Ammonia Refrigeration Tech — On‑Site Impact & Mastery

farmerfocus; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly payroll

Paid time off and sick leave

Medical coverage

Dental and vision plan options

401(k) plan with company match

HSA and FSA

Education reimbursement opportunities

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Career growth programs

Job summary

Farmer Focus is seeking a Refrigeration Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial refrigeration systems at the Liberty Plant. You will ensure ammonia systems, compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, and controls operate safely and reliably in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities include routine and non-routine maintenance, record-keeping, and training other refrigeration staff, with a strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5 or more years of industrial refrigeration experience required.
• Working knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems is required.
• Proven knowledge of refrigeration, high-pressure steam boilers, HVAC, controls, and the fundamentals of PSM/RMP required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the refrigeration cycle, refrigeration equipment, controls, and electrical systems.
• Maintain working knowledge of ammonia refrigeration equipment, including compressors, ammonia pumps, evaporative condensers, evaporators, vessels, valves, and related machinery.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, vessels, valves, and other equipment included in the ammonia refrigeration system.
• Maintain all required operational logs accurately and in a timely manner.
• Receive or transfer ammonia in all plant systems, as qualified.
• Perform routine maintenance on ammonia compressors, air compressors, ammonia liquid pumps, ammonia system controls, air system controls, air system drying equipment, and refrigeration system condensers.
• Monitor equipment operation and remain alert to excessive heat, vibration, noise, or other signs of malfunction.
• Report equipment malfunctions, hazards, wear, or unsafe conditions to the Refrigeration Manager.
• Repair or replace defective parts as needed to maintain equipment reliability and safe operation.
• Demonstrate understanding of and adherence to all work safety policies, procedures, and PSM/RMP requirements.
• Accurately complete requisition forms as needed to order parts and supplies and keep systems in good general repair.
• Check voltage, fuses, and resistance using a Volt-Ohm-Meter.
• Competently use and interpret technical documents, including maintenance manuals, schematics, procedures, repair documents, blueprints, and other related materials.
• Update and maintain control system P&IDs, SOPs, and preventive maintenance work orders.
• Assist in leading and training other refrigeration technicians in good engineering practices and recognized industry standards.
• Maintain a neat and orderly workstation and shop area.
• Participate in company training programs and make every effort to learn, develop, and upgrade skills required for the role.
• Participate on the PSM/safety committee as required.
• Serve as part of the Hazmat team as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ammonia refrigeration

Electrical controls

HVAC

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Volt-Ohm-Meter

Job description

Farmer Focus is seeking a Refrigeration Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial refrigeration systems at the Liberty Plant. You will ensure ammonia systems, compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, and controls operate safely and reliably in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities include routine and non-routine maintenance, record-keeping, and training other refrigeration staff, with a strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.