Refrigeration Technician at Aberdeen,North East, MD, and Westfield MA

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The primary purpose of this position is to: Oversee and manage the safe operation, daily monitoring and maintenance of large scale industrial anhydrous ammonia and/or R-22 refrigeration systems. Oversee the safe operation, daily monitoring and maintenance of industrial and office HVAC systems. Provide assistance to Manager of Facilities Maintenance to ensure assets (Refrigeration/HVAC/Electrical systems) are managed in accordance with the following: IIAR (International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration), ASHRE (American Society of HVAC and Refrigeration Engineers), ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers), EPA, OSHA and applicable State and Local Codes. This position requires Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO) RETA certification or equivalent experience.

 Duties and Responsibilities                  10% of Time Spent

• Oversee and manage Refrigeration, Electrical, and HVAC systems including monitoring and trending, troubleshooting and repairs (Compressors, condensers, fans, heating, cooling, contactors, motors, microprocessors, frequency drives, etc.),

• Make decisions regarding operating strategies, setpoints and limits, optimize system operations for improved cost and reliability, schedule and perform major repairs and rebuilds (excluding compressor rebuilds), recommend system upgrades and improvements. Required to interpret and understand plans and specifications, schematics, operating and maintenance manuals, etc. for systems being overseen.

• Perform system inspections and mechanical integrity checks

• Participate extensively in the Process Safety Management and Risk Management programs

• Perform complex troubleshooting, oversee or inspect system construction / installation activities, coordinate shutdowns and pumpdowns, administer preventative and predictive maintenance systems

• Responsible for daily communication of all pertinent information regarding system operation and maintenance to departmental management and maintenance teams.

• Assist management in developing standard operating procedures, daily work schedules, and duty cycles for all repairs and maintenance for refrigeration and HVAC systems

• Assist in managing outside mechanical and refrigeration contractors conducting service, repair and new contract work. Assist management in creation of budgets for individual projects, yearly capital and yearly operating expenses.

• Assist the building and material handling equipment maintenance teams. Duties will include assisting in general building repairs, electrical troubleshooting and repairs, forklift repair and maintenance, changing and servicing lift batteries, and other general maintenance activities.

Work Environment Your selection will be based on working more than 50% of the time in that environment

Physical Environment (Select all that apply) Warehouse

Temperature (Select all that apply) Freezer (-20F to 0F)

Noise Level (Select all that apply) Moderate Noise

Schedule Travel Required: No

Work Complexity (Select the description that closely matches the level of variety, difficulty, and magnitude of tasks and responsibilities.)

Work Complexity - IC

Has in-depth knowledge in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines. Tasks are multiple and diverse with inter-relationships across processes. Work requires the direct application of a variety of procedures, policies, and/or precedents. Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions. There is some budget responsibility and expenditure authority, and an expectation that ambiguity or newly emerging situations will need to be navigated without constant direction. Receives minimal guidance and works independently. May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or may have accountability for ongoing activities. Can use individual judgment to achieve assigned objectives. May lead functional teams or projects

Position Qualifications (List specific minimum requirements necessary to perform job function)

Position Qualifications - placeholder

• Education (Minimum Needed): Associate 2 year in HVACR, Refrigeration/Electrical, Trade School Certification

• RETA CIRO Certification Required or equivalent experience

• Experience (Minimum Needed): 6 years in Refrigeration/Electrical/HVAC

• Specialized Knowledge Needed For Performance of Job: Ammonia Refrigeration & CFC Certification

• Special Skills: Glycol Systems, computer systems operating platform, HAZMAT, advanced skills in electrical systems

• Other: OSHA, Good Manufacturing Processes, PSM, RMP

Year(s) of Experience Years of Experience                                   Additional Specifications

5-7                                                                                                     Minimum: 6 years in Refrigeration/Electrical/HVAC

Additional Information

 K/S/A/O

Specialized Knowledge

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Candidate will obtain OSHA Level A Hazmat Certification (24Hours, Medical Certification) within 90 days of employment. They must also be able to wear a full face air purifying respirator and pass a fit test.

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Special Skills

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Glycol Systems, computer systems operating platform, HAZMAT, advanced skills in electrical systems, extensive knowledge of PSM and RMP requirements

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Physical abilities:

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Site inspections, equipment inspections, mechanical repairs and replacements, all which require good mobility, physical exertion, walking, bending, reaching, climbing ladders, carrying tools and parts, etc.

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Troubleshooting:

Instructions

Ammonia incident or electrical / HVAC failure

Content

Expected to be able to: a) Assess issue and impact to business model b) Communicate issue and impact to Maintenance and Facility Management and Senior Director of Corporate Refrigeration c) Co-develop team and plan for immediate issue abatement and remediation d) Co-develop team and plan for final issue abatement and remediation including associated schedule and costs

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