Refrigeration Technician II

Overview

Pay: up to $32-$36.15 per hour, based on experience. Excellent full-time career with a stable and growing company. Move your career FORWARD with Sysco Foods!

Job Summary:

This is an Operations position responsible for assisting in overseeing the safe operation, daily monitoring, and maintenance of large scale industrial computer-based ammonia systems and office HVAC systems. Provide assistance to Refrigeration Tech II & III and Facility Manager to ensure assets (Refrigeration/HVAC/Electrical systems) are managed in accordance with IIAR, ASHRAE, ASME, EPA, OSHA and applicable State and Local Codes. The ideal candidate will have HVAC/R schooling, RETA Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO) certification, universal EPA, and at least four years of experience with service/maintenance of HVAC/R.

• Perform required inspections and preventive maintenance of refrigeration storage equipment ranging from 50 HP to 3,000 HP
• Use working knowledge of screw and reciprocal compressors, electrical troubleshooting of ammonia central systems, and control/alarm systems to perform inspections and preventative maintenance
• Knowledge of controls and electric (high and low voltage)
• Knowledge of PC and PLC based master refrigeration control systems
• Maintain the freezer and cooler ammonia system through scheduled preventative maintenance activities
• Check, drain, and fill oil levels as needed
• Oil analysis
• Filter changes
• Check, adjust, or replace belts as needed
• Check for ammonia leaks on the roof and around units
• Check compressors and cycle operation of each unit
• Check condensers and cycle operations of each unit
• Log time and materials into the CMMS daily (work orders, PMs, etc.)
• Check, change or fill water treatment chemical levels
• Oversee and manage Refrigeration, Electrical, and HVAC systems including monitoring, troubleshooting, and repairs; energy management strategies
• Ensure product integrity through temperature monitoring & control
• Evaluate and report equipment condition
• Complete small electrical repairs and welding projects as needed
• Daily communication of system operation and maintenance to departmental management and maintenance teams
• Housekeeping and cleanup of refrigeration machine rooms and maintenance areas
• Interpret plans, specifications, schematics, and manuals for systems overseen
• Conduct audits ensuring required inspections and documentation are completed accurately
• Interact with safety documentation and compliance requirements
• Respond to emergencies to ensure safety
• On-call participation as designated
• Utilize CMMS daily to order parts and complete work orders
• Maintain tools and equipment in safe, working order
• Maintain inventory of related parts
• Maintain technical skills and required certifications
• Adhere to safety requirements and wear PPE
• Comply with OSHA and other regulations
• Collaborate with leadership to meet organizational goals
• Adhere to organizational policies and dress/attendance standards

• Education:
  
  High School diploma or GED; HVAC/R tech school preferred
• Experience:
  
  Four years of industrial HVAC/R experience; or equivalent combination of education and related experience
• Certifications/Licenses:
  Valid state Driver's License;
  Sysco defensive driving program;
  Powered Industrial Equipment Certification within 3 months; HAZWOPER 24 hrs;
  Respirator Fit Test/Physical;
  Universal EPA certification; RETA CIRO certification within 6 months; RETA CARO certification
• Preferred: RETA CIRO certification and experience with anhydrous ammonia (R717)

• Ability to read and interpret technical materials and regulations
• Ability to write reports and manuals
• Ability to present information to managers and others
• Mathematical competencies for unit conversion and measurement
• Problem-solving in varied, real-world scenarios
• Proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software; ability to learn Sysco software

• Regularly able to talk or hear; stand, walk, sit; use hands and fingers; reach; climb or balance
• Occasionally able to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally lift up to 100 pounds
• Vision requirements and respirator fitness test requirements

• Exposure to extreme cold, heat, wet or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; confined spaces
• Non-traditional hours including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays and on-call
• Possible travel to other locations or corporate office as needed
• Exposure to fumes or airborne particles; noise levels are usually moderate