Ammonia Refrigeration Technician

Overview:

Family owned and operated for over 75 years, Pictsweet is a frozen vegetable producer with agricultural roots. We are recruiting for an Ammonia Refrigeration Technician at Picsweet's Clarksville, AR facility. The Ammonia Refrigeration Technician plays a critical role in ensuring the efficiency, safety, and reliability of ammonia-based refrigeration systems that are crucial for production, processing, and storage operations. This is a safety sensitive position. The position demands a unique blend of technical expertise, hands-on problem-solving skills, and rigorous adherence to safety protocols for the production of quality food products manufactured under clean and safe conditions.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure full compliance with government agencies and internal standards including, but not limited to FDA, USDA, OSHA, EPA, DOT, HARPC, GMPs, Housekeeping, Allergen Segregation, etc.
• Perform regular maintenance and repairs on ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Conduct routine inspections to ensure system efficiency and safety.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues in refrigeration systems.
• Operate and monitor refrigeration control systems.
• Assist in the installation of new refrigeration equipment.
• Conduct periodic system performance tests.
• Collaborate with other technicians and team members to address and resolve system issues.
• Respond promptly to emergency calls and repair requests.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Maintain facility equipment to minimize operational downtime.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance and repair work.
• Assist with maintenance shop cleanliness, general cleanup, mobile equipment operations, maintenance to building and grounds, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associates degree or relevant technical training program in Refrigeration/Mechanical/HVAC systems preferred, but not required.
• Completion of relevant technical certification, RETA Certification (CARO/CIRO/CRST)preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Previous experience working with ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in refrigeration maintenance.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and technical skills.
• Effective problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Applicable knowledge in industry safety standards and regulations.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency with refrigeration control and monitoring systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to safety.
• Physical ability to perform tasks involving heavy lifting and working in various environmental conditions.
• Ability to conform to scheduling requirements, possibility of working rotating shifts and be on-call, including weekends and holidays, as needed.
• Capacity for physical labor in outdoor weather conditions, non-climate-controlled areas, and/or a 38-degree environment.
• Requires ability to maintain high level of alertness and concentration while performing safety-sensitive task.