Join the Publix Industrial Refrigeration team as a Refrigeration Technician! You’ll help service ammonia refrigeration systems in our refrigerated warehouses and manufacturing facilities to maintain a climate-controlled environment and keep foods and beverages fresh.
Requirements
- at least 18 years old
- ability to obtain Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 608 certification (within one year of his/her start date)
- ability to obtain medical clearance to wear respiratory protection (air purifying respirators) within two weeks of accepting the contingent offer
- ability to lift a minimum of 65 pounds
- experience using hand tools
- ability to supply and maintain hand tools to accomplish daily duties
- ability to demonstrate excellent work habits in line with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)
- ability to conform to all OSHA, PSM, HAZMAT, and Publix safety programs and regulations
- ability to withstand walking, lifting, bending, stooping, climbing ladders, walking on roofs, and working in confined spaces
- ability to learn and understand proper handling and recycling instructions for chlorofluorocarbon (CFC), hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC), and ammonia refrigerant
- ability to safely replace mechanical and electrical components including motors, motor starters, switches, solenoids, pumps, refrigeration valves, compressors, and auxiliary refrigeration equipment
- ability to read and interpret schematics and drawings
- ability to generate and process work on a computerized maintenance management system
- ability to demonstrate safe work habits
- ability to interpret, understand, follow, and communicate instructions
- ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- ability to respond to unplanned breakdowns with a sense of urgency
- excellent written and verbal communication skills
- basic computer skills using Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
- basic math skills
- self-motivated to work independently with little or no supervision
- willing to assist other team members in other areas
- ability to work any shift, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours
- experience in glycol, heat exchangers, HVAC, and water chiller systems
- experience in electrical systems including single and three phase motor systems, power distribution, and low voltage controls with the ability to troubleshoot to the component level
- experience maintaining 480V C3 phase motor control systems
- experience troubleshooting 480V C3 phase motor control systems
- experience in refrigeration including maintaining and troubleshooting systems using ammonia or Freon
- working knowledge of process instrumentation
- working knowledge of maintaining and troubleshooting PLC controllers
- Hazmat Certification
- Refrigeration Engineers Technician Association (RETA) certification
Benefits
- Employee stock ownership plan
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Group health, dental and vision plans
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
