Ammonia Refrigeration Technician I — Growth & Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

8 Paid Company Holidays

Low-Cost Medical Insurance

Dental, Vision & Supplemental Coverage

Discounted Pet Insurance

Career Growth Opportunities

Ongoing Training

Job summary

Primal Pet Group in Abilene, Texas is seeking an experienced Ammonia Refrigeration Technician to operate and maintain our ammonia refrigeration system installed in 2022. The role requires understanding system purpose, safe operation, and sound judgment.

You will perform routine and emergency service, analyze data, troubleshoot equipment, support the Process Safety Management program, and mentor other technicians.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of industrial refrigeration / HVAC/R experience.
• Minimum of 1 year experience with anhydrous ammonia (R717) preferred.
• RETA 1&2 certification preferred or willing to become certified.
• Basic computer experience.
• Ability to effectively manage time and complete delegated work within a specified timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations and maintenance of the ammonia refrigeration system.
• Perform routine and emergency services on ammonia refrigeration equipment.
• Analyze data from reporting systems to identify trends and predict potential failures.
• Troubleshoot ammonia equipment as needed.
• Support the plant Process Safety Management system (PSM).
• Perform all work within safety rules and regulations.
• Mentor/train other technicians for refrigeration backup.
• Work at heights when necessary.
• Perform freezer evaporator defrosts as needed.
• Repair and maintain industrial refrigerated storage equipment and HVAC.
• Perform basic duties using ammonia full-face gas mask (company certification required).

Skills

Time management

Safety compliance

Electrical troubleshooting

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree in ammonia refrigeration

Tools

Lockout-tagout procedures

Control/alarm systems

Ammonia refrigeration equipment

Job description

Primal Pet Group in Abilene, Texas is seeking an experienced Ammonia Refrigeration Technician to operate and maintain our ammonia refrigeration system installed in 2022. The role requires understanding system purpose, safe operation, and sound judgment.

You will perform routine and emergency service, analyze data, troubleshoot equipment, support the Process Safety Management program, and mentor other technicians.