Refrigeration Specialist 6

Tyson Foods; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health benefits

Training opportunities

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Waterloo, IA is seeking an experienced industrial maintenance technician to operate and maintain ammonia refrigeration and related plant systems. You will work with HCFC, hot water, air compressors, and waste treatment, ensuring safe, reliable production and adherence to PSM and RMP standards.

This role offers hands-on training, opportunities to advance technician skills, and collaboration with a skilled team; travel minimal; relocation not offered; sponsorship not available.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Formal Air-conditioning Refrigeration Training preferred.
• RETA and IIAR Ammonia Refrigeration training preferred.
• 3+ years in Industrial Ammonia Refrigeration in a food plant preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical testing equipment and hand/power tools.
• Extensive knowledge of industrial safety procedures preferred.
• Ability to read P&ID diagrams and pass HAZ-MAT/EMR training.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain ammonia refrigeration, HCFC, hot water, air compressors, and waste treatment systems.
• Proactively monitor equipment to ensure safe, efficient facility operations.
• Follow OSHA PSM and EPA RMP standards.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and refrigeration systems.
• Collaborate with team members, management, operations personnel, and contractors.
• Participate in ongoing training and skills development.
• Support emergency response readiness and safety programs.
• Document work activities using maintenance software.

Skills

Ammonia refrigeration

Electrical testing

Hand & power tools

Industrial maintenance

PLCs & motor controls

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Air-conditioning Refrigeration Technical School

RETA Certification

IIAR Ammonia Refrigeration training

Tools

SAP PM

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Details: Join a critical operations team responsible for maintaining and supporting essential plant utility systems that help ensure safe, efficient, and reliable production. This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced ammonia refrigeration systems, HCFC systems, hot water systems, air compressors, waste treatment operations, and other key facility infrastructure. The successful candidate will play an important role in maintaining operational excellence while working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. Team members have opportunities to expand their technical expertise, participate in specialized training programs, and contribute to workplace safety initiatives. This position is ideal for individuals who are self-motivated, safety-focused, and eager to continue developing their skills in industrial maintenance and refrigeration operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain ammonia refrigeration, HCFC, hot water, air compressor, and waste treatment systems.
• Support safe and efficient facility operations through proactive equipment monitoring and maintenance.
• Follow OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA Risk Management Program (RMP) standards.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, and related systems.
• Collaborate effectively with team members, management, operations personnel, and contractors.
• Participate in ongoing training and technical skill development.
• Support emergency response preparedness and safety programs as required.
• Utilize maintenance and business software systems to document and manage work activities.

Requirements

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Formal training from an Air-conditioning Refrigeration Technical School is a plus.

RETA and IIAR Ammonia Refrigeration training is preferred.

Experience: 3 plus years Industrial Ammonia Refrigeration and equipment room experience in a food plant preferred; experience in the Air Conditioning Refrigeration industry a plus; industrial maintenance experience a plus.

Team members must have working knowledge of electrical testing equipment and basic hand and power tools.

Extensive knowledge of Industrial Safety procedures is preferred.

RETA I Certification and Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification preferred.

Must be able to read and understand Equipment and System P ID s.

Must be able to pass a HAZ-Mat physical and pass the training to be certified as an Emergency Responder Technician Level and participate on the Emergency Response Team.

Computer Skills: Must have a working knowledge of Windows based software such as Microsoft Excel and Word and the ability to learn and apply Tyson SAP- PM Plant Maintenance system.

Communication Skills: Must be able speak read and write fluently in English; and possess a high level of written and verbal communication skills critical thinking and problem-solving skills; and interact professionally with all levels of the organization.

Travel

Approximately one to two weeks travel per year is possible for training.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Special Skills

Knowledge of Industrial Maintenance including hydraulics pneumatics PLC s Motor Controls and shop equipment operation desired. Experience with Air Conditioning Refrigeration systems operation and maintenance a plus.

Additional Information

Sponsorship is not available.

Must reside in the United States.

This position is for local candidates within a 50-mile radius of the facility.

Relocation assistance is not available.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Work Shift: C Shift (United States of America)

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EEO

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

Benefits

• We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

Company Culture

Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations. Join us on the journey. At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work. To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.