Refrigeration Technician

Overview

Join the Cold Chain That Feeds the World. For over 120 years, Americold has connected producers, processors, distributors, and retailers to ensure food stays safe, fresh, and accessible. With 240+ facilities across four continents and 14,000+ team members, we are a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics. Our mission is to help our customers feed the world – and we’re looking for people who share that purpose.

We value customer service, innovation, and inclusion, and we invest in our people’s growth and well-being. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a company that puts people first, Americold is the place for you.

• Under general supervision, perform refrigeration operations and preventative maintenance and repair throughout the warehouse. Provide maintenance support as necessary to ensure operational objectives are met. Perform basic troubleshooting and repair of industrial mechanical and electrical systems as needed.
• Operate and perform repair(s) and adjustment(s) of refrigeration system. Monitor system performance and determine when the system is not operating correctly.
• Perform routine maintenance on various types of warehouse equipment in accordance with OSHA Standards.
• Troubleshoot equipment and recommend corrective action.
• Test, maintain, and evaluate equipment performance using instruments such as multi-meters.
• Maintain tools and machinery in good condition and use tools and equipment carefully as instructed.
• Conduct tests of safety equipment to ensure OSHA and operational standards.
• Maintain accurate preventive maintenance records.
• Keep work area 6S’d (clean, organized, etc.), and perform housekeeping duties as required.
• Able to work flexible shifts if required, including on call.
• Perform other maintenance related work and job assignments as required.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 2 years combined Refrigeration and/or Maintenance experience
• OR Specific HVAC/R certification and/or technical Degree
• Required to successfully complete assigned Industrial Refrigeration and/or mechanical-electrical courses.
• Required to train in HAZMAT, obtain and maintain the certification.
• Basic computer skills required (email, internet searches, basic data entry, etc.).

• Experience working in a Cold Storage environment
• Experience using testing equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose down to the component level on refrigeration equipment.
• Experience using Oracle Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Technical certification or degree

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 catwalk.
• 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 eyeglasses (contacts 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. EO/AA M/F/D/V DFW.

At Americold, we believe in taking care of our people. We offer benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and future. Our associates know what’s in it for them – opportunity, purpose and a values-driven culture. When you join Americold, you become part of a mission to help our customers feed the world.

U.S. Only:
Americold offers a range of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, STD/LTD coverage, 401(k) with Company match, FSA, life insurance, EAP, and paid time off, some of which may vary depending on the particular position and whether it is covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA).