Refrigeration & Ammonia Technician III

Description

Founded in 1992, The Coastal Companies has emerged as the leading supplier of produce and dairy in the Mid-Atlantic and a leading regional processor of fruits and vegetables. With the addition of Hearn Kirkwood, The Coastal Companies has further expanded its capabilities in prepared foods, ready to eat products, and grab-and-go. The company and its subsidiaries – Coastal Sunbelt Produce, East Coast Fresh, Hearn Kirkwood, and Lancaster Foods - operate facilities in Baltimore/Washington and greater Richmond. Through a fleet of over 300 trucks, The Coastal Companies delivers daily to foodservice customers and major retailers along the East Coast. With a commitment to food safety, quality, service, sustainability, and staff development, The Coastal Companies has established itself as an industry leader.

The Refrigeration and Ammonia Technician III is responsible for the daily monitoring and maintenance of all ammonia based refrigeration systems across multiple facilities.  This includes preventative maintenance, repair, and reconstruction of all refrigeration equipment.\\

This position is responsible for:

• Operating the computer based refrigeration system and monitoring all devices related to the ammonia system
• Dismantling malfunctioning systems and test components. Adjusting or replacing worn or defective mechanisms and parts, and re-assembling repaired systems
• Testing lines, components and connections for leaks
• Interpreting and understanding blue prints and schematics
• Using hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges and precision instruments, pneumatic wrenches, lathes, welding equipment, jacks and hoists (Must have own hand tools)
• Completing or initiating work record sheets in CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) – Maintenance Connect.  Maintaining logs and other required records and reports
• Following established safety practices and requirements
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Knowledge of ammonia based refrigeration systems.
• Experience operating Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) required
• Ability to solve problems using critical and analytical thinking skills 
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, parts diagrams and electrical schematic drawings
• Must have formal training through prior work experience and/or from a trade school or technical college
• Must be "hands-on" and assist in completing tasks related to position
• Background in working with outside vendors and contractors preferred
• Able to work in a fast paced, cold, wet, refrigerated environment
• Preferred certification- CIRO (Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator)
• Required certification- CARO (Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator)

OUR PLACE

To deliver our signature fresh and delicious food, we needed a site as incredible as our products. Our 330,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility is strategically located between Baltimore and Washington, DC to serve our multi-regional customer footprint. The East Coast Fresh magic happens on our high-tech production floor, complete with cutting-edge processing and manufacturing equipment. Our space is complete with produce-ripening rooms to ensure peak flavor, and import and repacking areas for fresh herbs and other commodities. Our distribution center, with over 60 dock doors and temperature-controlled zones, helps us uphold our commitment to the highest food safety standards.