Refrigeration Technician

About the position

The Refrigeration Technician position involves maintaining and repairing various refrigeration systems, including freeze drying equipment, walk-in coolers/freezers, and chiller compressor racks. The role requires a skilled technician to ensure maximum reliability of refrigeration systems, perform emergency services, and execute preventive maintenance while adhering to Good Documentation Practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure maximum reliability of refrigeration systems with minimal downtime to manufacturing production.
• Take ownership of all refrigeration work, prioritizing and planning tasks.
• Perform emergency service for refrigeration equipment as needed.
• Operate, maintain, inspect, test, and troubleshoot refrigeration equipment and systems.
• Independently replace or repair refrigeration components, including wiring, pipe fitting, evacuation, charging, leak detection, and start-up.
• Execute preventive maintenance work orders for refrigeration equipment.
• Maintain accurate documentation adhering to Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

Requirements

• HVAC&R Pipefitter Journeyman or equivalent with vocational trade school or apprenticeship experience.
• Universal EPA license for handling refrigerants.
• Continuing education in RETA and other industry-specific courses is encouraged.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with freeze dryers, walk-in coolers/freezers, and industrial chillers.
• Ability to interpret electrical wiring diagrams and system schematic diagrams.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical and In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) industry practices.
• Familiarity with vacuum pumps, air compressors, medical gas systems, and ancillary trades.
• Proficiency in facility management and alarm systems.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance