Ammonia Refrigeration Technician — Hands-On Maintenance Mastery

Lactalis Heritage Dairy Inc; Porterville (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lactalis Heritage Dairy Inc in Porterville, CA is seeking an Ammonia Refrigeration Technician to service and maintain ammonia refrigeration systems and components, ensuring safe operation and compliance with PSM and EPA rules. Reporting to the Utilities Manager, preferred candidates have 3 years of hands-on maintenance experience.

Responsibilities include maintaining HVAC and related systems, troubleshooting electrical devices, and upholding QRMP standards; PLC experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must work in a safe, sanitary and productive manner per LHD GMPs.
• Understanding of Anhydrous Ammonia Refrigeration systems.
• At least 3 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong electrical & mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints or other engineering drawings.
• Ability to read P&IDs, ladder logic and wiring schematics.
• Possess a strong personal safety philosophy and follow safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Follow ammonia refrigeration procedures to safely service and maintain equipment; assist with PSM and EPA compliance.
• Pump out, disassemble, repair, and reassemble refrigeration equipment; troubleshoot ammonia compressors.
• Maintain air compressors, boilers, generators, HVAC, and water chilling systems; report leaks; perform daily PMs and tests.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical devices; PLC experience is a plus.
• Use volt/amp meters to diagnose electrical malfunctions on equipment.
• Uphold QRMP standards as outlined in the plant documentation.

Skills

Ammonia refrigeration

Industrial maintenance

Electrical & mechanical aptitude

PSM compliance

Safety adherence

Job description

Lactalis Heritage Dairy Inc in Porterville, CA is seeking an Ammonia Refrigeration Technician to service and maintain ammonia refrigeration systems and components, ensuring safe operation and compliance with PSM and EPA rules. Reporting to the Utilities Manager, preferred candidates have 3 years of hands-on maintenance experience.

Responsibilities include maintaining HVAC and related systems, troubleshooting electrical devices, and upholding QRMP standards; PLC experience is a plus.