Industrial Ammonia Refrigeration Technician with Stock

Echo Lake Foods, Inc.; Indiana; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Free Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Free Uniforms

Company Stock program

Job summary

Echo Lake Foods is seeking a NH3 Maintenance Technician to ensure safe and efficient operation of ammonia refrigeration and utilities in a refrigerated food production setting. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and compliance with IIAR/PSM/RMP standards.

Ideal candidates have a technical background, 3+ years in ammonia refrigeration, and the ability to work in cold environments. The position offers growth opportunities within a leading breakfast manufacturing company.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical training preferred.
• 3+ years of industrial ammonia refrigeration experience.
• RETA CIRO/CARO certification strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of PSM/RMP, IIAR, and refrigeration best practices.
• Ability to read P&IDs, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Skilled in troubleshooting, mechanical repair, and CMMS use.
• Comfortable working in cold, wet, or confined environments and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain ammonia refrigeration systems, compressors, condensers, and controls.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance per PSM/RMP and IIAR standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues; respond to alarms promptly.
• Conduct daily inspections and maintain required documentation.
• Support PSM/RMP compliance, audits, and safety training.
• Assist with plant utilities (boilers, air compressors, HVAC, water systems).
• Partner with production and maintenance teams to ensure system reliability.
• Follow all safety policies, including LOTO, confined space, and chemical handling.

Skills

Ammonia refrigeration

Troubleshooting

CMMS

P&IDs reading

Mechanical repair

IIAR knowledge

Reading schematics

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical training (preferred)

Tools

None

Job description

Echo Lake Foods is seeking a NH3 Maintenance Technician to ensure safe and efficient operation of ammonia refrigeration and utilities in a refrigerated food production setting. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and compliance with IIAR/PSM/RMP standards.

Ideal candidates have a technical background, 3+ years in ammonia refrigeration, and the ability to work in cold environments. The position offers growth opportunities within a leading breakfast manufacturing company.