Ammonia Refrigeration Technician - Level 1

The Pictsweet Company; Texas; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pictsweet Company is seeking an experienced Refrigeration Technician to operate, troubleshoot, and repair ammonia refrigeration systems in our Texas facilities. The role requires adherence to SOPs and industrial safety standards, while maintaining equipment performance and safety.

Responsibilities include operating compressors and auxiliaries, maintaining boilers and water treatment, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring accurate log records.

Qualifications

• 3 years industrial experience operating anhydrous ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, signs, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures.
• Willing to work 12-hour shifts, 6–7 days a week including weekends and holidays.
• Hazmat responder eligibility and ability to pass a pulmonary test.

Responsibilities

• Operate ammonia refrigeration system compressors, defrosts, condensers, evaporators, pumps, valves and motors.
• Maintain boilers, steam equipment and water treatment system.
• Repair valves, fans, pumps, conveyors, air compressors and related components.
• Monitor gauges, temperatures, pressures and related readings.
• Perform preventive maintenance per the Process Safety Management program.
• Log readings and keep records of pressures and temperatures.
• Follow safety guidelines and wear PPE.
• Keep work areas clean, neat and organized.
• Collaborate with other departments.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Safety procedures

Troubleshooting

Equipment operation

Education

Vocational training

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

The Pictsweet Company is seeking an experienced Refrigeration Technician to operate, troubleshoot, and repair ammonia refrigeration systems in our Texas facilities. The role requires adherence to SOPs and industrial safety standards, while maintaining equipment performance and safety.

Responsibilities include operating compressors and auxiliaries, maintaining boilers and water treatment, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring accurate log records.