Ammonia Refrigeration Technician I

HEB

San Antonio, TX

Estimated pay: Est. $36–$45/hr (market estimate, not employer-stated)

[Source: H-E-B Careers]

Responsibilities Job Summary: As a Stationary Systems Operator, you'll operate and maintain multiple steam and refrigeration systems that serve H-E-B warehousing and manufacturing facilities. Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions: Maintenance / Troubleshooting / Repair & Replacement: Refrigeration Operations: Performs basic refrigeration operations (putting equipment online, taking it offline, water testing, oil draining, charging compressors with oil, etc.)Performs refrigeration engine room operational checksPerforms component and individual equipment pump-downsPerforms basic industrial refrigeration system troubleshooting Refrigeration Mechanical: Performs PM tasks on refrigeration equipmentAssists higher-level operators to install / troubleshoot / maintain / repair industrial refrigeration mechanical equipment Refrigeration Electrical: Reads / applies understanding of basic electrical diagramsUses basic electrical test equipment (amp meter, voltage / ohm multimeter) to perform electrical measurements to determine proper equipment operation and basic troubleshooting on AC / DC circuits ranging from 12 volts to 480 voltsAssists higher-level operators to troubleshoot / repair / maintain more complex electrical equipment and systems Refrigeration Maintenance: Preserves piping / equipment by preparing surfaces and applying a variety of paint coatingsPerforms maintenance and inspections on screw compressors, purgers, centrifugal pumps, condensers, evaporators, valvesAssists higher-level operators to troubleshoot / maintain / repair more complex refrigeration equipment Boiler Operations: Performs boiler room operational checksPerform blowdown on steaming boilersStarts up / shuts down boilers, feed pumps, condensate return pumps, and other auxiliary equipmentPerform boiler water and feed water testing and treatmentPerforms basic steam system troubleshooting Boiler Maintenance & Repair: Assist higher-level operators to prepare boilers for state, local, and insurance inspectionsAssists higher-level operators to troubleshoot / maintain / repair more complex steam equipment Compliance / Safety: Operates as a first responder during HAZMAT situationsFollows standard operating procedures (SOP) related to completion of stationary engineering logs, completion of work order and parts requisitions, lockout- tagoutObtains / maintains / displays appropriate grade stationary engineer license as soon as experience requirements are met The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations. Qualifications & Key Requirements: Work Experience: 0-2 years experience (Minimum of 2 years' experience in Industrial Maintenance) - Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Strong organization and time-management skills - RequiredWritten / verbal communication skills - RequiredAbility to manage multiple priorities and shift focus between tasks; attention to detail - RequiredAbility to speak and read English - RequiredInitiative - RequiredPass an annual HAZMAT physical - Required Education: HS Diploma or GED or equivalent - Required Licenses/Certifications: Pass RETA CARO certification within a year - Required40-hour HAZMAT certification (or ability to acquire / maintain) - RequiredBoiler operator's license (or ability to acquire / maintain) - RequiredObtain / maintain appropriate stationary engineer license, as required by local, state, or federal codes - Required Physical Demands & Working Conditions: Work while standing, sitting, stooping, walking, bending, with hands over head, and in prone positionClimb; work from a 25-foot ladder and other elevated work platforms (manlift, scissor lift, catwalk, silo)Occasionally lift and carry 90 lbsWork in extreme temperatures ranging from -20 to 130 degrees The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Last revised: 9/1/2018 MAIN26