration monitors and data recorders, gauges, pumps and other specialized test equipment and routinely used maintenance tools.

Responsibilities

• Establish and manage the routine & predictive refrigeration equipment maintenance program which adheres to national codes and commonly accepted industry practices.
• Manages the safety requirements of the job and assists with developing best practices for the refrigeration systems in the plant.
• Performs routine & predictive maintenance tasks on refrigeration equipment and systems and directs other workers in these tasks as required.
• Performs analysis on gathered data and utilizes results to make preventative maintenance and repair decisions
• Performs troubleshooting and repairs including supervision of contractors in the event of refrigeration equipment or system failures.
• Oversees and performs installation, commissioning and startup of refrigeration systems and equipment.
• Attends MOCR meetings, design meetings and provides advise to Refrigeration Systems Foreman as required.
• Has ability to oversee major maintenance and project work related to the refrigeration systems.
• Mentors junior employees as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree