Ammonia Refrigeration Technician – Travel‑Heavy, Hands‑On Leader

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Medical coverage

HSA seed

PTO: 3 weeks from day one

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking an Industrial Refrigeration Technician (Ammonia/R717) in Sunset Hills, MO. The role involves installing and commissioning ammonia refrigeration systems, troubleshooting complex equipment, and training plant staff to operate safely and efficiently.

You’ll lead safety efforts, read P&IDs and schematics, and work with customers to implement upgrades while traveling up to ~120 days per year.

Qualifications

• Ammonia refrigeration experience required.
• EPA 608 certification required.
• Willingness to travel up to ~120 days/year.
• Ability to read P&IDs/schematics and troubleshoot controls.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission ammonia refrigeration systems; perform charge, safeties checks, and turnover docs.
• Troubleshoot and optimize refrigeration equipment (compressors, evaporators, condensers, valves) and electrical systems; on-site and remote support.
• Lead with safety: LOTO, gas detection, ventilation, PPE; knowledge of IIAR/PSM preferred.
• Train operators and collaborate with customers; provide clear documentation and recommend upgrades.

Skills

Ammonia refrigeration

Electrical fundamentals

P&ID reading

PLC exposure

Clear communicator

Team orientation

Education

EPA 608 Certification

RETA CARO/CIRO familiarity

IIAR familiarity

Tools

Electrical tools

Mechanical tools

Job description

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking an Industrial Refrigeration Technician (Ammonia/R717) in Sunset Hills, MO. The role involves installing and commissioning ammonia refrigeration systems, troubleshooting complex equipment, and training plant staff to operate safely and efficiently.

You’ll lead safety efforts, read P&IDs and schematics, and work with customers to implement upgrades while traveling up to ~120 days per year.