Compressor Refrigeration Technician

Date: Apr 5, 2024

Location: Charleston

Company: Wacker Polysilicon N.A., LLC

Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.

To strengthen our team in Charleston,

we are looking for you as a(n) Compressor Refrigeration Technician - Refrigeration/HVAC.

The CoRe Technician (Refrigeration/HVAC) ensures safe, compliant, and efficient refrigeration systems through preventative inspections, corrective mechanical work, monitoring process parameters, and managing operating fluids. The CoReTechnician will be the on-site technical resource for the process refrigeration and HVAC systems.

Responsibilities:

Monitor process refrigeration system and process parameters
Maintain basic refrigerant mechanical work (PSVs, Valves, etc.)
Complete inspection walkdowns in order to log the process parameters and observations
Manage the operating fluids (ex. compressor oils), refrigeration system leak testing, housekeeping of compressor & refrigeration room
Assist operations with the startup activities or upset response

Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent GED Certificate
5+ years of related work experience
Experience with starting, tuning, and troubleshooting HVAC and Industrial Complex and/or Cascade Refrigeration Systems
Experience with maintaining industrial refrigeration system components such as heat exchangers, economizers, electric motors, VFDs, screw and turbocentrifugal compressors, and air purge units
Reading and interpreting data from a computerized HVAC/energy management system, charts, gauges, dials and thermostats
Knowledge of 40 CFR Part 82 and experience maintaining records as required by the code
Experience with reading and comprehending mechanical and electrical drawings and schematics
5+ years of trade-related work experience and/or Journeyman License
EPA 608 Universal certification required
Experience and/or training servicing Frick and York refrigeration systems and compressors
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Team player attitude

What do we offer?

WACKER is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability. We are innovators, researchers, and pioneers and we believe that our individual differences are our collective strength. We foster an inclusive environment that promotes individuality, celebrates diversity, and builds cohesive teams. Together, we create exceptional value for our employees, our customers, and our communities by creating a culture of inclusion and equity that enables, empowers, and values our diverse contributions.

WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development.

Compensation and Incentive plans
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1
Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays
Paid parental leave
Wellbeing fund
Flexible hybrid work arrangements
401(k) with company match
Education Assistance Program
Career development and advancement opportunities
Support for Community Involvement

We are looking forward to your online application at www.wacker.com.
Reference Code: 26440

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card).

WACKER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.