Refrigeration Technician

HelloFresh
Lake Zurich, IL

Who this role is best for

Geared toward industrial refrigeration professionals comfortable with system-wide troubleshooting and mentorship, based in Lake Zurich, Illinois, with a focus on hands-on technical work and leadership within maintenance teams.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with industrial refrigeration expertise and a history of mentoring junior technicians
    — “Mentor all maintenance personnel in developing appropriate skill sets and knowledge of equipment specializing in refrigeration.”
  • Individuals skilled in preventive maintenance and root cause analysis of system failures
    — “Lead root cause analysis of major downtime events.”
  • Professionals with EPA Section 608 certification and experience handling CFC, HCFC, and CO2 refrigerants
    — “Ability to demonstrate understanding of proper handling and recycling procedures for chlorofluorocarbon (CFC), hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC), Hydrofluro-Olefins (HFO), CO2, and other industry standard refrigerant types.”

Things to consider

  • The role involves evening shifts and potential for working in confined spaces and on roofs
    — “Shift: Monday to Friday - 3:00pm to 11:30pm or 4:00pm to 12:30am”
  • Candidates must be physically capable of lifting, climbing, and working in challenging environments
    — “Ability to withstand walking, lifting, bending, stooping, climbing ladders, walking on roofs, and working in confined spaces.”
  • The role requires travel up to 10% for business purposes, which may impact work-life balance
    — “Ability to travel as necessary (up to 10%) for business purposes.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with CO2 and Freon systems and your ability to lead root cause analysis
    — “Repair and perform predictive and preventative maintenance procedures on CO2 and Freon refrigeration systems”
  • Emphasize your compliance with OSHA, PSM, HAZMAT, and EPA regulations
    — “Ability to conform to all OSHA, PSM, HAZMAT, and HelloFresh safety programs and regulations.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to document work in CMMS and ticketing systems effectively
    — “Document all work in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and ticketing systems as appropriate.”
  • Stress your experience with networked refrigeration controls platforms
    — “Experience working with a wide range of networked refrigeration controls platforms.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Maintain critical temperatures
  • Improve reliability of systems
  • Lead root cause analysis
Typical background
4-6 years of experience in refrigeration repair and maintenance

Skills & requirements

Required

HVAC MaintenanceRefrigeration SystemsSafety CompliancePreventive MaintenanceRoot Cause AnalysisTraining

Preferred

Network Resource ManagementAdvanced Refrigeration Processes

Stack & domain

Refrigeration Repair And MaintenanceRack System RefrigerationGlycol SystemsHeat ExchangersHVACWater Chiller SystemsElectrical SystemsSingle And Three Phase Motor SystemsPower DistributionLow Voltage ControlsEPA Section 608 CertificationGood Manufacturing Practices (gmp’s)OSHAPSMHazmatHellofresh Safety Programs And RegulationsProper Handling And Recycling Procedures For Chlorofluorocarbon (cfc)Hydrochlorofluorocarbon (hcfc)Hydrofluro-olefins (hfo)CO2Industry Standard Refrigerant TypesLeadershipEducationMentorshipRoot Cause AnalysisNetwork ResourceTechnical IssuesNetwork-wide Root Cause AnalysisAuditFeedbackPerformance And QualitySLA PerformanceDirection And TrainingDay-to-day OperationsInspectionsInspection TechniquesBasic RepairsRepair TechniquesConformance To RegulationsSafetyHandling And Recycling ProceduresRefrigerationIndustrial MaintenanceFood SafetySecurityEnvironmental ProtectionHellofresh Safety ProgramsGood Manufacturing PracticesGmp’sLegalFinanceTechnologyAI WorkflowsAnalysisDashboardsCloud InfrastructureProduction Data PlatformsApisLegacy SystemsData Architecture

About the role

Original posting from HelloFresh

Job Description: As a Refrigeration Technician, you will work with the maintenance team to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC, refrigeration and facilities equipment to maintain critical temperatures and improve reliability of our systems. This role is the resident expert in refrigeration systems. 

Shift: Monday to Friday - 3:00pm to 11:30pm or 4:00pm to 12:30am

You will...

Maintain and operate industrial refrigeration systems including large rack systems, split systems, blast chillers, cooling towers and ancillary equipment.

Lead and educate compliance with all safety, food safety, and security standards. 

Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections on assigned refrigeration and HVAC systems and ancillary equipment as needed. 

Perform troubleshooting of assigned out of service equipment and correct issues, act as an escalation point for lower-level technicians, and escalate to leadership and/or vendors as needed for additional troubleshooting.

Document all work in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and ticketing systems as appropriate.

Mentor all maintenance personnel in developing appropriate skill sets and knowledge of equipment specializing in refrigeration.

Lead root cause analysis of major downtime events.

Act as a network resource for technical issues and lead network-wide root cause analysis.

Develop maintenance personnel knowledge on intermediate to advanced refrigeration processes, tools and techniques.

Audit maintenance personnel work and provide feedback to improve performance and quality.

Audit vendor work to provide feedback to leadership on quality of work and SLA performance.

Write and/or modify PMs to standardize across the network and increase effectiveness.

Repair and perform predictive and preventative maintenance procedures on CO2 and Freon refrigeration systems including, but not limited to compressors, pumps, fans, heat exchangers, glycol systems, various industrial utility systems, motors, and power distribution systems.

Give direction and/or training to entry level refrigeration technicians including, but not limited to day-to-day operations, inspections and inspection techniques, basic repairs and repair techniques, and conformance to all state, local, and HelloFresh regulations and policies.

Perform building project work as assigned.

You have...

4-6 years of experience with refrigeration repair and maintenance in an industrial setting, 

Advanced understanding of rack system refrigeration and associated equipment.

Experience with repair and maintenance of glycol systems, heat exchangers, HVAC, and water chiller systems.

Experience with electrical systems including single and three phase motor systems, power distribution, and low voltage controls with the ability to troubleshoot to the component level.

Current Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 608 certification.

All necessary regulatory licenses required by local municipalities to work in the field of industrial refrigeration.

Ability to demonstrate excellent work habits in line with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).

Ability to conform to all OSHA, PSM, HAZMAT, and HelloFresh safety programs and regulations.

Ability to demonstrate understanding of proper handling and recycling procedures for chlorofluorocarbon (CFC), hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC), Hydrofluro-Olefins (HFO), CO2, and other industry standard refrigerant types.

Ability to safely replace mechanical and electrical components including motors, motor starters, switches, solenoids, pumps, refrigeration valves, compressors, and auxiliary refrigeration equipment.

Experience working with a wide range of networked refrigeration controls platforms.

Ability to withstand walking, lifting, bending, stooping, climbing ladders, walking on roofs, and working in confined spaces.

Basic computer skills.

Ability to read and understand drawings, schematics and diagrams.

Ability to travel as necessary (up to 10%) for business purposes.  

High School diploma or equivalent.

Excellent follow through, judgment, and common sense. "Make it happen" attitude.

You’ll get… 

Competitive hourly rate, 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation

Generous PTO and additional sick leave

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment

Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)  

Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+

Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.

Illinois Pay Range$39.75—$39.75 USD

Source: HelloFresh careers

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