ammonia technician

The pay range per hour is $42.90 – $47.40

Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position. These include labor markets and in some instances may include education, work experience and certifications. In addition to your pay, Target cares about and invests in you as a team member, so that you can take care of yourself and your family. Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more, to help you and your family take care of your whole selves. Other benefits for eligible team members include 401(k), employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Find competitive benefits from financial and education to well-being and beyond at https://corporate.target.com/careers/benefits.

Job Description
Job Description
Engineering & Facilities (AT)

About job:

Tuition Reimbursement program
Benefits eligible after two weeks of employment
Currently hiring for below shifts:
A1 Key – Saturday, Sunday, Monday from 6:00am – 6:00pm ($2.50 shift differential)

About us:

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. Learn more about Target here.

A role in Global Supply Chain centers puts you on the front lines of getting product to the guest as fast as possible – a critical differentiator and one of the most essential functions within Logistics. You’ll have a chance to positively impact thousands of fellow team members and Target guests worldwide.  

About the job:

As an Engineering & Facilities Ammonia Technician  (AT), you will be a key technical subject matter expert that ensures high equipment availability rates.  You will use preventive and predictive maintenance processes, rapidly troubleshoot equipment breakdowns, and quickly restore equipment to service.  You will work with other Target maintenance technicians to solve difficult problems, validate quality of work for outside specialty contractors, work with building leaders to optimize ammonia refrigeration equipment, handle multiple projects, and work with a sense of urgency.  You will collaborate with others to perform Root Cause Analysis for equipment failures, and fix systemic issues using careful observation and diagnostic tools.  You will need an expert understanding of system controls logic and troubleshooting techniques. You will act as a technical trainer for other maintenance technicians, helping them to learn new skills.  This job description describes the core duties of this role. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.  

Additionally, an individual in this role will:  

Maintain and troubleshoot electrical/mechanical aspects of Ammonia Refrigeration Equipment, including evaporators, compressors, condensers, vessel packages or piping systems
Participate in all aspects of Target’s Process Safety Management program (PSM)
Complete preventive maintenance
Complete corrective maintenance
Control, reset, repair or replace components
Clean, lubricate, and paint equipment  
Troubleshoot power distribution systems, branch circuits, lighting systems, transformers, and wiring methods and materials, up to 480V  
Perform preventative maintenance on facility equipment (i.e. Powered Industrial Trucks, HVAC, air compressors and dryers, and balers)
Read and understand basic electrical and electronic schematic
Develop work plans with peer technicians for emergency repair of critical assets
Perform technical training for other maintenance technicians and act as the trainer/advisor for Maintenance Technician Trainees 
Utilize handheld devices and asset management system mobile apps to create and close Work Orders with appropriate data (labor hours, downtime, problem/cause/remedy, and parts used)  
Develop and maintain positive working relationships across all levels of the organization  
Follow appropriate safety procedures and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while maintaining equipment (Lock Out/Tag Out, Arc Flash, etc.), and ensure a safe work environment by eliminating potential equipment safety hazards 
Ability to receive an maintain a RETA CARO certification

Physical Demands (must be able to perform with or without reasonable accommodation):

Regular bending, lifting, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the head  
Ascending or descending ladders, gangways, and stairs safely, and working off platforms and equipment at significant heights  
Moving about within and around the site with great frequency (up to 10-12 hours per shift)
Lift and/or move product or items, such as totes and cartons, up to 49 pounds  
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
Significant time spent on handheld devices or computer accessories, such as mice, keyboards, multi meters, and infrared thermometers
Operating machinery, bench power tools, motor vehicles, and/or heavy equipment, including operation of Powered Industrial Trucks with pedals, tillers, and switches
Use of manual tools, such as wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, hammers, etc
Environmental conditions may include small and/or enclosed spaces, dust, poor ventilation, fumes/odors, outdoor elements, hot/cold temperatures, noisy environments, vibration, standing on concrete for long hours ,and wet or uneven surfaces

Core responsibilities of this job are described within this job description. Job duties may change at any time due to business needs.

About you:

Minimum Qualifications

Excellent PC competency and ability to use mobile apps on handheld devices 
Familiar with wiring diagrams, symbols and electrical measuring 
Experience with the following areas: 
Preventive/predictive maintenance procedures with ammonia refrigeration systems
Blueprint and schematic reading 
Work order management 
Industrial Electrical, Controls and Electronics 
Programmable Logic Control (PLC) programs 
National Electrical Code (NEC) 
International Institute of Ammonia refrigeration (IIAR)
Refrigerating Engineers & Technicians Association (RETA)

Desired Qualifications: 

Degree from a technical or community college, or accredited industrial maintenance certifications (PLCs, Industrial Networks, Machine Logic, Robotics), with a focus in the Mechanical/Electrical fields 
4+ years of experience with an industrial ammonia refrigeration system. 
CARO and/or CIRO certified.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

In compliance with state and federal laws, Target will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please reach out to candidate.accommodations@HRHelp.Target.com.Target will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco, City of Los Angeles, and County of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances, and CA state law.

 

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