Ammonia Refrigeration Manager - Lead DC Tech (OH)

Target; West Jefferson (NC); On-site; USD 73,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Target's Ammonia Refrigeration Manager role oversees the reliability and safety of our ammonia refrigeration systems within a food distribution center. You will lead the E&F team, guide maintenance activities, and coordinate with third-party vendors to minimize downtime while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong knowledge of ammonia refrigeration, safety practices, and the ability to mentor technicians while communicating with leadership and HQ.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years field experience operating, maintaining, servicing, and commissioning industrial ammonia systems.
• Strong knowledge of common industrial safety practices and expectations, including experience with arc flash safety programs.
• Capability to be on-call outside of normal business hours for escalated incident support.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, relating technical issues to business leadership.
• Strong organizational, reasoning, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Proven ability to motivate and influence teams and manage conflict.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and technical prints.
• Preferred: Ammonia refrigeration systems CARO/CIRO.

Responsibilities

• Lead ammonia refrigeration maintenance and troubleshooting across the site.
• Coordinate with refrigeration contractors and HQ Engineering on maintenance activities.
• Develop and mentor E&F team, including onboarding and training.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and PPE usage; maintain safe work environment.

Skills

Ammonia systems

Safety practices

Arc flash

Communication

Leadership

Schematics

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Target's Ammonia Refrigeration Manager role oversees the reliability and safety of our ammonia refrigeration systems within a food distribution center. You will lead the E&F team, guide maintenance activities, and coordinate with third-party vendors to minimize downtime while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong knowledge of ammonia refrigeration, safety practices, and the ability to mentor technicians while communicating with leadership and HQ.