Ammonia/Refrigeration Technician

Job description

Essential Job Functions:

• Reports to the Plant Facilities Manager.
• Work the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime, hours are 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 a.m., schedule of 2/3, 3/2, 2/3.
• Pay rate based on experience: Ammonia Tech. I - $41.85/hr., Ammonia Tech. II - $44.07/hr., + $1.00 shift premium.
• Regular attendance to ensure production requirements are met.
• Read blueprints, drawings, and plans.
• Knowledge of Planned Maintenance
• Complete work/purchase order requests.
• Responsible moving up to 50 lbs.

Job Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and repair heating, ventilation, air, and refrigeration equipment involving ammonia or other refrigerants following safety standards.
• Perform daily checks on all refrigeration systems/equipment.
• Lead the refrigeration team to accomplish tasks or resolve issues.
• Replace and repair boilers, ammonia system, coolers, compressors, and HVAC systems.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on evaporators and condensers.
• Change and clean filters promptly.
• Monitor, clean, and repair plant systems (e.g., condensers, traps, and filtrations).
• Requisition parts and supplies.
• Inspect and clean work areas using proper tools according to procedure.
• Complete required paperwork promptly.
• Repair, support, replace and modify machinery, wiring, piping.
• Maintain and complete all required documentation following OSHA and EPA regulatory requirements (e.g., logs, records, and checklist).
• Complete other tasks as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Advanced troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of Plant safety, GMP's.
• Knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
• LOTO/PIT/confined space certified.
• Be respirator trained.
• HAZMAT trained & a member of the HAZMAT team.
• Knowledge of IIAR.RETA and PSM Guidelines

Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or GED required.

Experience preferred: Minimum 2 years of refrigeration maintenance or related experience. Commercial HVAC and Industrial experience preferred.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability insurance

• Wealth: Great pay, 401(k)/pension eligibility, financial wellness programs and stock purchase plan

• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups and team collaboration

• Balance: Paid-time off and volunteer opportunities

Our Company

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.