Ammonia Refrigeration Tech – Maintenance & On-Call

Vienna Beef; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Competitive Pay

Job summary

Vienna Beef in Chicago seeks a Maintenance Technician to keep ammonia refrigeration systems and associated equipment running reliably. You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose issues, and coordinate with contractors to meet safety standards and production needs.

Qualifications include toolbox ownership, 2+ years of hands-on experience, HVAC-R certification, and proficiency with ERP/CMMS software.

Qualifications

• Must have own toolbox and tools.
• 2+ years hands-on experience is a plus.
• Read, write and speak English; Spanish is a plus.
• Experience in repairing refrigeration systems, pipefitting and welding; system analysis.

Responsibilities

• Maintains ammonia refrigeration system and related equipment per management direction.
• Perform PMs and repairs on compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, vessels, valves.
• Coordinate with refrigeration contractors, electricians, and pipefitters to follow safety policies.
• Perform duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager and/or Maintenance Supervisor.
• Ensure continuous operation of facility utility systems and support production schedule.
• Assist in recordkeeping for PSM/RMP compliance and training.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics and plumbing.
• Use drawings/diagrams and vendor docs to complete PM documentation.
• Handle maintenance emergencies and maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Other duties as defined.

Skills

Toolbox ownership

Hands-on experience

Refrigeration repair

Pipefitting

Welding

System analysis

Reading diagrams

Education

HVAC-R Diploma

RETA Certification

Ammonia Operator 1 Certification

Ammonia Operator 2 Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP Software

CMMS Software

Job description

Vienna Beef in Chicago seeks a Maintenance Technician to keep ammonia refrigeration systems and associated equipment running reliably. You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnose issues, and coordinate with contractors to meet safety standards and production needs.

Qualifications include toolbox ownership, 2+ years of hands-on experience, HVAC-R certification, and proficiency with ERP/CMMS software.