Ammonia Refrigeration Mechanic - Safety Focus

Pilgrim's; Natchitoches (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision, Medical, Dental after 60 days

Paid Time Off

401(k) company match

Base hourly salary

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Pilgrims is seeking a Refrigeration Maintenance Mechanic to join our production team on site. You will operate, fix, and maintain ammonia refrigeration equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and biosecurity guidelines and supporting continuous, high-quality poultry product output.

The role requires certification in ammonia refrigeration or equivalent training, plus experience reading P&ID diagrams and electrical schematics.

Qualifications

• Must be certified in ammonia refrigeration or related field.
• Technical training in ammonia refrigeration with documentation or 1 year experience.
• Understand basic refrigeration cycle and P&ID diagrams.
• Knowledge of PS&M related to refrigeration mechanics.
• Able to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot 110/220/480V circuits.
• Welding skills demonstrated; able to work in hot/cold environments and heights.

Responsibilities

• Operate and fix refrigeration equipment and maintain safety practices.
• Read P&ID diagrams and monitor refrigeration system components.
• Perform required paperwork for mechanical integrity of ammonia system.
• Work with refrigeration operators and follow all safety procedures.
• Be on call for plant emergencies and adapt to shift work.

Skills

Ammonia refrigeration

P&ID reading

PSM awareness

Basic mechanical skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Refrigeration Certification

Tools

Voltmeter / Ohmmeter

Amp probe

Electrical schematics

Job description

Pilgrims is seeking a Refrigeration Maintenance Mechanic to join our production team on site. You will operate, fix, and maintain ammonia refrigeration equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and biosecurity guidelines and supporting continuous, high-quality poultry product output.

The role requires certification in ammonia refrigeration or equivalent training, plus experience reading P&ID diagrams and electrical schematics.