Ammonia HVAC Technician & Systems Maintenance

Vienna Beef; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Competitive pay

Job summary

Vienna Beef in Chicago area seeks an experienced maintenance technician focused on ammonia refrigeration systems. You will perform PMs and repairs on compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps and valves, and work with contractors to ensure safety and standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining continuous operation of facility utility systems, documenting PMs, handling emergencies, and adhering to QA, GMP and safety programs. Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have own toolbox.
• 2+ year hands on experience is a plus.
• Trade school with HVAC-R Diploma - Minimum Requirement.
• RETA Certification - Preferred Requirement.
• Ammonia operator 1 - Minimum Requirement.
• Ammonia operator 2 - Preferred Requirement.
• Experience in repairing refrigeration systems, Pipefitting & Welding, System analysis.
• Reading diagrams proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ammonia refrigeration system and related equipment.
• Perform PMs and repairs on compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, vessels and valves.
• coordinate with refrigeration contractors, electricians, and pipefitters to ensure safety and standards.
• Handle maintenance emergencies and perform duties per QA, GMP and safety policies.
• Provide real-time data on refrigeration and operational equipment status.
• Keep work area clean and safe; document PM activities and use vendor diagrams.

Skills

Toolbox & tools

Hands-on experience

HVAC-R Diploma

RETA Certification

Ammonia Operator 1

Ammonia Operator 2

Refrigeration systems experience

MS Office & ERP/CMMS

English language

Spanish a plus

Education

HVAC-R Diploma (Trade school)

RETA Certification

Ammonia Operator 1

Ammonia Operator 2

Tools

MS Office Suite

ERP & CMMS Software

Job description

Vienna Beef in Chicago area seeks an experienced maintenance technician focused on ammonia refrigeration systems. You will perform PMs and repairs on compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps and valves, and work with contractors to ensure safety and standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining continuous operation of facility utility systems, documenting PMs, handling emergencies, and adhering to QA, GMP and safety programs. Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.