Ammonia Refrigeration Technician — Growth & Safety Focus

Primal Pet Foods; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match up to 4%

Employee referral bonus program

Attendance incentives

Paid vacation & sick time

8 paid company holidays per year

Low-cost medical insurance

Competitive dental, vision & coverage

Discounted pet insurance

Career growth opportunities & ongoing

Job summary

Primal Pet Group in Abilene, Texas seeks an Ammonia Refrigeration Technician to oversee and maintain the ammonia refrigeration system installed in 2022. You will troubleshoot equipment, analyze performance data, and support safety programs in a manufacturing environment.

The role requires 2+ years of industrial refrigeration experience, possible RETA certification, and the ability to work shifts and wear respirators when needed. Join a team focused on safety and reliability in our Abilene plant.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industrial refrigeration/HVAC/R experience
• 1 year experience with anhydrous ammonia (R717) preferred
• RETA 1&2 certification preferred or willing to become certified
• High school diploma or GED required
• Able to pass pre-employment drug screen and physical tests
• Must be able to wear a respirator and pass a fit test
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
• Excellent reading/writing/speaking English

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations and maintenance of the ammonia refrigeration system serving the Abilene facility
• Perform routine and emergency service on ammonia equipment
• Analyze data from reporting systems to identify trends and potential failures
• Troubleshoot ammonia equipment as needed
• Support the plant PSM (Process Safety Management) program
• Operate within safety rules and company policies
• Mentor/train technicians for refrigeration backup
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager
• Work at heights when necessary
• Perform freezer evaporator defrosts and maintain storage equipment
• Repair and maintain HVAC and industrial refrigeration
• Operate using ammonia full-face gas mask with company certification

Skills

Lockout/tagout procedures

Electrical troubleshooting

Safety policy adherence

Data analysis for trends

Time management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree in ammonia refrigeration or equivalent

RETA 1&2 certification preferred

Tools

Control/Alarm systems knowledge

Screw/reciprocating compressors knowledge

Industrial ammonia troubleshooting tools

Job description

Primal Pet Group in Abilene, Texas seeks an Ammonia Refrigeration Technician to oversee and maintain the ammonia refrigeration system installed in 2022. You will troubleshoot equipment, analyze performance data, and support safety programs in a manufacturing environment.

The role requires 2+ years of industrial refrigeration experience, possible RETA certification, and the ability to work shifts and wear respirators when needed. Join a team focused on safety and reliability in our Abilene plant.