Ammonia Refrigeration Technician

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Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.

Job Location: Mount Crawford, VA
Job Type: Full Time
Shift(s) Available: 1st
Compensation: $30.18- $42.88/hr 

Benefits Information

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Health and Wellness Incentives
• Marathon Health Clinic (Employer sponsored health center)
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• 401(k) with Cargill matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

Principal Accountabilities 

• Familiar with all utility systems and equipment
• Knowledge of industrial refrigeration, commercial HVAC equipment and cold storage blast operations
• Ability to operate and run diagnostics checks on a variety of equipment and systems
• Working understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical power transmissions
• Good understanding of computer management systems and Office products (Excel, Word…)
• Good understanding of basic troubleshooting processes of mechanical and electrical systems and help recommend corrective designs and make needed repairs
• Familiar with all levels of machine PM’s and be able to work in a cold environment down to -40 and willing to work at heights up to 36 feet
• Must be able to train and be certified in Hazmat A Entry

Required Qualifications 

• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Must be 18 years or older
• Good communication skills (reading, written and oral) required
• Excellent work performance and able to access a computer from home 24/7
• Must be willing to work scheduled department hours and weekends and overtime as required
• Demonstrate professional working relationships and has the ability to interact effectively with production management, quality assurance and contractors
• Demonstrate ability to perform the task of the job
• Ability to work in extreme cold for extended periods of time (<32F to -35F)
• Ability to be fitted, wear and work in a full face respirator
• Able and willing to obtain RETA CARO and CIRI certifications
• Ability to work on call rotation

Preferred Qualifications 

• Previous production/maintenance/refrigeration experience
• Previous Cargill experience
• Work history in the past 12 months

Please note that this position does not include relocation reimbursement. 

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet