Refrigeration Technician

## Qualifications

## **Position Summary**

The Refrigeration Technician is responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, and repair of the plant’s industrial refrigeration systems, with a strong focus on **Ammonia (NH3) systems** used in food manufacturing. This role ensures all refrigeration, HVAC, and related utility systems operate efficiently and in compliance with **PSM/RMP**, safety standards, and food-manufacturing requirements.

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## **Key Responsibilities**

### **Refrigeration & Ammonia System Maintenance**

• Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain **ammonia refrigeration systems**, including compressors, condensers, evaporators, vessels, valves, and controls.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on all refrigeration equipment.
• Identify and repair leaks, faulty components, or system inefficiencies.
• Maintain proper documentation of system logs, readings, and any corrective actions.

### **Safety & Compliance**

• Follow all **PSM (Process Safety Management)** and **EPA/RMP** guidelines for ammonia systems.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, FDA, USDA, GMPs, and company safety policies.
• Support PSM documentation: SOPs, MOC (Management of Change), incident investigations, and training records.
• Participate in emergency response procedures related to ammonia and other utilities.

### **Utilities & Facility Support**

• Maintain and troubleshoot **HVAC systems, boilers, air compressors, chillers, water systems**, and supporting utilities.
• Respond to equipment failures and urgency calls to minimize production downtime.
• Assist in system startups, shutdowns, calibrations, and seasonal transitions.

### **Documentation & Reporting**

• Maintain accurate work orders, PM records, parts usage, and system logs.
• Report deviations, safety concerns, and equipment failures to leadership.
• Assist with audits, inspections, and regulatory reporting as needed.

## **Qualifications**
### **Required**

• 2–5 years experience working with **industrial ammonia refrigeration** (food or cold-storage preferred).
• Knowledge of **retail or industrial refrigeration systems**: screw compressors, reciprocating compressors, evaporators, condensers, VFDs, and PLC-based controls.
• Understanding of **PSM/RMP** regulations and ammonia safety practices.
• Ability to read and interpret **P&IDs, blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals**.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently.
• Ability to work in cold/wet/hot environments and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Availability for **on-call**, weekends, or overtime as required.

### **Preferred**

• **CARO or CIRO certification** (IIAR).
• RETA training or certification.
• Experience in **food manufacturing, dairy, ice cream, or beverage processing**.
• Knowledge of PLCs, automation, and control systems.

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## **Core Competencies**

• Strong mechanical and technical aptitude
• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting
• Attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Teamwork and communication
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment

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## **Work Environment**

• Exposure to cold environments, ammonia, chemicals, loud noise, and manufacturing equipment.
• Use of PPE including respirators, goggles, gloves, and hearing protection.

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