Facilities Mechanic: Ammonia Refrigeration & Maintenance

Hilmar; Dalhart (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilmar Cheese Company in Dalhart, Texas is seeking a Facilities Mechanic to operate and maintain dairy plant equipment including ammonia refrigeration, boilers, HVAC, and water systems. You will perform preventative maintenance, analyze chemical treatments, and manage CMMS work orders while adhering to strict safety and food-safety policies.

The role requires about 1 year of industrial maintenance experience, ability to read P&ID diagrams, and capability to obtain required licenses and

Qualifications

• 1-year industrial maintenance experience.
• Ammonia refrigeration systems experience preferred; RETA CARO/CIRO certification within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain facilities equipment including ammonia refrigeration plants, boilers, HVAC, and water systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and analyze chemical treatment and deviations.
• Create and close work orders in CMMS and review equipment history and parts.
• Participate in safety teams and follow food safety policies.
• Read P&ID diagrams and comply with OSHA APR/SCBA requirements.
• Assist and mentor teammates and participate in training activities.

Skills

Ammonia refrigeration

P&ID knowledge

English proficiency

Team communication

Print reading

Welding & fabrication

Equipment maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

PFT/fit test readiness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Hilmar Cheese Company in Dalhart, Texas is seeking a Facilities Mechanic to operate and maintain dairy plant equipment including ammonia refrigeration, boilers, HVAC, and water systems. You will perform preventative maintenance, analyze chemical treatments, and manage CMMS work orders while adhering to strict safety and food-safety policies.

The role requires about 1 year of industrial maintenance experience, ability to read P&ID diagrams, and capability to obtain required licenses and