Ammonia Refrigeration Technician

I8IS - Infiniti Software Solutions; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

I8IS - Infiniti Software Solutions is hiring an Ammonia Refrigeration Technician in Sterling, VA. The role focuses on operating, maintaining, and repairing industrial ammonia refrigeration systems within a food manufacturing setting.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on ammonia refrigeration experience, safety training, and the ability to work independently or with a team to ensure reliable plant operations. Certification in ammonia refrigeration and EPA Type II is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of ammonia refrigeration experience in an industrial refrigeration and food manufacturing environment.
• Ammonia refrigeration certification from GCAP or RETA.
• EPA Type II certification.
• Able to pass a respirator fit test and pulmonary function test.
• Able to complete a 24-hour HAZMAT training course.
• General maintenance, electrical, and electronic systems knowledge.
• Follow safety policies, GMPs, and PSM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate, test, troubleshoot, and repair ammonia refrigeration systems and ancillary equipment.
• Perform preventive and planned maintenance on ammonia refrigeration and utility systems.
• Operate and maintain spiral freezers.
• Maintain refrigeration and utility rooms per safety standards.
• Learn and perform ammonia system pump-down procedures as needed.
• Complete documentation including PSM mods, work orders, and logs.
• Maintain digital records for maintenance and refrigeration operations.
• Conduct daily inspections and monitor system temperatures.
• Perform tests on boilers and condenser towers.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout, GMPs, and SOPs.

Skills

General maintenance

Electrical systems

Electronic systems

Safety policies (GMP/PSM)

Respirator fit test

Education

GCAP/ RETA ammonia refrigeration certification

EPA Type II certification

Job description

Job Description: Ammonia Refrigeration Technician

Location

Sterling, VA, USA

Pay Rate

$33 per hour

Annualized Salary

$68,640 (based 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year) 9% Net 45 days 90 days

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Ammonia Refrigeration Technician to support the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial refrigeration and utility systems in a food manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with ammonia refrigeration systems, a strong understanding of industrial safety procedures, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of ammonia refrigeration experience in an industrial refrigeration and food manufacturing environment.
• Must hold an ammonia refrigeration certification from GCAP or RETA.
• Must hold an EPA Type II certification.
• Must be able to pass a respirator fit test and pulmonary function test.
• Must be able to complete a 24-hour hazardous materials (HAZMAT) training course.
• Working knowledge of general maintenance, electrical systems, and electronic systems.
• Ability to follow safety policies, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and Process Safety Management (PSM) regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, test, troubleshoot, and repair ammonia refrigeration systems, subsystems, and associated auxiliary equipment.
• Perform preventive and planned maintenance on ammonia refrigeration and utility systems.
• Operate and maintain spiral freezers.
• Maintain refrigeration and utility rooms according to established operational and safety standards.
• Perform or learn ammonia system pump‑down procedures required for repairing or replacing refrigeration components.
• Complete required documentation, including PSM‑related modifications, work orders, system changes, and refrigeration operating logs.
• Maintain accurate digital records for maintenance, refrigeration operations, and ammonia systems.
• Conduct daily inspections and monitor system temperatures and operating conditions.
• Perform chemical testing on boilers and condenser towers.
• Follow all safety policies, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), GMPs, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Maintenance or Refrigeration Manager.