Description
3rd Shift
5:00 p.m. - 5:30 a.m.
Pay is based on skills testing.
Purpose/Scope:
-The Ammonia Refrigeration Technician will be responsible for maintaining and servicing ammonia refrigeration systems and related utility equipment, and to ensure the safe operation of the ammonia refrigeration system and plant utilities to include: boilers, air compressors and HVAC.
Duties & Responsibilities:
-Maintaining refrigeration equipment and plant utilities such as boilers, air compressors, pumps, motors, valves, etc.
-Document daily activities pertaining to repairs and awareness of potential problems, as well as maintaining all necessary paperwork associated with the PSM program.
-Perform PM's of compressors, boilers, air compressors, valves, etc.
-Communicating with Maintenance Management or fellow workers to provide information on production. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer.
-Maintaining neat and orderly work area using hand tools.
-Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
-Be available for weekend work and /or additional shift work.
-Use required PPE and follow all safety guidelines of the Company.
Qualifications: (Required/Desired)
Skills & Knowledge needed for the effective performance of essential job functions:
-RETA Certification or equivalent technical training is a plus.
-Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
-Able to use required tools/equipment for maintaining and repairing ammonia refrigeration system(s) and utilities.
-Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical schematics and blue prints as they pertain to the plant ammonia systems(s).
-Able to perform in a fast paced environment.
-Experience with screw and reciprocating compressors, Cornell recirculation pumps, HVAC units, boilers, air compressors and associated control systems.
-Must be willing and able to acquire Hazmat Responder Certification and be an active part of the Hazmat Response Team. This includes HAZWOPER training and Certification.
Physical Requirements:
-Pass a respiratory physical and wear required PPE(respirator).
-Able to climb stairs and ladders daily.
-Good eye sight (with or without corrective lens).
-Able to work at variable heights (up to 50 ft).
-Able to lift a minimum of 70 lbs. in weight.
Environmental conditions:
- Variable conditions if working out of doors. Inside facility cold and wet.
Our vision:Become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.
Our core values are:Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity
EOE, including disability/vets
Unsolicited Assistance:Pilgrim's does not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at Pilgrim's or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by Pilgrim's. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by Pilgrim's because of an unsolicited referral