Refrigeration Technician

Industrial Refrigeration & Utilities Technician

Keep Critical Plant Systems Running

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Refrigeration & Utilities Technician to join a high-performing maintenance team supporting a large-scale food manufacturing operation. This is a hands-on role responsible for operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing ammonia refrigeration and utility systems that are essential to plant operations.

This position is ideal for technicians with strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills who have experience with ammonia refrigeration systems, boilers, compressed air systems, and plant utilities.

Must-Have Qualifications

✅ High School Diploma or GED

✅ 5+ years of industrial maintenance, utilities, or ammonia refrigeration experience preferred

✅ Experience operating and maintaining ammonia refrigeration systems

✅ Ability to read and interpret:

• Electrical schematics
• Mechanical drawings
• Process diagrams
• Control circuits

✅ Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical, electrical, and process equipment

✅ Basic computer skills for maintenance records, reporting, and documentation

✅ Ability to work different shifts and support production schedules as needed

✅ Must be at least 18 years old

Highly Preferred Qualifications

⭐ RETA Certification:

• Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO)
• Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator (CARO)

⭐ Hazmat Certification

⭐ Experience with:

• Boilers
• Compressed Air Systems
• HVAC Systems
• Wastewater Treatment Systems
• Fire Protection Systems
• Steam and Condensate Systems

What You'll Be Doing

• Operate and maintain ammonia refrigeration systems to ensure safe and reliable production operations.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify maintenance needs before failures occur.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and process-related equipment issues.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Conduct Mechanical Integrity inspections and regulatory compliance checks.
• Support plant utility systems including:Ammonia Refrigeration
• Boilers
• Compressed Air
• Steam Systems
• Glycol and Brine Systems
• HVAC Equipment
• Fire Pumps and Sprinkler Systems
• Wastewater Pretreatment Systems
• Natural Gas Systems
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and equipment histories.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and plant uptime.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in compliance with food safety, GMP, and regulatory requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that reduce downtime and improve productivity.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated maintenance professional who can work independently, respond quickly to equipment issues, and take ownership of critical utility systems. You should be comfortable diagnosing complex problems, prioritizing preventive maintenance, and contributing to plant reliability and operational excellence.

Why Apply?

• Stable manufacturing environment with critical utility systems
• Opportunity to work with advanced ammonia refrigeration technology
• High-impact role supporting production and facility operations
• Growth opportunities for experienced industrial maintenance professionals
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, PTO, and 401(k)