REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN

Description

Position at Pilgrim's

Qualifications:

• Must have clear understanding of refrigerant expansion with pressure temperature variables
• Must be able to direct and train operators
• Working knowledge of departmental PC’s
• Must perform as a Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) team member
• High school or equivalent with 2-4 years
• Must pass operator certifications CARO and / or CIRO, or willing to become certified
• Must be able to read and use dial gauges, micrometers, etc
• in the alignment of motors, pumps, etc. experience in ammonia or Freon refrigeration, boiler operations, and compressed air
• Occasional exposure to carbon dioxide vapors 10ppm and chlorine less than 20 ppm
• Able to stand for several hours
• Work may include lifting (up to 50 lbs), reaching, bending, pushing boxes on conveyor assembly

Responsibilities:

• Maintains, repairs, rebuilds and adjusts ammonia refrigeration, and equipment in areas of responsibility by analyzing, calibrating, replacing, repairing or rebuilding all equipment and machinery within established guidelines
• Must have all required personal tools and have the ability to learn to use and operate hand tools and industrial shop equipment
• Must be able to work swing
• Must supply own hand tools necessary to operate system, perform preventive inspections and make repairs
• Must perform all tasks and repairs within the Company Safety Policies and procedures and be part of the PSM team, be FIT tested for a respirator
• Must be able to walk a long distance in the performance of rounds and checks throughout the shift on the complete Ammonia System
• Must be able to safely isolate and pump down any section of all systems
• Must be able to do line opening procedures
• Must be qualified to receive or transfer ammonia in all plant systems
• Must be qualified to do routine maintenance on : Ammonia compressors
• Troubleshoot and repair Electrical Controls on the Refrigeration and Ammonia Systems
• Maintain all engine rooms, compressor rooms and roof areas in a high state of cleanliness at all times

EOE Including disability/vets