Ammonia Refrigeration Manager: Lead Techs & Safety

Praxis, Inc.; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Suite of Benefits

Job summary

Stahlbush Island Farms in Corvallis, OR, seeks a Refrigeration Manager to oversee installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of industrial ammonia refrigeration systems. You will lead technicians, coordinate projects, ensure safety compliance, and support food safety across all shifts.

The role requires extensive refrigeration expertise, leadership, strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to read blueprints.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with commercial/industrial ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Leadership or supervisory experience in ammonia refrigeration.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Knowledge of refrigeration controls, compressors, condensers, evaporators.
• EPA certification and licenses.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Capable of physical work in a hands-on role.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, mentor, and train refrigeration technicians and apprentices on technical skills and safety procedures.
• Install, maintain, diagnostics, and repair ammonia refrigeration/HVAC systems.
• Plan and oversee preventive maintenance programs with CMMS coordination.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and provide technical support.
• Ensure safety regulations compliance and promote safety culture.
• Manage work orders, schedules, labor, and project timelines; assist budgeting.
• Coordinate with customers, vendors, contractors and internal teams.
• Monitor inventory and order parts and supplies.
• Conduct quality inspections to meet industry standards.
• Generate innovative approaches to problems and adapt to changes.

Skills

Industrial refrigeration

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Refrigeration equipment

EPA certification

Blueprints & manuals

Communication

Physical work

Job description

Stahlbush Island Farms in Corvallis, OR, seeks a Refrigeration Manager to oversee installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of industrial ammonia refrigeration systems. You will lead technicians, coordinate projects, ensure safety compliance, and support food safety across all shifts.

The role requires extensive refrigeration expertise, leadership, strong diagnostic skills, and the ability to read blueprints.