Refrigeration Technician - 1st Shift Liberty

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Onsite locations:
Harrisonburg, VAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
JR1277
** Who We Are and What We Do
** Farmer Focus’s mission is to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them to farm the way they know is best. We are committed to consistently producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals.  Our culture is rooted in servant leadership, and we live by our Farmer Focus CARES values:
Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship.
** Who We Are and What We Do
** Farmer Focus’s mission is to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them to farm the way they know is best. We are committed to consistently producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals.  Our culture is rooted in servant leadership, and we live by our Farmer Focus CARES values:
Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship.
** Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
*** Strong understanding of the refrigeration cycle, refrigeration, controls, and electrical systems.
* Knowledge of ammonia refrigeration equipment, such as compressors, ammonia pumps, evaporative condensers etc.
* Maintains all operational logs as required.
* Must be qualified to receive or transfer ammonia in all plant systems.
* Must be qualified to do routine maintenance on ammonia compressors, air compressors, ammonia liquid pumps, ammonia system controls, air system controls, air system drying equipment and refrigeration system condensers.
* Maintains an awareness of equipment operation, especially excessive heat, vibration, and noise, reporting malfunctions, hazards, or wear to the Refrigeration Manager
* Ability to repair or replace defective parts as needed.
* Successfully performs all routine tasks and applies skills and experience to solve non-routine mechanical and process issues.
* Demonstrate understanding and adhere to all work safety policies, procedures, and PSM/RMP requirements.
* Perform PMs and repairs on compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, vessels, valves, and other machinery included in the ammonia refrigeration equipment.
* Accurately completes requisition forms as needed to order parts and supplies to keep systems in good general repair.
* Responsible for checking voltage, fuses and resistance with the use of a Volt-Ohm-Meter (VOM).
* Competently uses and understands technical documents, including but not limited to:
Maintenance Manuals, Schematics, Procedures, Repair Documents, etc.
* Maintains a neat and orderly workstation / Shop Area as needed.
* Other duties, as needed.
** Required Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

*** High school diploma or equivalent.
* 5+ years industrial refrigeration experience required.
* Ability to lead and train other refrigeration  good engineering practices and recognized industry standards.
* Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing as well as read and interpret blue-prints and schematics.
* Ability to up-date and maintain control system P&’s, SOP’s, and PM work orders.
* Proven knowledge of Refrigeration, High Pressure Steam Boilers, HVAC, controls, and fundamentals of PSM/RMP is required.
* Ability to successfully complete Ammonia Technician Operator Level 1 and 2 will be required. RETA CIRO and RETA CARO certifications are both highly desirable.
* Working knowledge of ammonia refrigeration system is a must.
* A basic understanding of Lean Principles is preferred but not required.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where priorities change quickly.
* Willing to work as part of a team.
* Regular and reliable attendance required.
* Ability to work a flexible schedule.
* Takes the initiative and pro-actively seeks to resolve issues independently when discovered.
* Willing to work occasional overtime, including weekends, as required.
* Must…