Refrigeration Technician I - 2nd Shift

High Liner Foods USA; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

High Liner Foods is seeking a Refrigeration Technician to manage ammonia refrigeration systems within a frozen food manufacturing environment. The role involves inspection, repair, and preventative maintenance to ensure safety and efficiency. Candidates should have extensive HVAC experience and strong teamwork skills. Join a company dedicated to health, safety, and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of HVAC and refrigeration experience, preferably with ammonia-based systems.
• Ability to handle technical duties along with administrative tasks.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Operate, inspect, and repair ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Provide scheduled maintenance for ammonia compressors and HVAC equipment.
• Assist with capital refrigeration projects and general building maintenance.

Skills

HVAC experience

Refrigeration maintenance

Collaboration

Scheduling preventative maintenance

Job description

As the

Refrigeration Technician, a typical day might include the following:

You will operate, inspect, and repair our ammonia refrigeration systems in a frozen food manufacturing environment in accordance with IIAR and ASHRAE standards while adhering to all state and local building codes and safety regulations.

• Provide planned, scheduled maintenance of equipment including ammonia compressors, air compressors, boilers, electrical controls, pumps, fans, and HVAC equipment to minimize unplanned outages, costly repairs, and production loss.

• Perform periodic inspections to locate and determine causes of malfunctions.

• Assist with all capital refrigeration projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget.

• Maintain, test, and inspect all plant fire prevention and emergency response systems and equipment.

• Assist with general building maintenance as required.

Must Haves:

• Minimum of 3 years of HVAC and refrigeration experience, preferably with ammonia-based systems.

• A passion for maintenance; ability to handle administrative and technological aspects alongside technical duties.

• Ability to collaborate with diverse skill sets and personality types.

• Knowledge of scheduling preventative maintenance, responding to issues, and prioritizing and delegating tasks.

• Legally authorized to work in the United States — relocation assistance available.

• At least 18 years old to work in the manufacturing environment, subject to verification post-job offer.

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Health, Safety & Wellness

High Liner Foods prioritizes safety and wellness through policies, programs, and practices focused on health and sustainability.

Recruitment Process

Our process is meaningful and efficient: potential candidates will be contacted for a preliminary phone interview, followed by behavioral-based interviews and/or a facility walk-through. All hires are conditional upon successful references, background checks, and drug testing.

High Liner Foods (USA), Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity & inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or marital status, genetic information, or other protected statuses. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request.