Refrigeration Technician

The Refrigeration Technician organizes & performs advanced service, repairs, troubleshooting & overhauls to ammonia refrigeration system in a manner that complies with federal, state, & local codes and standards, as well as Company rules, PSM/RMP policies, safe work practices & RAGAGEPs.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Follow all Company policies & procedures such as GMPs, Food Safety, PSM/RMP, Lockout Tagout, Confined Space, etc.


• Check ammonia valves of the manufacturing plant, outside, condenser, & exhaust fans.


• Execute complex repairs & major overhauls to system components & associated equipment, utilizing original equipment manufacturer’s recommendations & specifications and/or other recognized & generally accepted good engineering practices.


• Understand complex electrical schematics, PLC control functions, & Electrical Distributions systems & the ability to troubleshoot root causes & determine proper repairs.


• Perform charging, evacuation, & pressure testing of system vessels & components during projects & Line Equipment procedures in accordance with established policies & industry standards.


• Perform installations & replacements of refrigeration system components & associated equipment, within the guidelines set forth by the management of change procedure.


• Analyze system data & trending values to determine the need for increased maintenance frequencies or improved maintenance procedures & safe work practices.


• Assist department management in the supervision & documentation of contractor activity & performance on or around the process equipment.


• Participate as a trained team member for chemical releases or spills as required.


• Assist in the operation, maintenance, & continuous improvement of other utility systems.


• Identify & report any suspicious or abnormal situation to the manager. Abnormal situations would be


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications and Requirements:

• 2 years of verifiable Ammonia Refrigeration experience preferred.


• Experience with operation & maintaining ammonia refrigeration systems in excess of 10,000 pounds of ammonia.


• RETA based Industrial Ammonia Operator training program preferred.


• Hazmat training preferred.


• Knows machines & tools, including their designs, uses, repair, & maintenance.


• Able to use critical thinking to identify strengths & weaknesses of alternative solutions or approaches to problems.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to stand & walk for long periods of time.


• Standing/walking 100% of the workday.


• Lifting various weights on an as needed basis.


• Must be able to bend, stoop, & climb steps.


• Able to work at heights & in dangerous places where balance is poor, specifically on a roof.


• Working in an organic environment with various temperatures.


• Able to wear an Air Purifying Respirator and a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus.


• Medical evaluation, physical examination & pulmonary testing for Hazmat purposes (required for pre-employment & annually thereafter).