Industrial Refrigeration Technician

Industrial Refrigeration Technician

Pay: $38.25 per hour plus Shift Differential: $1.00 per hour (After 8 PM)

Shift & Working Hours: 1:30 PM - 10:00 PM; Weekends/Overtime as needed.

TheIndustrial Refrigeration Technicianreports to the PSM Manager and helps ensure the smooth daily operation of the ammonia engine room and complete utility system.

This position completes preventive maintenance, work orders, and equipment repairs within the assigned area.

Systems and equipment include the glycol system, cooling towers, condensers, heat exchangers, silos, HVAC, boilers, and related equipment.

The technician also supports the implementation and development of continuous improvement ideas.

Key components of the position include ensuring quality and safety practices,facilitatingteamwork, and performing tasks that maximize the reliability, availability, and efficiency of plant utility systems.

This role is part of our Dairy Food business, which creates dairy products that stand for real, simple goodness.

We believe there is power in every drop of milk our farmers produce, and by improving production and finding innovative uses for that milk, we add a little good to people's lives.

Key Responsibilities:

Ammonia Refrigeration:


* Operate andmonitorammonia refrigeration systems.


* Perform routine inspections and operator rounds.


* Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues.


* Respond to alarms and abnormal operating conditions.


* Support emergency response activities asrequired.

Maintenance & Reliability:


* Perform preventive and corrective maintenance.


* Maintain compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, valves, and related equipment.


* Complete work orders and maintenance records.


* Support mechanical integrity and inspection programs.

Utility Systems:


* Operate andmaintainutility equipment, including:


* Cooling towers


* HVAC systems


* Heat exchangers


* Air compressors, vacuum systems, and dryers


* Boilers and associated equipment

Safety & Compliance:


* Follow OSHA, EPA, PSM, and company safety requirements.


* Participate in incident investigations, Management of Change (MOC), Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR).


* Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space, hot work, and other safe work practices.


* Promote a strong safety culture and continuous improvement.

Required Experience and Skills:


* Industrial maintenance, utilities, refrigeration, or manufacturing experience.


* Ability to read piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), manuals, and technical drawings.


* Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills.


* Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Experience:


* Ammonia refrigeration experience.


* Refrigerating Engineers & Technicians Association (RETA) certification or equivalent training.

Physical Requirements:


* Able to lift or carry up to 50 pounds.


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