Refrigeration Technician 2
Company: Americold
Location: East Dubuque
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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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, Cedar Rapids , Refrigeration Technician 2, Professions , East Dubuque, Iowa
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