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HelloFresh

Refrigeration Technician

HelloFresh, Newark, New Jersey, us, 07175

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Overview As a Refrigeration Technician, you will work with the maintenance team to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC, refrigeration, and facilities equipment to keep critical temperatures and improve reliability of our systems. This role is the resident expert in refrigeration systems.

Shift:

Monday to Friday – 9am to 5pm

You will

Maintain and operate industrial refrigeration systems including large rack systems, split systems, blast chillers, cooling towers and ancillary equipment.

Lead and educate compliance with all safety, food safety, and security standards.

Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections on assigned refrigeration and HVAC systems and ancillary equipment as needed.

Perform troubleshooting of out‑of‑service equipment, correct issues, act as an escalation point for lower‑level technicians, and engage leadership and/or vendors for additional troubleshooting.

Document all work in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and ticketing systems as appropriate.

Mentor all maintenance personnel in developing appropriate skill sets and knowledge of equipment specializing in refrigeration.

Lead root‑cause analysis of major downtime events.

Act as a network resource for technical issues and lead network‑wide root cause analysis.

Develop maintenance personnel knowledge on intermediate to advanced refrigeration processes, tools and techniques.

Audit maintenance personnel work and provide feedback to improve performance and quality.

Audit vendor work to provide feedback to leadership on quality of work and SLA performance.

Write and/or modify PMs to standardize across the network and increase effectiveness.

Repair and perform predictive and preventative maintenance procedures on CO2 and Freon refrigeration systems including, but not limited to, compressors, pumps, fans, heat exchangers, glycol systems, various industrial utility systems, motors, and power distribution systems.

Give direction and/or training to entry‑level refrigeration technicians including day‑to‑day operations, inspections, inspection techniques, basic repairs and repair techniques, and conformance to all state, local, and HelloFresh regulations and policies.

Perform building project work as assigned.

Mandatory Requirements

4–6 years of experience with refrigeration repair and maintenance in an industrial setting.

Advanced understanding of rack system refrigeration and associated equipment.

Experience with repair and maintenance of glycol systems, heat exchangers, HVAC, and water chiller systems.

Experience with electrical systems including single and three‑phase motor systems, power distribution, and low‑voltage controls with the ability to troubleshoot to the component level.

Current Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 608 certification.

All necessary regulatory licenses required by local municipalities to work in the field of industrial refrigeration.

Ability to demonstrate excellent work habits in line with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).

Ability to conform to all OSHA, PSM, HAZMAT, and HelloFresh safety programs and regulations. \ Ability to demonstrate understanding of proper handling and recycling procedures for CFC, HCFC, HFO, CO₂, and other industry standard refrigerant types.

Ability to safely replace mechanical and electrical components including motors, motor starters, switches, solenoids, pumps, refrigeration valves, compressors, and auxiliary refrigeration equipment.

Experience working with a wide range of networked refrigeration controls platforms.

Ability to withstand walking, lifting, bending, stooping, climbing ladders, walking on roofs, and working in confined spaces.

Basic computer skills.

Ability to read and understand drawings, schematics and diagrams.

Ability to travel as necessary (up to 10%) for business purposes.

High School diploma or equivalent.

Excellent follow‑through, judgment, and common sense. “Make it happen” attitude.

You’ll get

Competitive salary and 401(k) company match that vests immediately upon participation.

Generous parental leave of 4 weeks and PTO policy, as well as paid holidays.

$0 monthly premium and other flexible health plans.

Amazing discounts, including up to 75% off HelloFresh subscription.

Flexible shift scheduling and advancement opportunities.

Emergency child and adult care services.

Snacks and monthly catered lunches.

Collaborative, dynamic work environment within a fast‑paced, mission‑driven company.

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.

Location:

Newark, NJ

Pay Range:

$39.50—$39.50 USD

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