Ammonia Refrigeration Technician — Safety‑Focused Career

Pilgrim's; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 99,187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid sick leave and vacation

401(k) with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Pilgrim's is seeking a qualified Refrigeration Technician for our Canton, GA facility. You will maintain, repair, and optimize ammonia refrigeration systems and related equipment to ensure safe, efficient operation in a high-demand production environment.

Responsibilities include diagnostic troubleshooting, calibration, preventive maintenance, and adherence to Process Safety Management (PSM) and safety policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-4 years of experience in ammonia or Freon refrigeration, boiler operations, and/or compressed air systems preferred.
• Clear understanding of refrigerant expansion and pressure-temperature relationships.
• Ability to direct and train operators.
• Working knowledge of departmental computer systems and PCs.
• Must be willing and able to serve as a Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Team Member.
• Must pass CARO and/or CIRO operator certifications, or be willing to obtain certification.
• Ability to read and use dial gauges, micrometers, and precision measuring instruments for alignment of motors, pumps, and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, rebuild, and adjust ammonia refrigeration systems and related equipment.
• Analyze, calibrate, replace, repair, and rebuild equipment and machinery in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain all required personal tools and demonstrate the ability to safely use hand tools and industrial shop equipment.
• Supply personal hand tools necessary to operate systems, perform preventive maintenance inspections, and complete repairs.
• Comply with all company safety policies and procedures.
• Participate as a member of the Process Safety Management (PSM) Team and maintain respirator fit testing requirements.
• Perform routine rounds and inspections throughout the shift across the entire ammonia refrigeration system.
• Safely isolate and pump down any section of refrigeration systems.
• Perform line opening procedures in accordance with safety protocols.
• Receive and transfer ammonia within plant systems as qualified.
• Perform routine maintenance on ammonia compressors and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical controls on refrigeration and ammonia systems.
• Maintain engine rooms, compressor rooms, and roof areas in a clean and organized condition.
• Work a swing shift schedule as required.

Skills

Ammonia refrigeration

Refrigeration theory

Train operators

Computer systems

HAZMAT awareness

Education

High school diploma

Equivalent qualification

Tools

Dial gauges

Micrometers

Precision tools

Hand tools

Industrial shop equipment

Job description

Pilgrim's is seeking a qualified Refrigeration Technician for our Canton, GA facility. You will maintain, repair, and optimize ammonia refrigeration systems and related equipment to ensure safe, efficient operation in a high-demand production environment.

Responsibilities include diagnostic troubleshooting, calibration, preventive maintenance, and adherence to Process Safety Management (PSM) and safety policies.