Maintenance Technician for HVAC / Refrigeration

We are one of the world’s largest vertically integrated poultry producers headquartered in Oakwood, Georgia (North of Atlanta), and locations throughout the Southeast. We continue to lead the industry in quality while consistently exceeding expectations through our commitment to being partners of choice with our employees, customers and communities. Our growth is your opportunity.

This position operates and maintains the refrigeration system in order to ensure the continuous operation of the refrigeration equipment and to prevent ammonia leakages.

* Diagnose refrigeration equipment problems on a daily basis and isolate possible malfunction causes. * Troubleshoots refrigeration equipment problems by performing electronic, electrical, or mechanical maintenance and repair. * Perform “daily duties” involving, but not limited to, the following equipment: chiller, spiral freezer, ice machine.

**Minimum Skill Levels and Work Experience** * Minimum of 2 years general industrial maintenance experience in food manufacturing industry required, preferably poultry industry experience * Must be able to comprehend, speak, read, write, English fluently * Must be able to work any day including Saturday or Sunday if needed; Ability to work 12 hour shifts/7 days on, 7 days off * Basic computer skills required * Knowledge of poultry refrigeration machinery strongly desired including compressors, chillers, ice machines, condensers, evaporative coilers, etc. * Experience in evacuating ammonia in closed loop systems. (pump down) a strong plus * Ammonia/Refrigeration skills a strong plus * Experience using CMMS a plus * HVAC or CFC experience a plus * Knowledge in Process Safety Management program **Preferred Skill Levels and Work Experience** * Must be physically fit enough to be on the HAZMAT entry team. No beards allowed due to having to wear a SBA (self breathing apparatus). * Occasionally lifts up to 100 lbs. * Frequently and constantly walks (including stooping, kneeling, crawling, and climbing steps and ladders) throughout the facility including over 150,000 square feet. * Frequently uses visual skills to inspect equipment, machinery, and facilities. * Constantly subject to extremely wet and cold environments as well as extremely wet and hot environments. * Frequently talks and receives auditory information. * Frequently uses fine finger and hand manipulation skills.