Refrigeration Technician, ON, Industrial Maintenance - Deerfield

ability to obtain medical clearance to wear respiratory protection (air purifying respirators) within two weeks of accepting the contingent offer (requires maintaining facial hair in a manner ensuring the respirator fits properly). ability to safely replace mechanical and electrical components including motors, motor starters, switches, solenoids, pumps, refrigeration valves, compressors, and auxiliary refrigeration equipment.

Required Qualifications

• be at least 20 years old 
• have and maintain a valid driver’s license and authorization to drive a company vehicle (on or before his or her start date in the position)
• ability to obtain Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 608 certification (within one year of his/her start date)
• ability to obtain medical clearance to wear respiratory protection (air purifying respirators) within two weeks of accepting the contingent offer (requires maintaining facial hair in a manner ensuring the respirator fits properly)
• ability to lift a minimum of 65 pounds
• experience using hand tools
• ability to supply and maintain hand tools to accomplish daily duties
• ability to demonstrate excellent work habits in line with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)
• ability to conform to all OSHA, PSM, HAZMAT, and Publix safety programs and regulations
• ability to withstand walking, lifting, bending, stooping, climbing ladders, walking on roofs, and working in confined spaces
• ability to learn and understand proper handling and recycling instructions for chlorofluorocarbon (CFC), hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC), and ammonia refrigerant
• ability to safely replace mechanical and electrical components including motors, motor starters, switches, solenoids, pumps, refrigeration valves, compressors, and auxiliary refrigeration equipment
• ability to read and interpret schematics and drawings
• ability to generate and process work on a computerized maintenance management system
• ability to demonstrate safe work habits
• ability to interpret, understand, follow, and communicate instructions
• ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• ability to respond to unplanned breakdowns with a sense of urgency
• excellent written and verbal communication skills
• basic computer skills using Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
• basic math skills
• self-motivated to work independently with little or no supervision
• willing to assist other team members in other areas
• ability to work any shift, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours

Preferred Qualifications

• experience in glycol, heat exchangers, HVAC, and water chiller systems
• experience in electrical systems including single and three phase motor systems, power distribution, and low voltage controls with the ability to troubleshoot to the component level
• experience maintaining 480V C3 phase motor control systems
• experience troubleshooting 480V C3 phase motor control systems
• experience in refrigeration including maintaining and troubleshooting systems using ammonia or Freon
• working knowledge of process instrumentation
• working knowledge of maintaining and troubleshooting PLC controllers
• Hazmat Certification
• Refrigeration Engineers Technician Association (RETA) certification 

Industrial Refrigeration