Liberty Refrigeration Superintendent

Farmer Focus•Harrisonburg, VA

6d•$125,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Liberty Refrigeration Superintendent is an on-site, full-time position in the Refrigeration / Maintenance department, reporting to the Head of Maintenance. The role supports refrigeration operations at Farmer Focus facilities and is responsible for safe, reliable, and compliant operation of refrigeration systems. It includes work in manufacturing and production settings and minimal travel between facilities as needed. The position requires leadership and technical support for refrigeration operations, including ammonia systems, and collaboration with safety, engineering, production, maintenance, vendors, inspectors, and other partners. The superintendent supports Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RMP) compliance, preventive maintenance, system reliability, documentation, inspections, and continuous improvement. The role may also participate in safety and PSM committees and the Hazmat team.

Requirements

At least 7 years of industrial refrigeration experience, including ammonia systems.
At least 3 years of leadership experience managing teams and complex systems.
CARO certification.
Strong working knowledge of Process Safety Management and Risk Management Plan regulations and industry best practices.
Experience with high-pressure steam boilers, HVAC systems, compressed air systems, and refrigeration operations.
Ability to provide leadership, coaching, technical guidance, and development support to refrigeration leaders, technicians, and PSM personnel.
Ability to interpret technical documents, schematics, engineering drawings, P&IDs, compliance records, and training documentation.
Experience monitoring system performance, identifying reliability concerns, and leading root cause analysis and corrective action efforts.
Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in CMMS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external partners.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must pass a post-offer drug, alcohol, and background screening before starting employment.
Must provide employment eligibility verification by the end of the third day of work.
Must pass a fitness test, wear a full-face respirator, and remain clean shaven with no more than 24 hours of facial hair growth.
Must tolerate varying heat, wet, and chill conditions; access refrigeration, maintenance, production, mechanical, and outdoor work areas; and climb stairs, ladders, and platforms.
Must use required GMP and safety personal protective equipment while inside the plant.
Must be willing to participate in company training programs and continuous skill development.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
RETA CIRO certification.
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish or French.
Experience overseeing refrigeration operations across multiple facilities.
Experience managing capital projects related to refrigeration, compressed air, or boiler systems.
Experience leading internal audits, external inspections, Process Hazard Analysis, and Management of Change processes.
Experience applying Lean principles or continuous improvement methods in a refrigeration, maintenance, manufacturing, or production environment.

Responsibilities

Support refrigeration operations and ensure safe, reliable system performance.
Maintain compliance with Process Safety Management and Risk Management Plan regulations and applicable industry practices.
Provide leadership, coaching, technical guidance, and development support to refrigeration leaders, technicians, and PSM personnel.
Support preventive maintenance programs, standard operating procedures, and emergency response protocols.
Oversee or support capital projects related to refrigeration, compressed air, and boiler systems.
Collaborate with Safety, Engineering, Production, Maintenance, vendors, inspectors, and other internal and external partners.
Monitor system performance and reliability, identify concerns, and lead or support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Manage or support vendor relationships, service contracts, and procurement of refrigeration-related equipment and supplies.
Maintain refrigeration documentation, including P&IDs, compliance records, training logs, and operating procedures.
Lead or participate in internal audits and external inspections related to refrigeration and safety systems.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and Lean principles.
Lead or participate in Process Hazard Analysis and Management of Change processes for refrigeration system changes.
Support emergency response readiness and maintain refrigeration-related safety protocols.
Promote safety, accountability, technical excellence, and continuous development within the refrigeration team.
Participate in the PSM and safety committee and the Hazmat team, and comply with safety rules, instructions, and required training.
Perform other duties as assigned.