Job Description: Ammonia Refrigeration Technician
Location
Sterling, VA, USA
Pay Rate
$33 per hour
Annualized Salary
$68,640 (based on 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year) 9% Net 45 days 90 days
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled Ammonia Refrigeration Technician to support the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial refrigeration and utility systems in a food manufacturing environment.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with ammonia refrigeration systems, a strong understanding of industrial safety procedures, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of ammonia refrigeration experience in an industrial refrigeration and food manufacturing environment.
- Must hold an ammonia refrigeration certification from GCAP or RETA.
- Must hold an EPA Type II certification.
- Must be able to pass a respirator fit test and pulmonary function test.
- Must be able to complete a 24-hour hazardous materials (HAZMAT) training course.
- Working knowledge of general maintenance, electrical systems, and electronic systems.
- Ability to follow safety policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and Process Safety Management (PSM) regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate, test, troubleshoot, and repair ammonia refrigeration systems, subsystems, and associated auxiliary equipment.
- Perform preventive and planned maintenance on ammonia refrigeration and utility systems.
- Operate and maintain spiral freezers.
- Maintain refrigeration and utility rooms according to established operational and safety standards.
- Perform or learn ammonia system pump-down procedures required for repairing or replacing refrigeration components.
- Complete required documentation, including PSM-related modifications, work orders, system changes, and refrigeration operating logs.
- Maintain accurate digital records for maintenance, refrigeration operations, and ammonia systems.
- Conduct daily inspections and monitor system temperatures and operating conditions.
- Perform chemical testing on boilers and condenser towers.
- Follow all safety policies, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), GMPs, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Maintenance or Refrigeration Manager.