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Publix Pharmacy · 1 month ago

Refrigeration Technician, Overnight, Industrial Maintenance - Orlando

Orlando Florida

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$24.15/hr - $40.30/hr

Publix Pharmacy is seeking a Refrigeration Technician to join their Industrial Refrigeration team. The role involves servicing ammonia refrigeration systems in refrigerated warehouses and manufacturing facilities to ensure a climate-controlled environment and maintain food quality.

Retail

No H1B

Responsibilities

Maintaining and operating Industrial Refrigeration systems

Conducting daily rounds to observe and record temperatures and humidity levels, and making minor adjustments

Working from requests to repair and perform predictive and preventative maintenance procedures on ammonia and Freon refrigeration systems including, but not limited to compressors, pumps, fans, heat exchangers, glycol systems, various industrial utility systems, motors, and power distribution systems

Handling or training of entry level refrigeration technicians including, but not limited to day to day operations, inspections and inspection techniques, basic repairs and repair techniques, and conformance to all state, local, and Publix regulations and policies

Participating in improvement activities that include improving the process, improving the work, and making recommendations for enhancing the systems by prioritizing work and minimizing down time to production and refrigeration systems

Performing general housekeeping duties such as cleaning and washing equipment, emptying trash, sweeping, mopping, and waxing machine room floors

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Ammonia refrigeration systemsPreventive maintenanceElectrical systems troubleshootingEPA Section 608 certificationGlycol systemsHVAC systemsPLC controllersHazmat CertificationBasic computer skillsCommunication skillsSelf-motivated

Required

at least 18 years old

ability to obtain Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 608 certification (within one year of his/her start date)

ability to obtain medical clearance to wear respiratory protection (air purifying respirators) within two weeks of accepting the contingent offer (requires maintaining facial hair in a manner ensuring the respirator fits properly)

ability to lift a minimum of 65 pounds

experience using hand tools

ability to supply and maintain hand tools to accomplish daily duties

ability to demonstrate excellent work habits in line with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's)

ability to conform to all OSHA, PSM, HAZMAT, and Publix safety programs and regulations

ability to withstand walking, lifting, bending, stooping, climbing ladders, walking on roofs, and working in confined spaces

ability to learn and understand proper handling and recycling instructions for chlorofluorocarbon (CFC), hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC), and ammonia refrigerant

ability to safely replace mechanical and electrical components including motors, motor starters, switches, solenoids, pumps, refrigeration valves, compressors, and auxiliary refrigeration equipment

ability to read and interpret schematics and drawings

ability to generate and process work on a computerized maintenance management system

ability to demonstrate safe work habits

ability to interpret, understand, follow, and communicate instructions

ability to work in a fast-paced environment

ability to respond to unplanned breakdowns with a sense of urgency

excellent written and verbal communication skills

basic computer skills using Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

basic math skills

self-motivated to work independently with little or no supervision

willing to assist other team members in other areas

ability to work any shift, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours

Preferred

experience in glycol, heat exchangers, HVAC, and water chiller systems

experience in electrical systems including single and three phase motor systems, power distribution, and low voltage controls with the ability to troubleshoot to the component level

experience maintaining 480V C3 phase motor control systems

experience troubleshooting 480V C3 phase motor control systems

experience in refrigeration including maintaining and troubleshooting systems using ammonia or Freon

working knowledge of process instrumentation

working knowledge of maintaining and troubleshooting PLC controllers

Hazmat Certification

Refrigeration Engineers Technician Association (RETA) certification