Ammonia Refrigeration Technician — 1st/3rd Shift

JBS USA; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilgrim’s is seeking an Ammonia Refrigeration Technician to maintain and service ammonia refrigeration systems and plant utilities, ensuring safe operation. Duties include PMs, documentation, and coordination with maintenance teams.

The role emphasizes readiness for Hazmat response, reading schematics, and performing mechanical/electrical troubleshooting on boilers, HVAC, and related equipment. Weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• RETA Certification or equivalent is a plus.
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical schematics/blueprints pertaining to ammonia systems.
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration systems and related plant utilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain refrigeration equipment and plant utilities (boilers, air compressors, pumps, motors, valves).
• Document daily repairs and PMs, and keep PSM paperwork up to date.
• Communicate with maintenance management to relay production information.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

Schematics reading

Hazmat readiness

Education

RETA Certification or equivalent training

Tools

Ammonia refrigeration equipment

Compressors and pumps

Control systems

Job description

Pilgrim’s is seeking an Ammonia Refrigeration Technician to maintain and service ammonia refrigeration systems and plant utilities, ensuring safe operation. Duties include PMs, documentation, and coordination with maintenance teams.

The role emphasizes readiness for Hazmat response, reading schematics, and performing mechanical/electrical troubleshooting on boilers, HVAC, and related equipment. Weekend work may be required.