Job Details
We are hiring an Ammonia/Freon service technician for our office in Pasco, Washington. This is a full-time position with union wage/benefits package and a company provided vehicle, tools, and gas card.
Advanced Refrigeration Knowledge:
o Able to teach, explain, and break down the refrigeration process for industrial Ammonia, Freon, and CO2.
o Understand operating efficiency measures and live by them on a daily basis.
o Understands PermaColds procedure for emergency release of Refrigeration and correct response procedure. When to enter facility, whom to report to, and what your role is.
o Have a clear understanding of P&ID s.
Work within the industry standards regarding (PSM, OSHA, IIAR, RMP):
o Understand guidelines for Operational Safety (PSM, ASRAE, IIAR)
o OEM Recommended maintenance per component
o Understand the parameters around maximizing energy efficiency (ETO, RETA)
Able to teach, explain, and break down all electrical components within a refrigeration system. VFDs, Starters, variable speed motors.
o Understand programming of various operating systems. Specifically, but not limited to:
Logix, Quantum, Allen Bradley, GForce, KE2
Complete understanding of processes:
o Vibration Analysis: How to conduct reading, reading reports
o Oil Analysis: Correct way to sample, understanding reports
o Laser Alignment: Correct way to align motors and compressors
o Water Test: How and where to pull sample
o Ammonia Sensor Calibrations: How to work with controls to avoid false alarms
o Component Inspections: Understand why and how to conduct correctly
Safety
o Take an active role in safety for entire company. Be part of safety committee or interested in activities that support safety committee.
Certifications:
o Class 5: Carbon, Stainless, Aluminum, Structural, dis-similar metals
o Brazing: Copper, dis-similar metals
o LEB/LEA
o Current on Ammonia Awareness Training
o CPR/ First Aid Card
o OSHA30
Mentor
o Lead by example
o Listen to team members and be their voice of reason
o Provide guidance and support through logic and vision
o Push company policies for work performance and safety
o Guide team to think outside of the box, while remaining in their assigned lane
Accountability
o Be proactive and committed to providing the best service possible.
o As a mentor and leader, you are looked upon to lead by example of remaining positive, proactive, and encouraging.
Train Up
o Understand the individual needs of each Apprentice and new hire and work towards providing that training
o Communicate with Apprentices to guide them on their role within PermaCold.
Available
o You are expected to be available and included in the on-call rotation to assist with emergencies and after hour customer needs at all times
Customer Relations/Sales/Communication
o Able to accurately estimate follow up work on smaller projects (<30K)
o Clearly communicate with Dispatch on needs and work load
o Able to communicate clearly with customer on their system needs and future maintenance planning
o Be able to communicate with the customer to sell PermaCold on its values and knowledge. Give each a customer a reason to choose us
Take a proactive, personal role in your continued education.
o Invest in yourself.
o Attending continual training courses