Ammonia Refrigeration Systems Supervisor

Poultry Science Association, Inc.; Vernon (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Incentives

401(k) matching

Dental Insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Ammonia Systems Manager to oversee the safe, compliant operation of industrial refrigeration at a growing food processing business serving California and beyond. You will manage two-stage ammonia systems, compressors, and related equipment, ensuring regulatory compliance and continuous improvement in a HACCP-driven environment.

The role requires 5+ years in industrial ammonia refrigeration, strong knowledge of PSM/RMP, CalARP, and a track record leading

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial ammonia refrigeration experience.
• Experience managing or leading ammonia refrigeration programs in an industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of two-stage ammonia systems.
• Experience operating and troubleshooting ammonia compressors.
• Experience with systems containing less than 10,000 lbs of ammonia.
• Working knowledge of OSHA PSM and EPA RMP requirements.
• Experience participating in or managing mechanical integrity programs.
• Knowledge of refrigeration controls, valves, compressors, vessels, and safety devices.
• Experience developing PM programs and troubleshooting refrigeration issues.
• Ability to manage regulatory inspections and audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operation, maintenance, and optimization of ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, CalARP, and local regulatory requirements.
• Lead mechanical integrity, preventive maintenance, and reliability programs.
• Oversee ammonia compressors, condensers, evaporators, vessels, pumps, and refrigeration controls.
• Develop and maintain emergency response procedures and training programs.
• Coordinate inspections, audits, and regulatory reporting activities.
• Manage outside contractors and refrigeration service providers.
• Troubleshoot refrigeration issues and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain refrigeration documentation, SOPs, P&IDs, and operating procedures.
• Support capital projects, system upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and USDA requirements.
• Provide leadership to refrigeration operators and maintenance personnel.

Skills

Industrial ammonia refrigeration

Regulatory compliance

Troubleshooting ammonia systems

Team leadership

Preventive maintenance

PSM/EPA RMP knowledge

Mechanical integrity programs

Capital projects support

Food safety & USDA compliance

Vendor/contractor oversight

Education

IIAR/RETA certification (preferred)

CalARP familiarity (preferred)

Job description

Ammonia Refrigeration Systems Manager

A bit about us:

Embarking on a humble journey as a poultry farm supplying local supermarkets, this visionary enterprise has blossomed into a thriving multimillion-dollar food processing business. Starting with a modest family workforce of five, they have surged to new heights, becoming pioneers in the realm of processed and value-added meats. Today, their products encompass an impressive array of offerings, including Beef, Pork, Lamb, Veal, and an enticing selection of freshly prepared meals and marinated meats. To bolster their success, a dynamic team of leaders, boasting extensive food industry and CPG expertise, was carefully assembled to steer towards greatness. While scaling new horizons, the company remains steadfast to its core values and principles, forging a name synonymous with quality and excellence. Now, we grace supermarket shelves not only in California, the Pacific Northwest, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas, with expansion goals throughout the United States. With a relentless commitment to growth and innovation, this poultry farm turned industry leader is poised to redefine the culinary landscape and continue their remarkable legacy as a beacon of food excellence.

Why join us?

• Annual Bonus Incentives
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Job Details

Salary: $100,000 - $140,000 per year

We are seeking an experienced Ammonia Systems Manager to oversee the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of our industrial refrigeration systems. This individual will be responsible for managing all aspects of ammonia refrigeration, regulatory compliance, preventive maintenance, contractor oversight, emergency response planning, and continuous improvement initiatives within a food manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience operating and maintaining two-stage ammonia refrigeration systems, ammonia compressors, and facilities regulated under CalARP/PSM programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operation, maintenance, and optimization of ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, CalARP, and local regulatory requirements.
• Lead mechanical integrity, preventive maintenance, and reliability programs.
• Oversee ammonia compressors, condensers, evaporators, vessels, pumps, and refrigeration controls.
• Develop and maintain emergency response procedures and training programs.
• Coordinate inspections, audits, and regulatory reporting activities.
• Manage outside contractors and refrigeration service providers.
• Troubleshoot refrigeration issues and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain refrigeration documentation, SOPs, P&IDs, and operating procedures.
• Support capital projects, system upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and USDA requirements.
• Provide leadership to refrigeration operators and maintenance personnel.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial ammonia refrigeration experience.
• Experience managing or leading ammonia refrigeration programs in an industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of two-stage ammonia systems.
• Experience operating and troubleshooting ammonia compressors.
• Experience with systems containing less than 10,000 lbs of ammonia.
• Working knowledge of OSHA PSM and EPA RMP requirements.
• Experience participating in or managing mechanical integrity programs.
• Knowledge of refrigeration controls, valves, compressors, vessels, and safety devices.
• Experience developing PM programs and troubleshooting refrigeration issues.
• Ability to manage regulatory inspections and audits.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CalARP programs, preferably within California manufacturing facilities.
• Experience in the City of Vernon or similar heavily regulated environments.
• Experience with Freon systems (R-22, R-404A, R-407A, R-422A, R-507, R-134a, or similar refrigerants).

RETA Certification:

• CARO (Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator)
• CIRO (Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator)
• CRST (Certified Refrigeration Service Technician)
• CRES (Certified Refrigeration Energy Specialist)
• Provisional or Certified Refrigeration Technician
• GCAP certifications are also highly desirable.
• IIAR training and certifications preferred.

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