Ammonia Refrigeration Technician

Pictsweet Company; Clarksville (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Pictsweet Company in Clarksville, AR is seeking an Ammonia Refrigeration Technician to maintain and repair ammonia-based systems essential to production, processing, and storage. The role emphasizes safety, compliance with FDA/USDA/OSHA/EPA standards, and teamwork in a fast-paced food production environment.

The ideal candidate has 2–3 years of ammonia refrigeration experience, strong mechanical skills, and a commitment to safety in all tasks, including on-call and weekend rotations as needed.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or relevant technical training in Refrigeration/Mechanical/HVAC preferred.
• RETA Certification (CARO/CIRO/CRST) preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems and safety standards.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in refrigeration maintenance.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repair on ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Conduct inspections to ensure system efficiency, safety and compliance.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues in ammonia systems and implement fixes.
• Operate and monitor refrigeration control systems and support optimization.
• Assist in installation of new refrigeration equipment and system upgrades.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance and repair work.
• Respond to emergency calls and urgent repair requests.
• Collaborate with technicians to resolve complex issues and ensure safety.

Skills

Ammonia refrigeration

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Refrigeration/Mechanical/HVAC

RETA Certification (CARO/CIRO/CRST) preferred

Job description

Overview

Family owned and operated for over 75 years, Pictsweet is a frozen vegetable producer with agricultural roots. We are recruiting for an Ammonia Refrigeration Technician at Picsweet's Clarksville, AR facility. The Ammonia Refrigeration Technician plays a critical role in ensuring the efficiency, safety, and reliability of ammonia-based refrigeration systems that are crucial for production, processing, and storage operations. This is a safety sensitive position. The position demands a unique blend of technical expertise, hands-on problem-solving skills, and rigorous adherence to safety protocols for the production of quality food products manufactured under clean and safe conditions.

Responsibilities

• Ensurefull compliance with government agencies and internal standards including, but not limited to FDA, USDA, OSHA, EPA, DOT, HARPC, GMPs, Housekeeping, Allergen Segregation, etc.
• Perform regular maintenance and repairs on ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Conduct routine inspections to ensure system efficiency and safety.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues in refrigeration systems.
• Operate and monitor refrigeration control systems.
• Assist in the installation of new refrigeration equipment.
• Conduct periodic system performance tests.
• Collaborate with other technicians and team members to address and resolve system issues.
• Respond promptly to emergency calls and repair requests.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Maintain facility equipment to minimize operational downtime.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance and repair work.
• Assist with maintenance shop cleanliness, general cleanup, mobile equipment operations, maintenance to building and grounds, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or relevant technical training program in Refrigeration/Mechanical/HVAC systems preferred, but not required.
• Completion of relevant technical certification, RETA Certification (CARO/CIRO/CRST) preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Previous experience working with ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in refrigeration maintenance.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and technical skills.
• Effective problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Applicable knowledge in industry safety standards and regulations.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency with refrigeration control and monitoring systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to safety.
• Physical ability to perform tasks involving heavy lifting and working in various environmental conditions.
• Ability to conform to scheduling requirements, possibility of working rotating shifts and be on-call, including weekends and holidays, as needed.
• Capacity for physical laborin outdoor weather conditions, non-climate-controlled areas, and/or a 38-degree environment.
• Requires ability to maintain high level of alertness and concentration while performing safety-sensitive task.