Ammonia Refrigeration Technician

Job Description: Ammonia Refrigeration Technician

Location: San Antonio, TX, USA
Salary: $30 per hour ($62,400 annually, based on 40 hours per week and 52 weeks per year)
Placement Fee: 9%
Payment Terms: Net 45 days
Guarantee Period: 90 days

We are seeking a skilled Ammonia Refrigeration Technician to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial ammonia refrigeration systems and related utility equipment in a food manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on industrial refrigeration experience, strong technical troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to workplace safety and operational standards.

• Minimum of 2 years of ammonia refrigeration experience in an industrial refrigeration environment and food manufacturing facility.

• 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 HAZMAT training course.

• Knowledge of general maintenance, electrical systems, and electronic systems.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively with a team.

• Understanding of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements.

• Operate, test, troubleshoot, and repair ammonia refrigeration systems, subsystems, and associated auxiliary equipment.

• Maintain and troubleshoot boilers, hot water systems, domestic cold water systems, and compressed air systems.

• Perform planned and preventive 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 for repairing or replacing refrigeration components.

• Complete required documentation, including PSM-related modifications, work orders, and refrigeration system operating records.

• Maintain accurate digital maintenance, refrigeration, and ammonia system records.

• Conduct daily inspections and monitor temperatures and operating conditions of ammonia systems.

• Perform chemical testing on boilers and condenser towers.

• Follow all applicable safety policies, GMPs, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Maintenance or Refrigeration Manager.