Ammonia Refrigeration Tech IV

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Job Title: Industrial Refrigeration / Ammonia Technician IV

Summary:

The Industrial Refrigeration / Ammonia Technician IV is responsible for the safe and efficient operation, monitoring, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial ammonia refrigeration systems, HVAC and related utility equipment. This position plays a critical role in equipment reliability, production support, food safety, employee safety, and Process Safety Management (PSM) compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support and demonstrate company vision, mission, values, and strategy:
• Model Transparency, Ownership, Teamwork, and Continuous Improvement
• Demonstrate, promote, and exemplify the Company's Core Values in People, Quality, and Growth
• Customer Service/Teamwork:

‒ Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers by listening, communicating effectively, and problem solving

‒ Demonstrate team spirit by respecting and supporting team members in your department and in other departments

‒ Facilitate a teamwork environment for the department in support of management direction and decisions

‒ Demonstrate behaviors supportive of personal and professional growth of self and team members

‒ Demonstrate respect for a diverse group of team members by encouraging positive teamwork

‒ Lead by example and maintain proficiency in all job functions

• Department Goals:

‒ Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain industrial ammonia refrigeration systems.

‒ Maintain and service two-stage industrial ammonia refrigeration systems and related utility equipment.

‒ Conduct daily refrigeration system inspections and log operating conditions.

‒ Monitor compressors, evaporators, condensers, pumps, pressure vessels, control valves, heat exchangers, and alarm systems.

‒ Respond to refrigeration alarms, equipment failures, and emergency situations using approved procedures.

‒ Identify and repair ammonia leaks using approved safety procedures.

‒ Perform oil changes, filter replacements, vibration checks, system adjustments, and other required maintenance.

‒ Perform established preventive maintenance and identify new PM activities as needed.

‒ Perform predictive/condition-based maintenance activities including vibration analysis, lubrication, inspections, and condition monitoring.

‒ Analyze and solve electrical and mechanical problems related to ammonia and utility systems.

‒ Complete work orders, maintenance records, refrigeration logs, and required documentation accurately and timely in the CMMS.

‒ Conduct daily chemical testing of condenser cooling water, document test results, and make required adjustments.

‒ Maintain accurate records required by the PSM program.

‒ Participate in PSM audits, mechanical integrity inspections, and emergency response planning.

‒ Support facility utilities including boilers, air compressors, water systems, HVAC systems, and process cooling equipment.

‒ Coordinate with Production and Sanitation to minimize equipment downtime.

‒ Perform other duties as assigned

Safety, Quality, and Regulatory Compliance

• Comply with OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM).
• Comply with EPA Risk Management Program (RMP).
• Follow USDA, GMP, food safety, quality, and company safety policies and procedures.
• Support the plant PSM system and Mechanical Integrity Program.
• Maintain safe and efficient operation of refrigeration systems.
• Use required PPE and follow established procedures around ammonia, electrical, mechanical, chemical, confined-space, and elevated-work hazards.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of maintenance and repair experience on ammonia refrigeration systems and 2 years of HVAC experience.
• Experience with industrial ammonia refrigeration; food manufacturing, meat processing, cold storage, poultry, dairy, or beverage experience preferred.
• Possess IIAR Industrial Refrigeration I or equivalent qualification.
• Valid driver's license.
• Working knowledge of two-stage industrial ammonia systems.
• Understanding of advanced air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating principles.
• Working knowledge of boiler systems and air/water treatment systems.
• Ability to read P&IDs, electrical schematics, equipment manuals, schematics, and work plans in English.

Preferred Certifications and Technical Skills

• RETA CARO, CIRO, and CRT certifications are preferred.
• Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain CARO and CIRO certifications if provided the opportunity.
• Operator training compliant with IIAR and OSHA PSM requirements.
• PSM Mechanical Integrity experience and Emergency Response Team training.
• PLC troubleshooting, Allen Bradley controls, and VFD troubleshooting.
• Industrial electrical troubleshooting up to 480V.
• Mechanical seal replacement and pump rebuilding.
• Welding and fabrication.
• Willingness to continue education in HVAC and industrial refrigeration.

Key Competencies

• Industrial Ammonia Refrigeration
• Process Safety Management (PSM)
• EPA Risk Management Program (RMP)
• Mechanical Integrity
• Root Cause Analysis
• Preventive and Predictive Maintenance
• Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
• Food Manufacturing Utilities
• Emergency Response
• Teamwork, communication, ownership, and continuous improvement

Work Schedule and Working Conditions

• Ability to work after hours, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-ins when circumstances required.
• Work in cold and wet environments, routinely 30-45°F.
• Work inside and outside with exposure to inclement weather; temperatures may range from -20°F to 130°F.
• Work in confined spaces and at elevated locations using ladders or mechanical lifts.
• Routine exposure to humidity, noise, mechanical, electrical, chemical, and production-area hazards.
• Ability to wear required PPE for extended periods, including respiratory protection when necessary.
• Ability to lift and carry objects as required: the source documents specify occasional 25-50 pounds, while the newer posting specifies lifting up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk on concrete floors for extended periods, up to 10 hours.
• Ability to climb, bend, stoop, crawl, squat, kneel, reach, work with hands overhead, and perform fine dexterity tasks.
• Ability to use handheld data collection devices and radios and operate standard office equipment.
• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines