Ammonia Refrigeration Technician: Utilities & Maintenance

Land O'Lakes; Hicksville (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Land O’Lakes Dairy Foods division seeks an Industrial Refrigeration Technician to support ammonia engine room operations, preventive maintenance, and utility systems.

Work hours are 1:30 PM – 10:00 PM with weekends/overtime as needed; responsibilities include monitoring refrigeration equipment, performing maintenance, and contributing to safety and continuous improvement across glycol systems, towers, boilers, and HVAC.

Qualifications

• Industrial maintenance, utilities, refrigeration, or manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read P&IDs, manuals, and technical drawings.
• Strong mechanical and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Perform routine inspections and operator rounds.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues.
• Respond to alarms and abnormal operating conditions.
• Support emergency response activities as required.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Maintain compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, valves, and related equipment.
• Complete work orders and maintenance records.
• Operate and maintain utility equipment, including cooling towers and HVAC systems.
• Follow OSHA, EPA, PSM, and company safety requirements.
• Participate in incident investigations and PHA/PSSR activities.
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space, hot work, and other safe work practices.
• Promote a strong safety culture and continuous improvement.

Skills

Industrial maintenance experience

Mechanical troubleshooting

Communication & teamwork

Refrigeration knowledge

Education

RETA certification or equivalent training

Job description

The Land O’Lakes Dairy Foods division seeks an Industrial Refrigeration Technician to support ammonia engine room operations, preventive maintenance, and utility systems.

Work hours are 1:30 PM – 10:00 PM with weekends/overtime as needed; responsibilities include monitoring refrigeration equipment, performing maintenance, and contributing to safety and continuous improvement across glycol systems, towers, boilers, and HVAC.