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1st Shift - Refrigeration Technician

JobSquad Staffing Solutions
Sunland Park, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/30/2025

Job Description

Job Description

The JobSquad Solutions Team is currently looking for a 1st Shift - Refrigeration Technician to work at a company located in the Sunland Park, NM area!

Job Title

1st Shift - Refrigeration Technician

Position Location

Sunland Park, NM

Pay / hours for position

  • Hours / M to F

First Shift : Morning shift 6 : 00am – 3 : 00pm. Long shifts and sometimes weekends.

Salary $30 to $38 depending on experience

Requirements of position

Must have ammonia system experience

  • Minimum of five years operating a large ammonia refrigeration system
  • Two years as head technician of large ammonia refrigeration system is preferred.
  • Knowledge of electrical distribution, motor controls, high and low voltage wiring and programmable logic controller
  • Experience in a USDA meat processing facility.
  • Knowledge of OSHA and E.P.A. regulations and requirements
  • Responsibilities of position

    1st Shift - Refrigeration Technician

    Location : Sunland Park, NM

    Salary $30 to $38 depending on experience

    First Shift : Morning shift 6 : 00am – 3 : 00pm. Long shifts and sometimes weekends.

    Job Responsibilities :

  • Must have full understanding of the ammonia system is necessary in order to perform the main task of this position to operate and maintain a large ammonia refrigeration system.
  • Perform work on refrigeration equipment, involving working on control valves, solenoid valves, hand valves, Hansen ammonia purger, Cornell liquid pumps, float switches, evaporative condensers, evaporators, Hansen level controllers and screw compressors.
  • Make periodic inspection of equipment and system including engine room, refrigerated spaces, the roof condensers and valve stations to observe operating condition and need for repair and adjustment.
  • Continually monitor the system to ensure proper functioning by checking pressures, levels in the vessels and temperature of different zones within the building.
  • Observe temperature, pressure and ampere readings for system and equipment and adjust controls or override automatic controls to obtain specified operation of equipment.
  • Record temperature, pressures, liquid levels in vessels and other readings for log sheet at specified intervals.
  • Read and interpret electrical drawings, sketches and diagrams.
  • Drain oil from system and change oil in screw compressors.
  • Repair and replace control valves.
  • Responsible for the preventative maintenance program which includes printing out work orders, distributing work orders and entering changes and parts per task into the computer.
  • Involvement with reviewing and / or writing SOP's and lock-out-tag-out procedures.
  • Perform all PSM work on a daily basis and attend monthly meetings that cover safety.
  • Responsible for the Hot Work Permit, the contractors program, the confined space program, the
  • PHA action item management report and other OSHA and EPA matters.
  • Open valves on equipment such as compressors, pumps, and condensers to prepare system for operation and start equipment and auxiliary machinery.
  • Adjust controls to isolate and clear broken lines for repair or shut down equipment.
  • Start system, observe operation, read gauges and instruments and adjust mechanisms such as valves, controls, and pumps to control level of fluid, pressure, and temperature in system.
  • Dismantle malfunctioning systems and test components.
  • Replace or adjust defective or worn parts to repair system.
  • Install wiring to connect components to electrical power source.
  • Be on call 24 / 7 for issues pertaining to the refrigeration system.
  • Responsible for the compressed air system and hot water system and related.
  • Responsible for the domestic hot water systems and related.
  • Maintain facility's safety systems such as fire suppression / sprinkler system, Ansul system, fire extinguishers, fire alarm pull stations and alarm system.
  • Responsible for air handling systems and related (i.e. walk on ceiling exhausts).
  • Maintain working condition of exterior lighting.
  • Responsible for major plumbing systems (exterior triple pass grease basin, fire hydrants, exterior sewers).
  • Coordinate grounds maintenance and safety as required, snow, ice, etc.
  • Repair and maintain facility's HVAC systems.
  • Occasional need to work with freon system operating the Oak Lawn facility.
  • Troubleshoot the refrigeration system and / or the refrigeration electrical controls.
  • Experience / Education

  • Working knowledge of how an ammonia system operates and of general refrigeration machine
  • installation and repair

  • Minimum of five years operating a large ammonia refrigeration system
  • Two years as head technician of large ammonia refrigeration system is preferred.
  • Knowledge of electrical distribution, motor controls, high and low voltage wiring and programmable logic controller.
  • RETA class A operator's license. (If person has not taken the test, will be sent to do so after an agreed upon amount of employment.)
  • 24-hour emergency responder training and 8 hour yearly refresher training for emergency responder (HAZMAT)
  • Medical certificate and training to wear S.C.B.A. and / or full face gas mask (Base line hearing test and physical will be required in order to wear S.C.B.A.)
  • Working knowledge of operating a computer and computer software
  • Working knowledge of PSM program (Process Safety Management) and preventative maintenance program
  • Related experience in general maintenance, plumbing and grounds maintenance.
  • Knowledge of OSHA and E.P.A. regulations and requirements
  • Experience in a USDA meat processing facility.
  • The JobSquad Solutions Team is made up of experts around the country. Serving our local workforce communities is our passion.

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