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Kiolbassa Smoked Meats

Ammonia Refrigeration Technician 4

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTexas, USA$43 - $45In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma, GED, or suitable equivalent is required.
  • At least 2 years of maintenance and repair experience on ammonia refrigeration systems and 2 years of HVAC experience are required.
  • Possess IIAR Industrial Refrigeration I or an equivalent qualification.
  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • Working knowledge of two-stage industrial ammonia systems is required.
  • Understanding of advanced air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating principles is required.
  • Working knowledge of boiler systems and air/water treatment systems is required.
  • Ability to read P&IDs, electrical schematics, equipment manuals, schematics, and work plans in English is required.
  • Ability to work after hours, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-ins when required.
  • Ability to work in cold and wet environments, routinely 30–45°F, and inside or outside in inclement weather with temperatures ranging from -20°F to 130°F.
  • Ability to work in confined spaces and at elevated locations using ladders or mechanical lifts.
  • Ability to work around 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, with source documents specifying occasional 25–50 pounds and the newer posting specifying 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.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize projects and multiple tasks effectively and in a timely manner, organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • 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 preventive maintenance activities as needed.
  • Perform predictive and 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 promptly in the CMMS.
  • Conduct daily chemical testing of condenser cooling water, document test results, and make required adjustments.
  • Maintain accurate records required by the Process Safety Management program.
  • Participate in Process Safety Management 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.
  • Comply with OSHA Process Safety Management and EPA Risk Management Program requirements.
  • Follow USDA, Good Manufacturing Practices, food safety, quality, and company safety policies and procedures.
  • Support the plant Process Safety Management system and Mechanical Integrity Program.
  • Maintain safe and efficient operation of refrigeration systems.
  • Use required personal protective equipment and follow established procedures around ammonia, electrical, mechanical, chemical, confined-space, and elevated-work hazards.
  • Support and demonstrate company vision, mission, values, and strategy; model transparency, ownership, teamwork, and continuous improvement; and exemplify the company's core values in people, quality, and growth.
  • Provide customer service to internal and external customers by listening, communicating effectively, and solving problems.
  • Support team members in the department and in other departments and facilitate a teamwork environment in support of management direction and decisions.
  • Demonstrate behaviors supportive of personal and professional growth of self and team members, respect a diverse group of team members, and lead by example while maintaining proficiency in all job functions.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with industrial ammonia refrigeration in food manufacturing, meat processing, cold storage, poultry, dairy, or beverage settings is preferred.
  • 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 Process Safety Management requirements.
  • Process Safety Management 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.

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