Industrial Ammonia Refrigeration Technician

Lineage; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Lineage in Des Moines, IA is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to install, maintain, repair machinery, refrigeration systems (ammonia, Freon/CO2), electrical systems, and building infrastructure. You will follow safety standards, conduct periodic testing, and log work in CMMS daily, collaborating with teams to ensure reliable operations in a cold and dynamic environment.

This role offers growth within Lineage and opportunities to contribute to safety and efficiency across multiple

Qualifications

• 4 years mechanical experience maintaining motorized lifts and equipment, warehouse, processing, and/or manufacturing equipment.
• In automated sites, 2 years pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical experience.
• 3 years industrial refrigeration experience (ammonia, Freon and/or CO2) or combination of experience and trade school.
• Refrigeration Operator 2 course and/or CIRO within 6 months of hire is the goal.
• Demonstrated knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC).
• Ability to read and interpret Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) may be required at some facilities.
• Process Safety Management (PSM) experience/training.
• Proficient computer skills including Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization and deliver technical results to a non-technical audience.
• Excellent problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work in temperatures as low as -20 Fahrenheit/-25 Celsius and up to 100 Fahrenheit/37 Celsius, with PPE.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs./23 kgs.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule and shift, including weekends if needed.
• Must be comfortable with various noise levels; some locations require Working at Height knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and perform evaluations and preventative and predictive maintenance on electrical apparatus, motors, wiring, electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment per electrical codes and standards.
• Maintain, repair and perform evaluations and preventative and predictive maintenance on refrigeration systems.
• Maintain, repair and perform evaluations and preventative maintenance on building infrastructure.
• Maintain, repair and perform evaluations and preventative maintenance on material handling equipment.
• Complete work order tasks and log into CMMS daily.
• Report inspections and maintenance activities to leadership daily.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Electrical systems

Refrigeration systems

P&ID reading

PSM experience

NEC knowledge

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Refrigeration Operator 2 or CIRO

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Lineage in Des Moines, IA is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to install, maintain, repair machinery, refrigeration systems (ammonia, Freon/CO2), electrical systems, and building infrastructure. You will follow safety standards, conduct periodic testing, and log work in CMMS daily, collaborating with teams to ensure reliable operations in a cold and dynamic environment.

This role offers growth within Lineage and opportunities to contribute to safety and efficiency across multiple