Ammonia Refrigeration Technician – Plant Utilities

Dessert Holdings; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Retirement contributions

Job summary

Dessert Holdings is seeking a skilled Refrigeration Technician (Ammonia) to maintain and optimize ammonia refrigeration systems, boilers, and plant utilities. Reporting to the Maintenance Managers, you will perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and collaborate with third‑party providers to keep equipment safe and compliant with SQF, HACCP, GMP, and Process Safety Management (PSM) standards.

The role requires hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment, strong

Qualifications

• 13 years of hands-on experience with ammonia refrigeration systems, natural gas-fired boilers, and compressed air systems.
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Familiarity with PLCs, process instrumentation, and process systems.
• Experience writing or following SOPs.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Intermediate computer skills (MS Office, Outlook).
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English (Spanish is a plus).

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance (PMs) on ammonia refrigeration systems and identify additional PM needs.
• Conduct routine inspections and support mechanical integrity programs.
• Perform minor repairs on ammonia system equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electro-mechanical issues.
• Support development and implementation of electronic PM systems.
• Partner with third-party vendors for specialized system maintenance.
• Assist with plant utility systems (boilers, compressed air, water systems).
• Collaborate with maintenance team on cross-functional projects and plant improvements.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory programs, including Risk Management Program (RMP).
• Support project work related to plant utility systems.
• Follow all safety, food safety, and quality standards.
• Immediately report any food safety or quality concerns.

Skills

Ammonia refrigeration systems

Natural gas-fired boilers

Compressed air systems

Process Safety Management (PSM)

Blueprints & schematics

PLCs & process instrumentation

SOPs development/following

Troubleshooting

Teamwork / collaboration

Independence / self-motivation

MS Office / basic IT

English literacy

Job description

Dessert Holdings is seeking a skilled Refrigeration Technician (Ammonia) to maintain and optimize ammonia refrigeration systems, boilers, and plant utilities. Reporting to the Maintenance Managers, you will perform preventive maintenance, inspections, and collaborate with third‑party providers to keep equipment safe and compliant with SQF, HACCP, GMP, and Process Safety Management (PSM) standards.

The role requires hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment, strong