Refrigeration Technician

Aequor; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food and beverage manufacturing sector seeks an Ammonia Refrigeration Operational Level Operator. The role involves maintaining and troubleshooting ammonia refrigeration systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and fostering continuous improvement in technical skills among operators. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and requires availability for various shifts.

Benefits

401(k)

Medical insurance

Qualifications

• 1 year of plant-specific industrial ammonia refrigeration experience.
• 2 years general maintenance experience.
• Experience with HAZWOPER certification and confined space training.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine system maintenance and inspections.
• Support compliance with Ammonia Refrigeration Management and OSHA requirements.
• Train entry-level operators and support safety programs.

Skills

Industrial ammonia refrigeration operation

Plant maintenance

Electrical systems troubleshooting

Education

Technical school diploma in related field

CARO or CIRO certification

Job description

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Base pay range

$34.00/hr - $36.00/hr

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Location: St. Charles, Missouri

Duration: Until 03/16/2026 with possibility to extend

Shift hours:

12-hour shift

1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM

2nd Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM

Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency events

Plant operation is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Job Description:

We strive to achieve zero human and food safety incidents, and it is every employee’s responsibility to support this vision. All employees are expected to follow the plant’s safety rules and understand and execute the plant’s food safety policy in every task they perform in order to comply with FSSC 22000 guidelines.

In the event of a human safety incident, every employee is responsible for contacting a supervisor. In the event of a food safety incident, employees are responsible for contacting a supervisor and a member of the quality department.

Summary Statement:

An Ammonia Refrigeration Operational Level Operator engages in the repair, operation, maintenance, and installation of industrial ammonia systems and equipment. Provides technical and problem-solving support for the plant and maintenance crews. Supports and develops others to drive continuous improvement of their technical and leadership capabilities. Committed to human and food safety. Consistently ensures the ammonia refrigeration team delivers on short- and long-term assignments. Ensures production schedules are met and all issues are resolved and communicated in a timely fashion. Inspects operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards. Executes preventive and/or predictive maintenance programs. This position is responsible for supporting regulatory compliance of all elements of the Ammonia Refrigeration Management (ARM) or OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Program and EPA Risk Management Plan (RMP) at the facility.

Responsibilities:

Have successfully performed at the entry-level position

Start and stop equipment

Adjust controls, actuate valves

Perform routine system maintenance

Perform system inspections and mechanical integrity checks

Utilize preventive and predictive maintenance systems

Execute Ammonia Refrigeration Management (ARM) or Process Safety Management elements and requirements

Demonstrate competencies to progress to Technical Level Certification

Participating extensively in Safety and Compliance programs

Provide direction and training to entry-level operators

Perform routine system maintenance, Pump Out,s following an approved procedure or plan

Participates in the required verification and updates of existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Support any new equipment installations

Perform equipment, device, or component calibration

Perform simple repairs or operational verification of safety controls and systems

Support equipment or component factory tolerance verification or adjustments

Support equipment startups requiring a Pre-Start-Up Safety Review

Understand and participate in the Management of Change (MOC) and Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) processes.

Assure daily log processes are utilized and effective

Participate in the Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis

Support the Safety Relief Valve program to assure that valves are correct and replaced as required

Support the condenser water treatment program to assure efficient condenser operation

Required Skills/Experience:

CARO or CIRO (Certified Assistant or Industrial Refrigeration Operator) – having passed the RETA CARO or CIRO exam, demonstrating the ability to operate and oversee the operation of an industrial refrigeration system

1 year of plant-specific industrial ammonia refrigeration operation and service experience

2 years of experience in general maintenance

Experience in industrial electrical systems maintenance, including troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance

HAZWOPER Hazardous Materials Technician (24-hour) certification and fit tested for respirator and SCBA

Trained in Confined Space, Hot Work, Mechanical Integrity, LOTO, Root Cause Analysis Programs

Ability to identify primary safety hazards of an ammonia refrigeration system

Access, utilize, and interpret mechanical specifications and standards of construction

Preferred Skills/Experience:

Technical school diploma in a related field

CPR/First Aid Certification

Experience with computerized maintenance management systems

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Food and Beverage Services, and Repair and Maintenance

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