Industrial Ammonia Refrigeration Technician — On-Call

EmergencyMD; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

EmergencyMD is seeking a Refrigeration Technician to support three cooling facilities in Salinas, CA and Yuma, AZ. You will perform preventative maintenance on ammonia refrigeration equipment, monitor systems, and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and control issues to ensure safe, efficient operation.

You will work with the Senior Refrigeration Manager, uphold Cal-OSHA/PSM safety standards, and maintain CMMS records while mentoring junior staff and ensuring high-quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of industrial ammonia refrigeration maintenance experience.
• RETA/CIRO certification preferred.
• IIAR training or certifications a plus.
• HAZMAT training and certification required.
• Must meet breathing requirements and fit test for full-face respirator.
• Hands-on experience with cooling processes, ammonia refrigeration, vacuum systems, and condensers.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance inspections on refrigeration equipment, motors, hydraulics, and related components.
• Monitor ammonia refrigeration and fire protection equipment, alarms, and related systems.
• Troubleshoot refrigeration, electrical, mechanical, and controls systems to root cause and implement repairs.
• Maintain operational settings (superheat, pressure, defrost cycles) for optimal performance.
• Follow safety procedures under Cal-OSHA and PSM; maintain CMMS records.
• Train and mentor less experienced technicians and review work for quality.

Skills

Industrial refrigeration

Electrical testing

Hydraulics

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

RETA/CIRO certification

IIAR training

HAZMAT training

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

EmergencyMD is seeking a Refrigeration Technician to support three cooling facilities in Salinas, CA and Yuma, AZ. You will perform preventative maintenance on ammonia refrigeration equipment, monitor systems, and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and control issues to ensure safe, efficient operation.

You will work with the Senior Refrigeration Manager, uphold Cal-OSHA/PSM safety standards, and maintain CMMS records while mentoring junior staff and ensuring high-quality workmanship.