Ammonia Refrigeration Technician

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and examine refrigeration systems, specifically ammonia refrigeration.
• Perform preventative maintenance on refrigeration systems.
• Respond to breakdowns and be on call for emergency repairs as needed.
• Serve as an individual contributor with no direct reports.
• Confer with operators and observe, test, and evaluate machinery and equipment to diagnose malfunctions.
• Disassemble machinery and equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
• Interface with state and federal government agencies as required.
• Operate refrigeration and utility systems.
• Perform daily chemical testing, log all test results, and make adjustments to keep refrigeration and utility systems within established limits.
• Understand and apply appropriate safety procedures through education, training, protective equipment, and adherence to safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience & Skills

• 3–5 years of experience in a related field (preferred).
• Excellent proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work various shifts.
• Multi‑craft/multi‑skilled expertise in electrical, electrical controls, mechanical, pneumatics, hydraulics, and fabrication.
• Working and practical knowledge of plant utility systems, including boiler systems, ammonia refrigeration systems, and compressed air systems (highly desirable).
• Ammonia Refrigeration Certification is a plus.

Education

• Associate’s degree or equivalent (preferred).
• Ammonia Refrigeration Certification is a plus.

Work Environment

The role is performed within a manufacturing plant environment that includes noise, extreme temperatures, and significant movement of powered equipment, people, and conveyors. Conditions are typical of a food manufacturing facility. No domestic travel is required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to continuously lift up to 50 pounds and perform bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching.
• Use of hands or fingers, and ability to talk, hear, feel objects, tools, and controls while standing/walking on concrete flooring.
• Capability to stand or walk for the duration of work hours.