Ammonia Refrigeration Technician

Refrigeration engineer is responsible for the upkeep and repair of the facility's ammonia refrigeration systems including: tunnel freezer and blast cell freezers, and flake ice making capabilities. Reports to Chief Engineer.

This is a seasonal position working approximately May - August. Due to the seasonal nature of our industry, the Refrigeration Engineer works approximately 12 hours per day, seven days per week during peak production seasons approximately.

Responsibilities:

• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Maintenance and repair of the plant's refrigeration systems.
• Works with other departments to provide a continuous flow of product through the plant.
• Ensure all tasks including all associated paperwork are completed in compliance with Plant's safety program.
• Follow all requirements of the facility’s Process Safety Management program for refrigeration compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualified applicants must be:

• 18 years old.
• Previous experience with industrial ammonia refrigeration systems
• Ability to work long shifts during peak production.
• Must be self-motivated and has the ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Must have own basic hand tools.
• Consistent and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Physical Demands

This role requires the capability to work consecutive, long, and variable work shifts for extended periods of time. Shifts typically range from 12 to 16 hours per day with periodic breaks depending on work demands. The work is strenuous and sometimes hazardous due to exposure to operating machinery, mechanical parts, fumes, chemicals, pressurized fluids, and vibration, with the facility operating under all types of weather conditions, including extreme cold. This includes standing, walking, and maintaining balance on wet or slippery surfaces.

Both hands must be capable of grabbing, holding, or gripping ropes, rails, equipment, and plant structures for frequent periods of time. Forceful grasping along with repetitive finger and hand use is occasional. Applicants must be able to climb up and down ladders safely, work in small and confined spaces, and pass all safety test requirements.

Wages and Benefits

PAY based on qualifications

Payroll is processed Bi-Weekly

In Alaska, employees are paid overtime after eight regular hours in a day, and after 40 regular hours in a week.

NPSI provides transportation from the nearest major airport to the work location and back if you complete the season.

We provide room and board free of charge, with no onsite expenses this is often a great way to make money in a relatively short period of time. There are additional opportunities for pay such as referral bonuses.

We offer opportunities to grow: Both professionally and personally! We offer the possibility to move up within our company.

NPSI offers a generous employer matching 401(k) retirement plan and you are eligible to participate on day one! We also offer affordable, traditional health insurance benefits that include medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.

Payroll Information

Payroll is processed Bi-Weekly.

Our workday is defined as the calendar day, and our work week runs from Monday through Sunday. Employees are paid on the Friday following the end of the biweekly pay period. We encourage employees to sign up for direct deposit but you may elect to receive paper checks instead.

Equal Employment Opportunity

NPSI’s policy to comply with federal, state, and local law prohibiting unlawful discrimination. NPSI does not and will not permit discrimination (including harassment) in recruitment, hiring, or other employment actions and decisions based on an employee or applicant being a member of a protected class, which includes, but is not limited to, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history), or other statuses protected by state and local law. It is NPSI’s policy to provide legal and fair treatment to all employees regarding recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, wages, hours, benefits, working conditions, training, and availability of advancement opportunities.

At-Will Employment

NPSI is an “at-will” employer, meaning that the employee or NPSI may terminate employment at any time, with or without notice, and with or without cause. No one at NPSI is authorized to guarantee employment for a certain time period or otherwise alter the at-will nature of employment with NPSI. The language that appears in this job posting is not intended to create and does not create, nor is it intended to constitute and does not constitute a contract between NPSI and any employee. No manager, employee, or representative of NPSI, except the President or CEO, has the authority to enter into any contract guaranteeing employment for any specific term, and no such contract shall be deemed binding unless it is in writing and signed by the President or CEO.

Accommodation Requests

NPSI provides reasonable accommodations to applicants during the application process to ensure equal access to all available positions. To request an accommodation, please call NPSI’s Vice President of Human Resources at (206) 726-9900.

Position is open until filled. Not all applicants will be contacted for additional screening.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $39.77 - $41.94 per hour

Expected hours: 12 – 14 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Overtime

Supplemental Pay:

• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Naknek, AK 99633: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• HVAC: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• EPA Type II (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40 - $42