Industrial Ammonia Refrigeration Technician

Shenandoah Valley Organic, LLC; Kerrville (TX); On-site; USD 87,394,944 - 114,616,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards package

Weekly payroll, paid time off and sick

Subsidized medical coverage

401(k) plan with company match

HSA and FSA options

Education reimbursement opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learning and career growth programs

Job summary

Farmer Focus seeks a Refrigeration Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial ammonia refrigeration systems. The role covers compressors, condensers, evaporators, and related equipment, with focus on safety, reliability, and plant performance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in industrial refrigeration, strong electrical/controls knowledge, and ability to read schematics. On-site work in Acorn with a team-focused, safety-driven environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years industrial refrigeration experience.
• Working knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Knowledge of refrigeration, high‑pressure steam boilers, HVAC, and PSM/RMP.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, manuals, and repair documents.
• Ability to maintain control system P&IDs, SOPs, and preventive maintenance work orders.
• Leadership and training ability for other technicians.
• Work effectively in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong understanding of refrigeration cycle, equipment, controls, and electrical systems.
• Maintain knowledge of ammonia refrigeration equipment, including compressors, ammonia pumps, evaporative condensers, evaporators, vessels, valves, and related machinery.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, vessels, valves, and other equipment in the system.
• Maintain all required operational logs accurately and timely.
• Receive or transfer ammonia in all plant systems, as qualified.
• Perform routine maintenance on ammonia compressors, air compressors, ammonia liquid pumps, and system controls.
• Monitor equipment operation and remain alert to excessive heat, vibration, noise, or other signs of malfunction.
• Report equipment malfunctions, hazards, wear, or unsafe conditions to the Refrigeration Manager.
• Repair or replace defective parts as needed to maintain reliability and safety.
• Apply technical skills to solve non‑routine mechanical and process issues.
• Adhere to all safety policies, procedures, and PSM/RMP requirements.
• Accurately complete requisition forms to order parts and supplies.
• Check voltage, fuses, and resistance using a Volt‑Ohm Meter.
• Use and interpret maintenance manuals, schematics, procedures, repair documents, blueprints, and other technical materials.
• Update and maintain control system P&IDs, SOPs, and preventive maintenance work orders.
• Assist in leading and training other technicians in engineering practices and industry standards.
• Maintain a neat and orderly workstation and shop area.
• Participate in company training programs and pursue skill development.
• Participate on the PSM/safety committee and serve on the Hazmat team as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ammonia refrigeration systems

PSM/RMP knowledge

Electrical controls

HVAC

Blueprints and schematics reading

Leadership and training ability

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting & preventive maint.

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Volt-Ohm Meter

Job description

Farmer Focus seeks a Refrigeration Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial ammonia refrigeration systems. The role covers compressors, condensers, evaporators, and related equipment, with focus on safety, reliability, and plant performance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in industrial refrigeration, strong electrical/controls knowledge, and ability to read schematics. On-site work in Acorn with a team-focused, safety-driven environment.