Thrive Freeze Dry, a rapidly growing freeze-dried manufacturing company is recruiting for a detailed oriented and organized Refrigeration Technician for our office in Langley BC reporting to the Maintenance Manager. This opportunity is for the night shift and follows a 12-hour rotational schedule.
Key Responsibilities:
- Inspection and daily maintenance of all equipment (Freeze Dry System & others)
- Measure and troubleshoot temperature, pressure, and fuel flow, detect leaks or other equipment failures
- Ensure the system start-up and shutdown operations are maintained
- Implement corrective actions and minor repairs to prevent equipment or system failure
- Manage the daily lubrications and other daily equipment tasks
- Manage the workspace to be clear and clean after repairs
- Complete all daily, weekly or monthly reporting as required
- Assist in the development of operation, maintenance and safety procedures
- In the absence of, the ammonia lead serves as back up to this position to ensure all food safety, quality objectives and SQF system requirements are met.
- Other tasks as assigned
Qualifications:
- 4th Class Power Engineering Certification is a must
- Minimum one year of experience in refrigeration operation or power engineering within a manufacturing environment, preferably involving ammonia or Freon systems.
- Proficient in electrical and mechanical maintenance, applying knowledge and skills on a daily basis.
- Strong awareness of safety protocols and the ability to perform duties in compliance with legislated safety requirements.
- Knowledge of Word and Excel
- Capable of performing physical tasks, such as lifting at least 50 lbs., kneeling, climbing, crawling, and twisting.
- Comfortable working in temperature-controlled, refrigerated, or chilled environments.