Refrigeration Technician

Job Description

Refrigeration Technician

Welcome to AGS

Alaska Glacier Seafoods (AGS) is a family owned and operated fish processing company located in our beautiful state capital of Juneau, Alaska. AGS has been processing and shipping high quality, wild caught fresh and frozen seafood since 1996. AGS processes Halibut, Salmon, Rockfish, True Cod, Blackcod, Sea Cucumbers, Crab and Shrimp, which is packaged and shipped worldwide. AGS has the rare ability to employ our core and cross-trained team throughout the entire calendar year. This provides a home for our team, not just employment.

Job Description

The Refrigeration Technician will be required to live in Juneau, Alaska, as our plant operates year-round. They will coordinate, operate, repair and maintain all refrigeration-related equipment handling various types of Freon systems with reciprocating and screw compressors. They must possess strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills. They should have the ability to work independently and as a team. They must be able to work well under pressure and prioritize the workload. They must be able to verbalize equipment needs and instructions easily to all workgroups within the company.

Responsibilities

Maintain Refrigeration equipment and keep in good working order

Install, service, and repair refrigeration systems and equipment such as condensing units, compressors, and evaporators

Connect refrigeration lines and electrical power sources, handling hazardous refrigerant substances, and checking systems and equipment for leaks

Inspect, adjust and monitor refrigeration system for most efficient means of operation

Maintain daily preventive maintenance log records of the system

Apply troubleshooting methods, replace parts and run tests to ensure the systems are working properly following repairs

Upgrade systems to satisfy new regulations or meet new standards

Service plant calls promptly

Accompany representative of State and Federal Inspectors

Train back up refrigeration operator

Accurate on paperwork

You will work 40-80 hours per week.

Understands the operations of commercial and industrial refrigeration systems

Diagnosing malfunctions and defects in equipment

Reading blueprints and electrical and electronic schematics

Grasping electrical concepts

Operating tools, gauges and other testing equipment for refrigeration systems

Use hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges and precision instruments, welding equipment, jacks and hoists

Operate/monitor the computer-based refrigeration system and monitoring device and Process Safety Manage documentation

Risk Manage Plan (RPM) training

Qualifications

Education:

Minimum of two years' experience working with HVAC/Refrigeration/Electrical systems

Desire Associate Degree in HVACR/Refrigeration/Electrical

Special Skills: HAZMAT, and Low Voltage Control Systems

OSHA, Good Manufacturing Processes, PSM, and RMP

OSHA Level A Hazmat Certification

OSHA HAZMAT, Incident Command Training

RETA (CARO) Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator Certification

PSM Certified

Current Alaska Driver License with clean record

Training / Skills:

Acts with honesty and integrity

Ability to organize and plan

Quickly solve problems

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Proficient in English, both verbal and written

Proficient in basic Mathematics

Ability to be Forklift Certification preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Working in carrying temperatures around freezers, ice machines, and retorts

Lift and carry equipment, stand, kneel or stoop for long periods of time

Exposure to processing equipment, forklifts, moving equipment, cleaning chemicals, solvents, and loud noise levels

Required to wear personal protective equipment

Ability to use and climb a ladder to multiple levels

Must be on call 24 hours 7 days a week during peak season

Floor and dock surfaces are wet and slippery

Ability to work in confined spaces

Exposed to outdoor environment with wind, rain, snow, and icy conditions

Wage

Competitive wage depends on experience

Full-time