Ammonia Refrigeration Foreman — Lead & Ensure Reliability (Zeeland, MI)

Tyson Foods; Zeeland, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance eligible

Annual incentive bonus

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking an Ammonia Refrigeration Foreman at Zeeland, MI. The role leads daily operation, maintenance, and project coordination for the plant’s ammonia systems, combining hands-on work with safety leadership and regulatory compliance (OSHA/EPA/IIAR).

Responsibilities include operating compressors and pumps, diagnosing faults, planning pump-outs, and mentoring technicians. Strong experience in refrigeration, safety, and cross-functional collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years industrial ammonia refrigeration experience required.
• IIAR Ammonia Refrigeration training preferred; EPA license preferred.
• Proficient in reading schematics/blueprints and using hand/power tools.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain ammonia refrigeration equipment and related controls.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and control faults with root-cause analysis.
• Plan ammonia pump-outs, evacuations, and commissioning tasks; prepare procedures and P&ID redlines.
• Manage deliveries, containment, and safety relief valve changes.
• Perform preventive maintenance and CMMS entries; document work orders.

Skills

Ammonia refrigeration

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Project coordination

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree in Refrigeration/Mechanical

Tools

SAP

P&ID reading

Job description

Tyson Foods is seeking an Ammonia Refrigeration Foreman at Zeeland, MI. The role leads daily operation, maintenance, and project coordination for the plant’s ammonia systems, combining hands-on work with safety leadership and regulatory compliance (OSHA/EPA/IIAR).

Responsibilities include operating compressors and pumps, diagnosing faults, planning pump-outs, and mentoring technicians. Strong experience in refrigeration, safety, and cross-functional collaboration is essential.