Refrigeration Technician

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Fair Oaks Farms

Job Description

Job Title: Refrigeration Technician

Department: Maintenance

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Prepared Date: 02/15/2011

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PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: To maintain, operate, inspect, and repair various types of ammonia refrigeration equipment. Perform preventative and predictive maintenance as directed by the plant engineer, verify that all equipment is operating within the manufacturers specifications and tolerances through periodic testing and inspections.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSABILITIES: Will include the following, however, other duties may be assigned and abilities may be utilized to perform work in other areas of the maintenance department based upon the needs of the company.

Perform PM maintenance and repairs as directed by the Maintenance Manager on compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, vessels, valves, purgers, and other machinery included in the ammonia refrigeration equipment.

Replacement of defective mechanical and manual valves

Control the equipment set points to accommodate the needs of our customers and maintain the integrity of their product.

Maintain control of the water treatment system and associated chemicals

Replace defective fan motors

Remove ice build up from evaporator drain pans, investigate the cause and correct the problem

Work in motor room, freezer, and blast cell areas

Drain oil from ammonia system

Fill out daily reports as directed by Plant Engineer

Remove and reinstall ammonia compressors

Perform motor alignments by use of dial caliper indicators

Compressor and pump shaft seal replacements

Perform oil and ammonia sampling for analysis on a regular schedule

Work directly with all refrigeration contractors, electricians, and pipe fitters when they are working on the ammonia refrigeration system to ensure that they are following all of the company safety policies and meeting work standards.

Inspect ammonia detection system

Ensure that all ammonia system safeguards are functioning properly at all times

Check integrity and tolerances by the use of a micrometer

Must be able to read and interpret P& ID drawings

SUPERVISORY RESPONSABILITIES: None

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS: Employee must successfully complete Refrigeration Operator I training course, have a minimum of 3 years of ammonia refrigeration experience, be able to obtain a CARO certification through RETA within a 6 month period ( or approved equivalent ). PSM/RMP training would be beneficial but not a necessity.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, procedure manuals, operating, and maintenance instructions. Must be able to write routine reports and correspondence, also must possess the ability to speak effectively to immediate supervision and in group settings.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Must have the ability to calculate figures and amounts, such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Needs the ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING: Must have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Must also be able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Also required is the ability to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, taste, smell, and talk or hear. The employee will be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. This position requires the employee to frequently move or lift up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required to perform all aspect of this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must occasionally wear a breathing apparatus required for certain maintenance tasks and safety requirements.

Must pass a pulmonary exam and annual exams going forward.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly exposed to extreme cold. There is also frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, high and precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. There will be occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, and the noise level is usually moderate.

IMPORTANT DISCLAMER NOTICE: The list of duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and are not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or the work environment change