Ammonia Refrigeration Technician - 2nd Shift Liberty

Farmer Focus•Harrisonburg, VA

4d•$31 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Refrigeration Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing Farmer Focus’s industrial refrigeration systems and related equipment. This role supports safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations by ensuring ammonia refrigeration equipment, compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, controls, and supporting systems are operating properly. The Refrigeration Technician plays a key role in equipment reliability, regulatory compliance, safety, production continuity, and overall plant performance. This position requires strong technical knowledge of ammonia refrigeration, electrical controls, high-pressure steam boilers, HVAC, and PSM/RMP requirements. The Refrigeration Technician is expected to perform routine and non-routine maintenance, maintain accurate records, support safe work practices, and assist in training other refrigeration team members in recognized industry standards and good engineering practices.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
5 or more years of industrial refrigeration experience required.
Working knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems is required.
Proven knowledge of refrigeration, high-pressure steam boilers, HVAC, controls, and the fundamentals of PSM/RMP required.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, maintenance manuals, procedures, repair documents, and other technical materials.
Ability to update and maintain control system P&IDs, SOPs, and preventive maintenance work orders.
Ability to lead and train other refrigeration technicians in good engineering practices and recognized industry standards.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where priorities change quickly.
Willingness to work as part of a team.
Regular and reliable attendance is required.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Willingness to work occasional overtime, including weekends, as required.
Ability to take initiative and proactively seek to resolve issues independently when discovered.
Willingness to work outside in all weather conditions.
Ability to comply with all safety rules and instructions.
Ability to successfully complete Ammonia Technician Operator Level 1 and Level 2 training as required.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Ammonia Technician Certification Operator 1 and 2 Certification
Exceptional candidates would have valid RETA, CIRO, CARO certification.
Basic understanding of Lean principles.
New team members must be able to pass a drug, alcohol and background screening post-offer and prior to the start of their employment.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of their third day of work.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate a strong understanding of the refrigeration cycle, refrigeration equipment, controls, and electrical systems.
Maintain working knowledge of ammonia refrigeration equipment, including compressors, ammonia pumps, evaporative condensers, evaporators, vessels, valves, and related machinery.
Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, vessels, valves, and other equipment included in the ammonia refrigeration system.
Maintain all required operational logs accurately and in a timely manner.
Receive or transfer ammonia in all plant systems, as qualified.
Perform routine maintenance on ammonia compressors, air compressors, ammonia liquid pumps, ammonia system controls, air system controls, air system drying equipment, and refrigeration system condensers.
Monitor equipment operation and remain alert to excessive heat, vibration, noise, or other signs of malfunction.
Report equipment malfunctions, hazards, wear, or unsafe conditions to the Refrigeration Manager.
Repair or replace defective parts as needed to maintain equipment reliability and safe operation.
Successfully perform routine tasks while applying technical skills and experience to solve non-routine mechanical and process issues.
Demonstrate understanding of and adherence to all work safety policies, procedures, and PSM/RMP requirements.
Accurately complete requisition forms as needed to order parts and supplies and keep systems in good general repair.
Check voltage, fuses, and resistance using a Volt-Ohm-Meter.
Competently use and interpret technical documents, including maintenance manuals, schematics, procedures, repair documents, blueprints, and other related materials.
Update and maintain control system P&IDs, SOPs, and preventive maintenance work orders.
Assist in leading and training other refrigeration technicians in good engineering practices and recognized industry standards.
Maintain a neat and orderly workstation and shop area.
Participate in company training programs and make every effort to learn, develop, and upgrade skills required for the role.
Participate on the PSM/safety committee as required.
Serve as part of the Hazmat team as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.