Certified Ammonia Refrigeration Technician

I8IS - Infiniti Software Solutions; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

I8IS - Infiniti Software Solutions is hiring an Ammonia Refrigeration Technician in Sterling, VA. The role focuses on operating, maintaining, and repairing industrial ammonia refrigeration systems within a food manufacturing setting.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on ammonia refrigeration experience, safety training, and the ability to work independently or with a team to ensure reliable plant operations. Certification in ammonia refrigeration and EPA Type II is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of ammonia refrigeration experience in an industrial refrigeration and food manufacturing environment.
• Ammonia refrigeration certification from GCAP or RETA.
• EPA Type II certification.
• Able to pass a respirator fit test and pulmonary function test.
• Able to complete a 24-hour HAZMAT training course.
• General maintenance, electrical, and electronic systems knowledge.
• Follow safety policies, GMPs, and PSM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate, test, troubleshoot, and repair ammonia refrigeration systems and ancillary equipment.
• Perform preventive and planned maintenance on ammonia refrigeration and utility systems.
• Operate and maintain spiral freezers.
• Maintain refrigeration and utility rooms per safety standards.
• Learn and perform ammonia system pump-down procedures as needed.
• Complete documentation including PSM mods, work orders, and logs.
• Maintain digital records for maintenance and refrigeration operations.
• Conduct daily inspections and monitor system temperatures.
• Perform tests on boilers and condenser towers.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout, GMPs, and SOPs.

Skills

General maintenance

Electrical systems

Electronic systems

Safety policies (GMP/PSM)

Respirator fit test

Education

GCAP/ RETA ammonia refrigeration certification

EPA Type II certification

Job description

I8IS - Infiniti Software Solutions is hiring an Ammonia Refrigeration Technician in Sterling, VA. The role focuses on operating, maintaining, and repairing industrial ammonia refrigeration systems within a food manufacturing setting.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on ammonia refrigeration experience, safety training, and the ability to work independently or with a team to ensure reliable plant operations. Certification in ammonia refrigeration and EPA Type II is required.