Industrial Ammonia Refrigeration Technician - 2nd Shift

Dessert Holdings; Humble (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dessert Holdings is seeking an Industrial Refrigeration Technician (Ammonia) for the 2nd shift (2:00pm - 10:00pm) in Humble, TX. The role supports preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and emergency response for ammonia refrigeration systems in a manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance with safety, food, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include preventive and corrective maintenance, alarm response, contractor coordination, documentation, and adherence to GMP/HACCP protocols

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial ammonia refrigeration systems is required.
• Refrigeration schooling with 1+ year of related experience, OR 3+ years of relevant refrigeration experience without formal schooling.
• Welding and/or brazing experience.
• Electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and maintenance manuals.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Willingness to work overtime or extended hours as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance on industrial refrigeration equipment, including ammonia (NH3) and related systems.
• Receive, initiate, and complete preventive maintenance and scheduled work orders.
• Respond to refrigeration alarms, system issues, and emergency maintenance situations.
• Perform ammonia system pump-downs and system isolation when required.
• Coordinate outside contractors in accordance with safety and plant procedures.
• Assist with installation, maintenance, and repair of refrigeration and related equipment.
• Understand and comply with GMP, HACCP, food safety, and plant safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and work order documentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all times.

Skills

Ammonia refrigeration experience

Welding/Brazing

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading safety rules & manuals

Math skills

Overtime willingness

Refrigeration schooling

Education

Refrigeration schooling with 1+ year of related experience or 3+ years experience without schooling

EPA Type II Certification preferred

PSM training or certification a plus

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Dessert Holdings is seeking an Industrial Refrigeration Technician (Ammonia) for the 2nd shift (2:00pm - 10:00pm) in Humble, TX. The role supports preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and emergency response for ammonia refrigeration systems in a manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance with safety, food, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include preventive and corrective maintenance, alarm response, contractor coordination, documentation, and adherence to GMP/HACCP protocols