Ammonia Refrigeration Technician
Job Code: OOJ-1320
Location: Madison, Wisconsin (Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
- Relocation Assistance Available
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Ammonia Refrigeration Technician to operate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial ammonia refrigeration systems supporting a food manufacturing facility. The technician will also maintain plant utility systems while ensuring compliance with OSHA, PSM, EPA/RMP, and GMP regulations.
Must-Have Skills
- Industrial ammonia refrigeration experience
- Food manufacturing or cold storage experience
- Preventive & predictive maintenance
- Screw & reciprocating compressors
- Condensers & evaporators
- PLC-controlled refrigeration systems
- VFD troubleshooting
- PSM & EPA/RMP compliance
- Read P&IDs and electrical schematics
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Utility equipment maintenance
- Emergency breakdown response
Preferred Certifications
- RETA Certification
- CARO
- CIRO
- Industrial Refrigeration Certification
Nice-to-Have Skills
- PLC troubleshooting
- Industrial automation
- HVAC systems
- Boilers
- Air compressors
- Chillers
- Water treatment systems
Join us if you’re passionate about maintaining high-performance refrigeration systems while prioritizing safety and customer satisfaction!
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Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- How many years of industrial ammonia refrigeration experience do you have?
- Have you worked in a food manufacturing or cold storage facility?
- Are you familiar with PSM and EPA/RMP regulations?
- Which refrigeration equipment have you maintained or repaired? Screw compressors
Reciprocating compressors
Evaporators
Condensers
Vessels
Ammonia valves
- Are you familiar with PSM (Process Safety Management), EPA/RMP regulations, and ammonia safety procedures? Can you describe your experience?
- Can you troubleshoot PLC/VFD-controlled refrigeration systems and read P&IDs, electrical schematics, and blueprints? Please provide an example.
- This position is based in Madison, WI and may require on-call work, weekends, and overtime. Are you willing to relocate (relocation assistance is available) and work this schedule?
License/Certification:
- Ammonia (Preferred)
- certifications such as RETA, CARO, or CIRO? (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
