Refrigeration Technician

Pilgrim's • Full-time • Broadway, Virginia, United States • $24 - $32 / hour • 1m ago

Schedule: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 6:00 am-6:30 pm

Wednesday 6:00 am-12:00 pm

Position Summary: Applies principles in solving simple to complex problemaffecting certain properties of a system, such as the application of the gas law to refrigeration.
Applies one or more principles of mechanics, electricity, thermodynamics or fluid dynamics, interacting in complex systems.
Forms and test numerous hypotheses to ensure that the problem is diagnosed correctly (troubleshoot) in complex systems in which a variety of mechanical, electrical, thermal, or flow faults are potential sources of difficult problems.
Correctly identifies and applies involved principles of pressure/temperature relationships, refrigeration system piping and relays, contractors and starters in problem solving.
Capable of training others.
Have to pass a HazMat physical and take HazMat training.Capable of pumping down parts or whole refrigeration system.

Responsibilities: Starts system and observes operation. Makes periodic inspection of equipment and system to observe operating condition. Observes temperature, pressure and ampere readings for system and equipment. Observes system operation using gauges and instruments. Drains oil from refrigeration unit. Reads gauges and instruments in order to adjust mechanisms such as valves controls. Records pressure and temperature readings from gauges during operation. Adjusts controls to obtain specified operation of equipment. Tests lines components and connections for leaks. Preventive maintenance compressors, condensers, evaporators and icemakers. Replaces or adjusts defective or worn parts to repair system (water pumps & heavy duty compressor). Replaces defective or worn parts (seals in screw compressor). Keeps records of repairs and replacements made and causes of malfunctions. Checks fans, motors, belts and bearings.
Paperwork- PSM, line break, hot work confined space, etc…

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Monitor and maintain refrigeration equipment
Prepare work orders for any defects found
Maintain Process Safety Management records
Keep records according to standard operating procedures
Other duties as assigned

BASIC SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of one year of ammonia refrigeration or maintenance experience required
Experience with A/C and D/C control devices
Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics
Able to work while walking/standing for long periods of time
Good interpersonal skills
Able to work weekends and overtime as needed

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required

Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

Schedule: Monday-Friday with some weekend work required;
Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave
401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
Base hourly salary rate of $24.60-$32.60/hour
Perfect attendance incentive of $2.00 extra per hour for perfect attendance;
Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs;
Better Futures

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.

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