Ammonia Refrigeration Technician

C&S Wholesale Grocers

Aberdeen, MD

Pay: $31-$39/hr

Shift: Full time

Position Overview Job Description Schedule: Monday-Friday 6am-2:30pm, and On-Call Compensation: $31-$39 per hour Check out a day in the life here: https://youtu.be/Rd-MsaDnXJE We Offer Benefits available from day 1 (medical, dental, vision) Company Matched 401-k Paid training Weekly Pay PTO and Holiday Pay offered Career Progression Opportunities Tuition Reimbursement Employee Health Wellness program Employee Discounts / Purchasing programs Employee Assistance Program C S Offers $100 towards the purchase of safety shoes You will contribute by: 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. 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. Responsible for housekeeping and clean up of refrigeration machine rooms, refrigeration maintenance areas, and all project areas on a daily basis. Required to interpret and understand plans and specifications, schematics, operating and maintenance manuals, etc. for svstems being overseen. 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. This position will also 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. Travel Required: No Environment Freezer Warehouse: about -20° - 0° Skills Specialized Knowledge Needed For Performance of Job: Ammonia Refrigeration CFC Certification Glycol Systems, computer systems operating platform, HAZMAT, advanced skills in electrical systems Physical abilities: 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. OSHA, Good Manufacturing Processes, PSM, RMP Problem Solving Ammonia Incident: a) Assessment of 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 Decision Making: Decisions are made in alignment with established corporate protocol and standard operating procedures as required to maintain operations, issue resolution and improved cost saving and efficiencies in support of operations. If decisions are within operating/capital budgets, local and state guidelines, standard industry practices, and guidelines mentioned above employee is accountable to make the necessary changes. 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. Candidate must be willing to be on call for after-hours refrigeration issues. Review semi-annual service reports and make recommendations for corrective action of all action items. Assist Corporate Refrigeration Team in annual capital budget planning. Years Of Experience 4-7 years in an industrial maintenance setting Every person matters. We keep our values alive through a culture that embraces differences and ensures that every person matters. The Fine Print This Job advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This job advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. This position may be with any affiliate of C S Wholesale Grocers. Qualifications Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO) - Refrigerating Engineers Technicians Association,