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Ammonia Refrigeration Technician  - Woodbridge Winery

Location
Acampo, CA
Entry Level
Operations
Job Description
 
Job Description
     * Installs and maintains diverse HVAC, Ammonia Refrigeration, and/or Electrical Systems
     * Performs general and preventative maintenance on all compressors and HVAC systems, change filters and replaces any parts as they wear out
     * Ensures calibration of thermostats, RTDs, and other controls
     * Performs mechanical and electrical checks on motors and belts and handles lubrication duties
     * Maintains and repairs HVAC, Ammonia Refrigeration, and/or Electrical systems
     * Reads wiring schematics and diagrams for all equipment.
     * Performs diagnostics and determines root cause pertaining to malfunctions on HVAC, Ammonia
     * Refrigeration, and/or Electrical systems
     * Responds to emergency situations in order to resolve issues on an immediate basis
     * Replaces faulty or expired parts
 
Provides critical support of production schedules ensuring that customer delivery commitments are met
 
Non-Essential Duties
 
•        Inspects designated buildings, refrigeration plants, and electrical control systems to determine need for maintenance and repair
 
•        Detects malfunctions and creates and implements plans to resolve them
 
•        Handles troubleshooting and repairing systems
 
Minimum Requirements
 
Education and Experience
 
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent required; AA/AS degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial maintenance a plus
 
Completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience; Winery experience is preferred.
 
7 years’ experience in specialized field of knowledge
 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
     * Understands basic refrigeration cycle to include: identifying components in refrigeration circuit, understanding how each component works, diagnosing problems in the refrigeration circuit, using manifold gauge set, pressure/temperature chart and temperature measuring devices for routine maintenance and troubleshooting. Understands refrigeration recovery, evacuation and charging.
     * Possess very in-depth knowledge and understanding of all components and theory of operation
     * Understands basic electron theory, how electricity travels, AC and DC currents, single phase and three phase circuits, and series and parallel circuits. Ability to read basic wiring diagrams. Understanding of Ohms Law. Ability to use multi-meters to read voltage, current and resistance values. Must be able to troubleshoot basic electrical circuits.
     * Understands basic heating cycle to include: identifying components in heating system, understanding how each component works, diagnosing problems in the heating system using a gas pressure test and other devices for routine maintenance and to troubleshoot.
     * Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
     * Physics — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid and material dynamics, as well as mechanical
 
Certificates and Licenses
     * HVAC certified with certificate or
     * RETA Training and/or CIRO Certified
     * Welding Certifications a plus
 
Location
Acampo, California
 
Additional Locations
 
Job Type
Full time
 
Job Area
Operations and Production
 
The salary range for this role is:
$28.33 - $45.25
 
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, the prevailing minimum wage for the location, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.
 
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
 
Equal Opportunity
 
Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions (or any other group or category within the framework of the applicable discrimination laws and regulations).
 
Not sure you meet all qualifications? Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.