Ammonia Refrigeration Plant Operator

Dairy Craft; Bareilly, Hapur; On-site; INR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Craft in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, is seeking an experienced ammonia refrigeration technician to operate and monitor reciprocating compressors and chillers. The role requires strong knowledge of pressure and temperature monitoring and a focus on safe, continuous dairy production.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of industrial refrigeration experience, with familiarity in ammonia systems and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial ammonia refrigeration and chiller operation.
• Knowledge of ammonia refrigeration and reciprocating compressors.
• ITI/Diploma in Mechanical or Refrigeration preferred.
• Industrial refrigeration experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor reciprocating ammonia compressors and chillers.
• Check suction pressure, discharge pressure, oil pressure, oil level and operating temperatures.
• Monitor vibration, unusual noise, ice formation and abnormal operating conditions.
• Follow compressor starting, running and shutdown procedures.
• Maintain shift logbooks and record operating parameters.
• Troubleshoot compressor faults and report abnormalities to the supervisor.
• Monitor ammonia leakage and follow emergency response and safety procedures.
• Perform routine inspections and support preventive maintenance.
• Monitor condenser, evaporator and refrigeration system performance.
• Ensure proper cooling supply for uninterrupted dairy production.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams during breakdowns and scheduled servicing.
• Follow plant safety procedures and ensure safe operation of refrigeration equipment.

Skills

Ammonia refrigeration

Chiller operation

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Education

ITI/Diploma in Mechanical or Refrigeration

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Operate and monitor reciprocating ammonia compressors and chillers.
• Check suction pressure, discharge pressure, oil pressure, oil level and operating temperatures.
• Monitor vibration, unusual noise, ice formation and abnormal operating conditions.
• Follow compressor starting, running and shutdown procedures.
• Maintain shift logbooks and record operating parameters.
• Troubleshoot compressor faults and report abnormalities to the supervisor.
• Monitor ammonia leakage and follow emergency response and safety procedures.
• Perform routine inspections and support preventive maintenance.
• Monitor condenser, evaporator and refrigeration system performance.
• Ensure proper cooling supply for uninterrupted dairy production.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams during breakdowns and scheduled servicing.
• Follow plant safety procedures and ensure safe operation of refrigeration equipment.
• Follow plant safety procedures and ensure safe operation of refrigeration equipment

Preferred candidate profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial ammonia refrigeration and chiller operation.
• Knowledge of ammonia refrigeration and reciprocating compressors.
• Understanding of pressure, temperature and oil-pressure monitoring.
• Basic troubleshooting and ammonia safety awareness.
• ITI/Diploma in Mechanical or Refrigeration preferred.
• Industrial refrigeration experience preferred.