Ammonia Refrigeration Technician

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Location: Department 378 Deforest 
Shift: Daytime
Experience: 5+ year
Pay Range: $26.71 to $40.06 

Actual pay will be based on various factors, such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, proficiency for the role, and internal equity. In addition to base pay, Kwik Trip gives 40% of pre-tax profits back to our coworkers with bonuses ranging from 8-12% of each coworker’s gross annual wage depending on company profitability and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401k, paid time off, and more.

Kwik Trip’s Maintenance Department is looking for a self-motivated Ammonia Refrigeration Technician II.

Benefits:

• 40% profit sharing
• 401K contribution
• Paid sick time & holidays.
• 2 weeks accrued vacation.
• Health/dental/vision/life insurance
• Footwear allowance
• Prescription Safety Glasses allowance
• Extra compensation for on call responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect, Maintain, and repair Industrial Ammonia Refrigeration Systems
• Execute system pump downs or isolations to facilitate opening, rebuilding, replacement, and repairs as needed.
• Conduct and analyze routine daily tasks such as equipment evaluations for proper operating parameters.

• Troubleshooting and assisting production departments with maintenance issues, and emergency cooling issues; both ammonia and HVAC.   
•  Teach / mentor other Technicians in advanced troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs.
• Complete PSM compliance paperwork
• Follow blueprints and diagrams to diagnose and complete repairs.
• Read and comprehend code, regulations, manuals, and procedures.

Job Qualifications:  Successful candidates should have a minimum of five years’ experience operating and/or servicing industrial Ammonia Refrigeration Systems. 

• Knowledge of ammonia systems with CARO and CIRO certification, or equivalent certifications with the ability to obtain CARO/CIRO.
• Knowledge of electricity, electrical motors, controls, and wiring to perform trouble shooting and repair duties.
• Skills in basic welding to perform equipment repairs.
• Skill to read and understand electrical, building, PID, and system/equipment blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.
• Ability to ensure all maintenance is completed to the required specifications and codes or regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers at all levels to communicate project scope and requirements.
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and applicable codes or regulations.
• Knowledge of Maximo and Microsoft Office Programs.
• A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

Physical qualifications:  stand up to 8 hours; lift-up to 100 pounds; bend, reach, and twist frequently; work in a variety of weather temperatures/conditions.
 

Work schedule:  Monday through Friday, daytime hours. Weekend and overtime work may be required, as well as some on call responsibilities.

Kwik Trip, Inc. OVERVIEW:

For over 50 years, Kwik Trip, Inc. has operated friendly, clean, trusted, family-owned, local convenience stores in communities throughout Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and Illinois. With a commitment to generosity, Kwik Trip, Inc. is dedicated to treating coworkers and guests like family. We continue to look for ways to improve our guest shopping experience and product offerings, as well as to ensure we provide a safe and fun work environment for our coworkers. We offer competitive wage and benefits and continue to invest in our family of coworkers and provide them with career advancement and growth opportunities.

Kwik Trip, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Function: Business Development; Customer Service; Distribution - Shipping; General Business; General Labor; Installation - Maint - Repair; Other; Skilled Labor - Trades; Strategy - Planning