Location: Amarillo, TX
Job Title: INF Maintenance Mechanic Refrigeration
Hiring Manager: Fermin Garza
# of Openings: 4
Organization: North Zone Electrical (51452668)
Hourly Pay Rate: $46.98
Seniority Group: 12
Essential Job Duties
- Must be proficient in the installation, troubleshooting, overhaul, repair, and modification of all types of refrigeration equipment used for air conditioning, cooling process water, freezers, refrigerators, vending machines, environmental chambers, X-ray, etc. This includes all auxiliary equipment used in the refrigeration process.
- Inspects and cleans gauges, sight glasses, temperature indicators, driers, etc.
- Checks refrigeration and compressor units for visible oil leaks and periodically tests oil for acid content.
- Must be proficient in the use of tools and test equipment normally used in the craft to perform inspections, performance tests; troubleshoots electrical and mechanical components to determine the required parts and degree of maintenance necessary to repair equipment.
- Electrical and mechanical testing instruments used in performance of this work includes voltmeters, ammeters, velometers, Halide or electrical leak detectors, hydrometers, compound gauges, sling psychrometers, temperature and humidity recorders, dial indicators, tachometers, etc.
- Performs all adjustments on unloaders, expansion valves, high or low pressure controls, freeze protection, and similar protective control devices.
- Must be proficient in the use of hand tools.
- Tests refrigeration equipment to determine malfunctions. May pump-down units prior to making repairs, charge with refrigerant, and tests repaired unit prior to releasing for operation.
- Performs moving, setting, and aligning of motor driven equipment; troubleshoots and repairs hydraulic and mechanical lifting devices and equipment; and performs rigging work as directed by the Area Mechanic Shop Supervisor.
- Must be proficient at reading prints, sketches, electrical diagrams, and schematics for the fabrication, installation, modification, and troubleshooting work required of this craft.
- Notifies line management and the Utilities Department of any discrepancies in utility equipment and schedules any necessary repairs with them.
- Ensures accurate and efficient replacement of parts and makes repairs, and/or adjustments to equipment, installations, and/or fixtures.
- Requires strict adherence to electrical safe work practices and other Safety, Fire and Security regulations.
- Must be able to work alone or with others as the job and safe work practices require.
- Performs duties under the direction of line management.
- Responsible for maintaining a knowledge of applicable Federal, State, Department Of Energy (DOE), Corporate and Plant rules, regulations, Labor Agreements and Plant-wide operating policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Required to attend and/or successfully complete training classes as determined by the Training and development Technologies Department, through General Employee Training (Reference DOE Order 426.2), and Management.
- Participates in worker involvement including input to work planning and methods to identify hazards and controls.
- Understands a worker’s right to stop work when they feel their own or other’s personal safety is jeopardized.
- Attends all required safety meetings and training. Offers suggestions on improvements to the work environment.
What You Can Expect
- Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
- Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
- Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
Skills And Minimum Qualifications
- Must be able to perform all duties and functions outlined above.
- Must meet initial employment requirements.
- Must be able to read, write, and comprehend applicable written and/or oral instructions.
- Must be physically fit to perform the above job functions as determined by Medical Evaluation.
- Must have four (4) years experience satisfactory to the Refrigeration Shop Supervisor and/or the Maintenance Department Manager in the performance of current Refrigeration Shop work as stated in the functions and responsibilities of this job description.
- Must have knowledge of refrigeration control systems and circuits.
- Must have section 608 Technician Certifications-(Universal, Type 2 and Type 3)
- Must have 4 years commercial refrigeration and/or chiller experience.
- Must have working knowledge working with 480v 3 phase electrical.
- Must have a valid State Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
- All qualifications, work history, training, and education are to be verified by direct contact with former employers and/or documented proof. Ability to perform the functions and responsibilities involved will be determined by a comprehensive interview and background evaluation.
- In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2 (i.e., 1 year maintenance-related experience, or a DOE O 426.2 alternative). DOE 426.2 experience requirements can be satisfied following employment. In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities. (Ref. DOE O 426.2)
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
DOE Order 426.2A Requirements
- In addition to the above requirements, the applicant must also meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., 1 year maintenance-related experience, or a DOE O 426.2A alternative). DOE O 426.2A experience requirements can be satisfied following employment. In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities. (Ref. DOE O 426.2A)
Functional Requirements
- Lifting or carrying {less than 51 pounds (or specify # of pounds _40_)}
- Straight pulling or pushing (_2_hours/day)
- Reaching above shoulder level
- Repetitive motion of the wrist/forearm
- Walking (_2_hours/day)
- Standing (_2_hours/day)
- Repeated bending at the waist
- Repeated squatting
- Climbing with legs only (stairs)
- Climbing with arms and legs (ladders, etc.)
- Operation of motorized vehicle
- Normal far vision in at least one eye correctable to 20/40 (20 feet)
- Near vision (must be able to read computer screen, manuscript, book etc, at approximately 13-16 inches from face)
- Depth perception (ability to tell how close or far an object is)
- Must demonstrate practical ability to differentiate colors
- No evidence of current drug or alcohol abuse
- Ability to use small tools
- Ability to perform safety-sensitive duties
Environmental Factors
- Constant noise (ex: running engines)
- Impact noise (ex. Air hammers (EXCEPT – Instrument)
- Excessive heat
- Excessive cold/chilling
- Environmental dust (silica)
- Asbestos (Pipefitter and Boilermaker – only)
- Fumes, smoke, gasses
- Grease and oils
- Motor fuels (Garage – only)
- Solvents and degreasing agents
- Radiation exposure (plutonium, tritium, uranium)
- Strong acids and bases (Machinist, Pipefitter, Electrician-only)
- Works out of doors
- Ladders or scaffolding
- Around moving vehicles
- Confined spaces
- Prolonged or irregular hours
- Shift work – specify – Swing / Graves
- Machinery with exposed moving parts
- Vibrations
- Isolated work assignments
WHY PANTEX
You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Pantex you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.
Notes
Requires a Q clearance; however, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Requires Human Reliability Program (HRP) certification. If the successful candidate is not currently certified in the HRP, the certification process will be initiated upon assumption of the position. If the successful candidate is currently certified in the HRP, a review for HRP certification in the appropriate category will be performed by the hiring manager and the HRP Management Official, and the certification process in the appropriate category will be initiated upon assumption of the position.
Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
