Refrigeration Technician 2
Company: AmeriCold Logistics
Location: East Dubuque
Posted on: June 24, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview Americold provides temperature-controlled warehousing
and transportation to food producers, restaurants, schools and
retail outlets such as grocery stores. We're proud to provide an
essential link in the food industry supply chain and to help put
food on tables around the world. Based in Atlanta, Georgia,
Americold owns and operates temperature-controlled warehouses
around the world. We have over 16,000 associates and offer a wide
variety of career opportunities - from warehouse forklift operators
and supervisors to accounting, administration, business
development, customer support, engineering, transportation, and
technology solutions positions. Responsibilities Primary
Responsibility: Under general supervision, works independently
performing routine refrigeration maintenance and repair throughout
the warehouse.Essential Functions:• Performs operation, repair and
adjustment of refrigeration system. Monitors system performance and
determines when system is not operating correctly.• Replaces
components within the refrigeration's system, with safe LOTO
procedures and in accordance with PSM program.• Performs basic pump
out/evacuate refrigerant as necessary for valve replacement and/or
repair. • Performs routine maintenance on various types of
warehouse equipment in accordance with OSHA Standards.• Tests,
maintains, and evaluates equipment performance using instruments
such as voltmeters, ohmmeters, pyrometers, and pressure gauges.
Tests and calibrates HVAC equipment.• Inspects completed work for
compliance to blueprints, specifications, and safety standards.•
Troubleshoots equipment and recommends corrective action.
Individual should understand key troubleshooting techniques to
determine root cause.• Conducts tests of safety equipment to ensure
OHSA and operational standards• Maintains accurate preventive
maintenance records with the CMMS System.• Keeps work area and
tools 6S'd (well maintained, clean, organized, etc.), and performs
housekeeping duties as required.• Performs related work and other
job assignments as required. Qualifications Qualifications &
Experience:• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
required.• 5 years combined Industrial Refrigeration and/or
Industrial Maintenance experience with a minimum of 2 years of
employment experience in industrial refrigeration• Completion of
RETA Operator 1 course preferred. In lieu of RETA course -
successful completion of industry recognized Industrial Ammonia
Refrigeration training (Stellar, Frick, GCAP/Lanier or employer
comparable training program), equivalent in scope will be
considered.• CARO and CIRO certification preferred. • Required to
successfully complete assigned Industrial Refrigeration and
maintenance courses.• Troubleshooting and repairs with differing
control systems ALTA/Allen Bradley etc.• Required to be trained in
HAZMAT, obtain and maintain the certification.• Knowledge of
Computerized Maintenance Management System (SAP Preferred).• Must
be computer literate.• Microsoft Office Suite knowledge.Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities:• Fully competent to a high degree in
mechanical knowledge.• Strong communication and interpersonal
skills.• Mathematical and documentation skills necessary.• Ability
to work with hands in mechanically oriented situations.• Ability to
follow verbal and written instructions.• Proficient use of testing
equipment.• Must be able to work flexible shifts, if required,
including on call.• Share knowledge, train and develop less
experienced technicians.Physical Requirements:The physical demands
described below are representative of those that must be met to
successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable
accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions of the job.• May be required to
tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures of
-20 degrees Fahrenheit and outside ambient temperatures (including
heat, cold and precipitation).• Must be able to work at heights in
excess of 35 ft. and be able to access elevated platforms and
catwalks• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs.• Frequently
required to stand; walk; push; pull; reach with hands and arms;
stoop; kneel; and crouch• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50
pounds.• Must be able to use hand and power tools.• Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance
vision, color vision and depth perception. Either naturally or with
the aid of eye glasses (use of contacts are prohibited when working
with ammonia).• Able to work nights and weekends.• Able to pass a
physical and respiratory exam.Americold is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.
Keywords: AmeriCold Logistics, Cedar Rapids , Refrigeration Technician 2, Professions , East Dubuque, Iowa
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