Ammonia Refrigeration Technician

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.