Ammonia Refrigeration Technician

gpac is working with a client company located in Knoxville who is seeking an Ammonia Refrigeration Technician for their food production facility 

This position is responsible for performing specific preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, mechanical and electrical repair, operation, and other various tasks related to the ammonia refrigeration system to meet production, shipping, storage, and refrigeration needs at a Food Processing facility.  An Ammonia Refrigeration Technician must possess thorough knowledge and understanding of industrial ammonia refrigeration systems, both operationally and mechanically.

Responsibilities and Duties of an Ammonia Refrigeration Technician:

• Troubleshoot and repair ammonia refrigeration systems, including valve groups, pumps, motors, fans, compressors, solenoids, electrical disconnects, fuses, auto-purges, etc.
• Calibration of equipment and instrumentation as assigned.
• Perform pump rebuilds, sensor calibration, and PM tasks on Frick screw compressors.
• Perform ammonia pump-outs in a safe manner.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting on Frick Microprocessor equipment.
• Respond to and remediate releases of Anhydrous Ammonia.
• Maintain good written records on daily log sheets.
• Maintain water quality systems on cooling towers.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Train/teach other ammonia refrigeration personnel as needed.
• Use of forklift, scissor lift, and JLG lift required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent AND 4-6 years of maintenance experience with 3 years of experience in Industrial Refrigeration.
• Has completed RETA Operator 1 course.
• Has completed or able to complete RETA Operator 2 course (Possession of CIRO Certification will substitute).
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills required.
• Manufacturing experience in a Food Manufacturing Facility desired.
• Experience with fire-tube boilers and industrial air compressors desired

This company offers competitive pay, vacation/PTO, health benefits(all available on start date), short/long term disability, incentive bonuses(including attendance bonus) and great potential for personal/professional growth 

Please send your confidential resume to Brittany at brittanty.hamilton@gogpac.com for immediate consideration

Keywords: ammonia refrigeration, ammonia refrigeration technician

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.