Refrigeration Specialist

Responsibilities and Requirements:

• Thorough understanding of refrigeration process with experience in industrial refrigeration and ammonia refrigeration operations and maintenance.


• Experience with Process Safety Management requirements for operating an ammonia refrigeration system.


• Ability to perform maintenance and repairs to the refrigeration system involving, but not limited to, oil draining, oil changes, safety checks, starting/stopping compressors, starting/setting/stopping/draining evaporators, maintenance and repair to evaporative condensers.


• Ability to operator both remote, central controls and local controls.


• Experience with blast freezers. Experience with 2 stage systems, swing compressors, high and low stage compressors, booster compressors, and associated systems.


• Ability to troubleshoot minor electrical and controls issues.


• Ability and willingness to participate in HAZMAT training and participation in HAZWOPR.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Mechanically inclined with great problem-solving skills.


• Works well independently and with others.


• Good communication skills.


• Organized with attention to detail.


• Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment. 


• Must be able to wear a respirator and must maintain the ability to wear a respirator.


• Calm under pressure. 

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:

• GCAP Operator 1 Certificate or similar from recognized Ammonia Refrigeration Training source.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.


• Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.


• Must be able to visually inspect machines.


• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. 


• Must be able to wear a respirator routinely and as part of the job. 

Work Environment:

The environment that individuals will be working in can fluctuate. Employees will be required to stand for anywhere between 6-8 hours, sometimes on a platform. They will frequently have to push, pull or lift to 30 pounds and occasionally push, pull, or lift to 50 pounds. Sharp objects such as knives, hooks, steel, and saws are utilized to perform the duties listed herein. The noise level is often loud, and hearing protection must be worn at all times. Additional PPE that may be required are safety glasses, mesh gloves/aprons, frocks, steel-toed boots, hard hats, face shields, surgical masks, and, in some cases, fall protection.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following:

* Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin the first day of the month after 30 days of employment 

* Paid Time Off vacation and Company observed holidays.

* 401(k): Company match starts after the first year of service and follows the Company vesting schedule.

* Competitive Base Salary

* Employee Meat purchase discounts

* Education Reimbursement for you

* Free tuition for your dependents

* Growth opportunities in different roles and functions

* Child Care Assistant 

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled