Industrial Ammonia Refrigeration Technician

Cuisine Solutions; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cuisine Solutions is seeking an Ammonia Refrigeration Technician to join our global team. The ideal candidate will operate, test, troubleshoot, and repair ammonia refrigeration systems and related utilities across our food manufacturing facilities.

The role requires 2 years of ammonia refrigeration experience, EPA Type II and GCAP/RETA certifications, and ability to pass respirator fit and hazmat tests. Emphasis on safety, GMPs, and proactive maintenance in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years ammonia refrigeration experience in an industrial refrigeration environment and food manufacturing facility.
• Must pass respirator fit test and Pulmonary function test as well as 24-hour hazmat class.
• Must have Ammonia Certification from GCAP or RETA
• Must have EPA Type II certification

Responsibilities

• Operation, testing, troubleshooting and repair of the ammonia refrigeration system, its sub-systems, and all auxiliary processes and/or equipment related to the operation of the refrigeration system.
• Perform planned maintenance on all ammonia refrigeration and utility systems.
• Experience with operating and maintaining spiral freezers.
• Maintains the material integrity of the Refrigeration and utility rooms in accordance with established best practices.
• Must be able to perform or capable of learning ammonia system pump downs for repairing / replacing ammonia refrigeration parts etc.
• Complete all applicable documentation as required and directed by Dept. manager including but not limited to: PSM-related modifications or changes, Work Orders (WO's), refrigeration system and operation notes.
• Automate and digitize all necessary maintenance, refrigeration, and ammonia records.
• Adheres to all Company policies including but not limited to safety, GMP's and SOP's.
• Daily rounds and inspections of Temperatures and Condition of Ammonia System.
• Perform chemical test on boilers as well as Condenser towers.
• Any other duties assigned by Maintenance / Refrigeration Manager

Job description

Cuisine Solutions is seeking an Ammonia Refrigeration Technician to join our global team. The ideal candidate will operate, test, troubleshoot, and repair ammonia refrigeration systems and related utilities across our food manufacturing facilities.

The role requires 2 years of ammonia refrigeration experience, EPA Type II and GCAP/RETA certifications, and ability to pass respirator fit and hazmat tests. Emphasis on safety, GMPs, and proactive maintenance in a collaborative environment.