Ammonia Refrigeration Technician

POSITION TITLE: Ammonia Refrigeration Technician

REPORTS TO: Facilities and engineering manager

SUPERVISES: N/A

CLASSIFICATION: Full Time

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform regular maintenance and repairs on ammonia refrigeration systems, including compressors, condensers, evaporators, valves, pumps, and oil management systems.
• Conduct routine inspections to verify system efficiency, identify wear, and ensure safe operation.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot system issues, such as leaks, pressure irregularities, compressor failures, or control system faults.
• Respond to emergency calls, including ammonia leaks, equipment failures, or temperature-control issues requiring immediate corrective action.
• Operate and monitor refrigeration control systems, adjusting parameters to maintain proper temperatures and system balance.
• Assist with installation and commissioning of new ammonia refrigeration equipment and system upgrades.
• Perform system performance tests, including pressure checks, vibration analysis, oil sampling, and efficiency assessments
• Maintain detailed documentation, including maintenance logs, repair records, PSM (Process Safety Management) paperwork, and regulatory compliance forms.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, IIAR, and ASME standards, following strict ammonia safety protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and hazard review processes.
• Collaborate with operators, safety personnel, and other technicians to coordinate repairs, shutdowns, and system improvements.
• Monitor system conditions daily, including pressures, temperatures, oil levels, and ammonia levels, adjusting equipment as needed.
• Support preventative maintenance programs, identifying potential issues before failures occur and keeping equipment in optimal condition.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Ammonia Refrigeration Systems experience required - Certification a plus
• Must be able to safely operate and repair various equipment.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment and execute assignments in an accurate, timely and safe manner.
• Ability to work scheduled hours, which may include overtime and call ins, depending upon plant demands.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Ability to adhere to and enforce safety policies and OSHA compliance guidelines.
• Must be able to work with a diverse workforce, bilingual is a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires the ability to walk, stand, sit and use hands. Must be able to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, crawl, climb ladders. Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to work in varying temperatures with standing cool and cold temperatures down to -10.
• Must be able to stand and walk on wet, uneven and slippery surfaces.
• Must be able to work in cold and hot weather

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25