Industrial Refrigeration Service Technician - Ammonia Focus
About The Position
RSCS and MRC are seeking experienced industrial refrigeration service technicians with hands-on ammonia field-service experience. The role involves responding to customer needs in the field, troubleshooting refrigeration systems, communicating findings, and helping restore critical systems safely and reliably. Technicians join a team of trade professionals supporting a growing Western U.S. service footprint. The position includes troubleshooting, servicing, repairing, and maintaining industrial ammonia refrigeration systems; performing emergency service, leak response, preventive maintenance, system evaluations, and startup support; and documenting field work while following safety practices. Technicians work independently in the field while contributing to a professional team, communicating with customers and internal teams, and supporting system reliability and reduced downtime. Travel and on-call service may be required as needed. The companies offer a tiered hourly pay scale: Apprentice/Entry $20–$30, Technician (Early-Career) $30–$40, Journeyman (Mid-Level) $40–$50, and Senior/Field Supervisor $50–$70. Starting pay depends on verified experience, certifications, job scope, and location; the top end is reserved for the highest-level Senior Ammonia Technicians and Field Supervisors.
Requirements
- Proven industrial refrigeration field-service experience.
- Hands-on experience with ammonia refrigeration systems is required.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and safe work habits.
- Ability to work independently in the field while contributing to a professional team.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Willingness to travel and participate in on-call service as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with compressors, controls, valves, motors, electrical troubleshooting, and system startups is strongly preferred.
- RETA CARO/CIRO, OSHA, EPA Universal, welding, controls, or electrical experience is valued.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, service, repair, and maintain industrial ammonia refrigeration systems.
- Diagnose issues involving compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, valves, controls, VFDs, and related equipment.
- Perform emergency service, leak response, preventive maintenance, system evaluations, and startup support.
- Read and work from P&IDs, electrical schematics, and control drawings.
- Communicate findings, repair needs, and recommendations clearly to customers and internal teams.
- Complete accurate field documentation and follow strong safety practices on every job.
- Help customers reduce downtime, improve reliability, and keep refrigeration systems operating as they should.
Benefits
- Top industry pay for proven ammonia experience.
- Company truck and fuel card.
- Company phone.
- 100% paid employee medical coverage after 60 days.
- Dependent coverage available after one year.
- Dental, vision, and prescription options.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid holidays, vacation, and PTO.
- Per diem when traveling.
- Long-term opportunity with companies that invest in skilled tradespeople.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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