Ammonia Refrigeration Field Technician: Expert Service

Refrigeration Systems Construction and Service; Iowa; On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top pay

Dependent coverage after 1 year

Dental/Vision/Prescription options

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays/vacation/PTO

Per diem when traveling

Long-term opportunity

Robust benefits

Job summary

Refrigeration Systems Construction and Service is seeking experienced ammonia refrigeration service technicians to support a growing Western U.S. service footprint.

The role requires hands-on field work, troubleshooting in engine rooms, and collaboration with a team of trade professionals dedicated to safety and reliability. You will diagnose, service, repair, and startup industrial ammonia systems, reading P&IDs and electrical drawings, while communicating clearly with customers and internal

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with ammonia refrigeration systems required.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and safe work habits.
• Ability to work independently in the field while contributing to a professional team.
• Experience with compressors, controls, valves, motors, electrical troubleshooting, and system startups strongly preferred.
• RETA CARO/CIRO, OSHA, EPA Universal, welding, controls, or electrical experience are valued, but practical field skill matters most.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel and participate in on-call service as needed.

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.

Skills

Ammonia systems

Troubleshooting

Independent field work

Compressors

Controls

Electrical troubleshooting

System startups

Driver's license

Willing to travel

On-call service

Job description

Refrigeration Systems Construction and Service is seeking experienced ammonia refrigeration service technicians to support a growing Western U.S. service footprint.

The role requires hands-on field work, troubleshooting in engine rooms, and collaboration with a team of trade professionals dedicated to safety and reliability. You will diagnose, service, repair, and startup industrial ammonia systems, reading P&IDs and electrical drawings, while communicating clearly with customers and internal