Refrigeration Technician

We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Refrigeration Technician to join a leading Company located in the Chatsworth, CA surrounding area.

Salary: $83,200 - 93,600

We are seeking an experienced Refrigeration Technician to join our maintenance team while assisting our contractors to bring the facility back to operation. The incumbent will be responsible for preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance of plant assets in an efficient manner to improve reliability. This position is responsible for operating and maintaining the plant's ammonia refrigeration system, along with other related and unrelated equipment such as boilers, air compressors, water, and air conditioning systems.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and support the ammonia system
• Adjust the ammonia system to procure the desired temperatures in different production rooms
• Support and maintain spiral and storage freezers
• Monitor and support glycol cooling systems
• Pump out the liquid ammonia to evacuate the system or perform maintenance activities
• Monitor, repair, and support the chilled water system
• Ammonia system charge knowledge
• Monitor and perform repairs on the High-Pressure Hot Water system
• Support and maintain steam boilers and generators
• Operation of a high-pressure steam boiler
• Obtain equipment quotes for replacement parts or new systems
• Support and maintain the Soak Tank system
• Support and maintain air handling units
• Monitor and support the compressed air system
• Assist contractors with facility improvements
• Install, repair, and modify piping
• Develop related SOPs and keep records of monitoring, repairs, and replacements
• Support HVAC utility equipment
• Communicate with 3rd party vendors on repairs and service if needed
• Evaluate system improvement projects for continuous efficiency
• Abide by all safety rules and policies at work, including Lock Out - Tag Out (LOTO), personal protective equipment, etc
• Support other functions of the maintenance team if needed
• Perform other duties assigned

Basic Hiring Criteria:

• Associate's degree in engineering or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of operating experience with ammonia systems, boilers, and HVAC utility equipment
• Fully understand the thermodynamics concept of the refrigeration cycle in its entirety
• Required certification through RETA as an Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO); If the person does not meet this requirement, he/she may still be considered for the position if he/she is otherwise certified through RETA as a CARO, Level A or Level B Operator under the following condition: it is expected that the technician being hired take and pass the RETA CIRO exam within 6-months from the date of hire, and in 1 year be CRES certified
• 2 years of experience with boilers (certified) and air compressors is a plus
• Proficient in piping and instrumentation diagram (P&ID) interpretation
• Working knowledge of electrical schematics, high-pressure water systems, air compressors & dryers, ammonia compressors & boosters, etc
• Ability to work a flexible schedule depending on operational needs
• Must be a team player with excellent people and organization skills
• Computer literacy, including MS suite, Google Apps, and other professional software
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance