Ammonia Refrigeration Tech – On-Call & Maintenance

Vienna Beef LTD; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; 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 LTD in Chicago, IL seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician to manage ammonia refrigeration systems, perform PMs, repairs, and coordinate with contractors to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires HVAC-R training, RETA certification preferred, and English fluency with Spanish a plus. This full-time position is on-site and on-call for emergencies to support production.

Qualifications

• Must have own toolbox & tools.
• 2+ years hands-on experience is a plus.
• Trade school with HVAC-R Diploma required.
• RETA Certification preferred.
• Ammonia operator 1 required; operator 2 preferred.
• Experience in repairing refrigeration systems, pipefitting & welding; reading diagrams.
• Proficient in MS Office; experience with ERP/CMMS.
• English reading/writing; Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintains ammonia refrigeration equipment including related building systems.
• Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, vessels, and valves.
• Coordinates with refrigeration contractors, electricians, and pipefitters while following safety policies.
• Supports Maintenance Manager/Supervisor and Engineering as needed.
• Keeps facility utilities running to meet production schedule; coordinates internal/external resources.
• Assists in recordkeeping and training for PSM/RMP compliance.
• Provides technical analysis and real-time data on refrigeration equipment status.
• Completes preventive maintenance documentation.

Skills

Own toolbox & tools

2+ years experience

English proficiency

Spanish a plus

Reading diagrams

Microsoft Office

Education

HVAC-R Diploma

RETA Certification

Tools

ERP CMMS Software

Job description

Vienna Beef LTD in Chicago, IL seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician to manage ammonia refrigeration systems, perform PMs, repairs, and coordinate with contractors to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires HVAC-R training, RETA certification preferred, and English fluency with Spanish a plus. This full-time position is on-site and on-call for emergencies to support production.