Ammonia Refrigeration Service Technician Job at Pivot Workforce, Hagerstown, MD

VWRKSDBPOEhYcHJYc0hZdmt1L1k5eHdH
  • Pivot Workforce
  • Hagerstown, MD

Job Description

An Ammonia Refrigeration Service Technician:  is a specialized professional responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing industrial refrigeration systems that utilize ammonia as the refrigerant. Their duties typically include:

  1. Installation: Setting up new refrigeration systems or retrofitting existing ones to use ammonia refrigerant. This involves understanding blueprints, piping diagrams, and electrical schematics.

  2. Maintenance: Performing routine inspections, cleaning, and servicing of refrigeration equipment to ensure optimal performance and prevent breakdowns. This includes checking pressure levels, lubricating moving parts, and replacing worn-out components.

  3. Troubleshooting: Diagnosing and repairing malfunctions in refrigeration systems, such as leaks, compressor failures, and electrical issues. This requires a strong understanding of refrigeration principles and the ability to use diagnostic tools effectively.

  4. Safety Compliance: Adhering to strict safety protocols when working with ammonia, which is a hazardous chemical. This includes wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), following safety procedures, and ensuring compliance with regulations such as OSHA and EPA guidelines.

  5. Emergency Response: Responding promptly to emergencies such as leaks or system failures to mitigate risks and minimize downtime. This may involve evacuating affected areas, containing leaks, and implementing emergency shutdown procedures.

  6. Documentation: Maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment inspections. This helps track the performance of refrigeration systems over time and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements.

Overall, Ammonia Refrigeration Service Technicians play a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of industrial refrigeration systems that use ammonia as the refrigerant. They require specialized training and expertise to handle the unique challenges associated with working with ammonia, including its toxicity and flammability.

Job Tags

Similar Jobs

Aramark Corporation

General Manager - Goldman Sachs Overhead Job at Aramark Corporation

Job Description LifeWorks Restaurant Group, an independently operated division of Aramark, designs custom solutions for clients looking to take amenities to the next level. Our team of forward-thinkers look at each opportunity as an experiencenot a requirementand...

Sport Clips

Hair Stylist / Barber Job at Sport Clips

Sport Clips Haircuts is Hiring Hair Stylists! Do What You Love. Love What You Do. JOB DESCRIPTION Our salon is looking for talented hair stylists who are passionate about cutting hair and making their clients look great! Our team is dedicated to exceptional customer...

CoreF

Registered Nurse Job at CoreF

 ...Full Time Varied Shifts Varied Job Summary Registered Nurses deliver direct, individualized care to women and children by...  ...of Accredited School of Nursing (BSN or ADN) Minimum Work Experience ~ No previous experience Required Licenses/Certifications... 

Acosta, Inc.

Dedicated Outside Sales Rep Job at Acosta, Inc.

 ...Dedicated Outside Sales Rep General Information Company: ACO-US Location: OVERLAND PARK, Kansas, 66210 Ref #: 65975 Function...  ...Employment Duration: Full-time Benefits: + Medical, dental and vision insurance + Company-paid life insurance, short-term... 

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Assistant Director of the Grant and Intra-Cities Claiming Unit, Bureau of Revenue id - 614774 Job at NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Job Description The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, a recognized leader and innovator in public health and mental hygiene services nationally and internationally, seeks an Assistant Director of Grants and Intra-Cities Claiming Unit to join its...