Industrial Refrigeration Specialist
Delicato Family Wines
- Manteca, CA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Installs and maintains diverse ammonia refrigeration systems
- Performs general and preventative maintenance on all compressors and ammonia refrigeration systems, changes filters and replaces any parts as they wear out
- Ensures calibration of RTDs, and other ammonia refrigeration devices and controls
- Performs mechanical and electrical checks on all ammonia refrigeration system motors, sensors, safeties, and controls
- Performs mechanical checks on belts, couplings, shaft seals, and handles all ammonia refrigeration lubrication duties
- Maintains and repairs ammonia refrigeration systems at multiple Delicato Family Wines locations
- Reads P&ID’s and block flow diagrams for all ammonia refrigeration equipment
- Performs diagnostics and determines root cause pertaining to malfunctions on ammonia refrigeration systems
- Responds to emergency situations in order to resolve issues on an immediate basis
- Replaces faulty or expired parts
- Provides critical support of ammonia refrigeration systems, ensuring that the equipment is available to meet production schedules
- Inspects refrigeration plants and their applicable electrical control systems to determine need for maintenance and repair
- Detects malfunctions and creates and implements plans for resolution
- High school diploma or equivalent required; AA/AS degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance a plus
- Completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience
- 7 years’ experience in specialized field of knowledge
- Winery experience is preferred
- RETA Trained – Certified Independent Refrigeration Operator (CIRO Certified)
- RETA Trained – Certified Refrigeration Energy Specialist (CRES Certified) (not mandatory, but a plus)
- Understands basic refrigeration cycle to include: identifying components in refrigeration circuit, understanding how each component works, diagnosing problems in the refrigeration circuit, pressure/temperature chart and temperature measuring devices for routine maintenance and troubleshooting. Understands refrigeration recovery, evacuation, and chargin
- Possess very in-depth knowledge and understanding of all components and theory of operation
- Must be able to troubleshoot basic electrical circuits
- Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
- Thermodynamics — Knowledge of the physical science that deals with the relationships between heat and other forms of energy, such as mechanical and electrical
- General manufacturing production environment with occasional travel
- Indoor and outdoor environment with exposure to the elements/temperature variations
- Exposure to weather-related temperature & humidity extremes
- Extended Hours
- Shift Rotation
- Required to wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
- Must be able to pass fit test and perform work while wearing respirators
- Work at protected heights of 50’
- Work in close quarters or confined spaces
- Exposure to varying levels of dust, chemicals, fumes, gases, and noisy equipment
- Occasionally may be required to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs
- Required to drive automotive equipment
- Required to operate aerial work platforms
- Acts in a manner reflective of the Company culture of High Moral Standards, Innovation and Continuous Evolution, Trust in Team, Continuous Improvement, and Sustainable Relationships
- Communicates, interacts, and works effectively with others; receptive to feedback and coaching; voices concerns in a constructive manner
- Demonstrates commitment to safety first; communicates safety concerns; promotes a safe work environment based on established safety standards and training
- Follows all Company policies and procedures