Refrigeration Technician

2 months ago


Lismore, Australia Norco Co-operative Ltd Full time

Norco have an opportunity for an experienced NH3 (Ammonia) Refrigeration Technician to join our Maintenance Team at our ice cream factory in Lismore

This role reports to the Maintenance Supervisor and works a day shift, Monday - Friday.

**Key Responsibilities of this role include**:

- Provide day to day operation of all air, NH3 (Ammonia) refrigeration and steam systems for the site
- Respond to breakdowns, preventative and reactive maintenance and repairs
- Responsible for preparing new installations of NH3 (Ammonia) refrigerating systems
- Perform maintenance and repairs to defective equipment and testing components
- Perform pre-start inspections and keep an audit report
- Formulate effective preventative maintenance for the air, NH3 (Ammonia) refrigeration and steam systems
- Suggest modifications or improvements to plant to optimise operational performance

**What skills and experience are required to succeed in this role?**
- Relevant trade qualification
- NH3 (Ammonia) refrigeration experience
- Strong, ongoing commitment to workplace health & safety
- Understanding of food manufacturing processes and hygiene requirements
- Demonstrated skills in air, NH3 (Ammonia) refrigeration and steam systems
- Demonstrated skills in fault finding of air, NH3 (Ammonia) refrigeration and steam systems
- Understanding of PLC automation systems
- Mechanical aptitude, problem solving ability and strong attention to detail
- Ability to work as part of a team and individually when required
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Understanding of and commitment to continuous improvement activities

**Come join the Norco Team We’ll support you with**:

- Be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package
- Have the ability to make your mark and grow your career
- Be a part of our passionate, driven and supportive team
- Enjoy company discounts and savings via our reward and recognition platform
- Access to our free and confidential Employee Assistance Program
- Work for a successful, secure and reputable Australian company

**We are a co-operative success story with a long rich history in Australia. Join us - let’s create the next exciting chapter together**

**About us**:
**Norco is a 100% Australian, Farmer Owned Dairy Co-Operative** that supports our communities and customers through a ground up approach. This starts with producing quality nutritional and agri solutions for our farmers, continues through our quality controlled production facilities and ends up delivering Australia’s best tasting dairy products to our customers and communities we are proud to serve.

Since 1895, every product and breakthrough has been powered by generations of employees who are inspired to make a real difference. We offer a friendly work environment and the opportunity to work with household brand names Australian families have come to know and trust.

**At Norco, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce to create better outcomes for all.