Lead Ammonia Refrigeration Technician

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) and benefits package

Health, life, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. seeks an Ammonia Refrigeration Foreman to lead day-to-day operation, maintenance, and project coordination for the facility's ammonia refrigeration systems.

You will supervise technicians, enforce safety procedures, and coordinate with operations, engineering, contractors, and management to keep production on schedule. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in industrial ammonia refrigeration, experience with compressor and pump rebuilds, valve trains, control logic, and OSHA/EPA/IIAR

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial ammonia refrigeration experience.
• Familiar with compressor and pump rebuilds, valve trains and control logic.
• Experience in food manufacturing is a plus.
• IIAR Ammonia Refrigeration training preferred; RETA/CIRO/CRST licenses preferred.
• Able to interpret schematics/blueprints during troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operation and maintenance of ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Plan, supervise and mentor technicians; ensure work quality.
• Coordinate with operations, engineering, and contractors to meet production needs.
• Maintain safety programs per OSHA/EPA/IIAR; support PSM compliance.
• Perform CMMS entries and track parts usage; support continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Regulatory compliance

Troubleshooting

Maintenance planning

CMMS

Training

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent, Refrigeration/Mechanical preferred

Associates degree or certifications in Refrigeration/Mechanical

Tools

Parker RS

Danfoss Ammonia Valves

CMMS/SAP

Job description

Tyson Foods, Inc. seeks an Ammonia Refrigeration Foreman to lead day-to-day operation, maintenance, and project coordination for the facility's ammonia refrigeration systems.

You will supervise technicians, enforce safety procedures, and coordinate with operations, engineering, contractors, and management to keep production on schedule. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in industrial ammonia refrigeration, experience with compressor and pump rebuilds, valve trains, control logic, and OSHA/EPA/IIAR