Compton MAINTENANCE/AMMONIA TECH

Kroger Family of Companies; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Family of Companies in Los Angeles seeks an experienced ammonia systems technician to maintain and inspect ammonia equipment, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. You will coordinate with management on emergency response and uphold company values of safety and integrity.

The role requires extensive refrigeration and maintenance experience, relevant certifications, and leadership in process controls and electrical systems. A focus on on-site safety and training is essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on refrigeration experience
• 5+ years of maintenance experience
• Operator I Certificate Required
• Excellent analytical, communication and mechanical skills
• Ability to pass a physical and respirator fit test
• RMP background (Risk Management Plan)
• PSM background (Process Safety Management)
• Knowledge in electrical and general mechanical systems
• 4+ years of continual ammonia (NH2) experience (Desired)
• Operator II & III Certificates (Desired)
• Strong leadership experience in process controls and electrical field (Desired)

Responsibilities

• Monitor operation set and control points, and daily events related to hazardous materials and refrigeration
• Conduct routine inspections of ammonia systems and equipment
• Comply with department policies and maintain a safe work environment
• Lead and support safety changes
• Partner with Maintenance supervisor to inspect ammonia equipment and determine root causes
• Operate ammonia equipment safely and efficiently
• Facilitate on-site training
• Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Mechanical skills

Education

Operator I Certificate

Job description

Responsible and accountable for maintaining ammonia systems, equipment and procedures. Coordinate with management, regarding the health and safety of all associates and the community in the event of an emergency involving federal regulated process. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety. RESPONSIBILITIES - Monitor operation set and control points, as well as daily events related to hazardous materials and refrigeration

• Conduct routine inspections of all ammonia systems an equipment

• Comply with all department and company department and policies and procedures that will include a safe work environment

• Lead and support safety changes

• Partner with Maintenance supervisor to routinely inspect ammonia equipment for deficiencies and determine root cause

• Operate ammonia equipment in a safe and efficient manner

• Facilitate continuous on-site training

• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum

4+ years of handson refrigeration experience

5+ years years of maintenance experience

Operator I Certificate Required

Excellent analytical, communication and mechanical skills

Ability to pass a physical and respirator fit test

Risk Management Plan, (RMP) background

Process Safety Management, (PSM) background

Knowledge in electrical and general mechanical systems

Desired

4+ years of continual ammonia (NH2) experience

Operator II & III Certificate

Strong leadership experience in process controls and electrical field

$35.15 - $40.65 per hour