Ammonia Refrigeration Systems Supervisor

Leoforce; Vernon (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401(k) match

Dental insurance

Assistance program

Flexible spending

Health insurance

HSA

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a seasoned Ammonia Refrigeration Systems Supervisor in Vernon, CA. The role oversees safe, compliant operation of industrial ammonia systems, including two-stage configurations, compressors, and related equipment.

You will drive regulatory compliance, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement in a food manufacturing setting. Responsibilities include leading maintenance programs, coordinating audits, and supervising refrigeration operators.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in industrial ammonia refrigeration.
• Experience leading ammonia refrigeration programs.
• Strong understanding of two-stage ammonia systems.
• Experience with ammonia compressors and troubleshooting.
• CalARP/PSM knowledge and regulatory experience.
• PM programs development and maintenance.
• Ability to manage regulatory inspections and audits.
• Knowledge of safety devices and controls.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Industrial ammonia refrigeration

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

CalARP/PSM knowledge

Troubleshooting systems

Preventive maintenance

Regulatory inspections

Food safety awareness

Job description

Ammonia Refrigeration Systems Supervisor

Vernon,CA, US

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level

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

Job Details

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.

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 survived to new heights, becoming pioneers in the realm of processed and value-added meats. Today, the their products encompasses 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