Senior Ammonia Refrigeration Field Technician

Refrigeration Systems Construction and Service; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company truck

Fuel card

Medical coverage after 60 days

Dependent coverage after one year

Dental, vision, prescription options

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays, vacation, PTO

Per diem when traveling

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

Refrigeration Systems Construction and Service in Salinas, CA, is seeking experienced ammonia refrigeration service technicians with real field experience. You will troubleshoot, service, repair, and maintain industrial ammonia systems, read P&IDs and control drawings, and communicate findings clearly to customers and internal teams.

Join a team that values skilled tradespeople, offers a strong pay tier based on experience, travel and on-call opportunities, company truck and fuel card, and

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and safe work habits.
• Ability to work independently in the field while contributing to a professional team.
• Experience with compressors, controls, valves, motors, electrical troubleshooting, and system startups.
• RETA CARO/CIRO, OSHA, EPA Universal, welding, controls, or electrical experience valued, but practical field skill matters most.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel and participate in on-call service as needed.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, service, repair, and maintain industrial ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Diagnose issues involving compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, valves, controls, VFDs, and related equipment.
• Perform emergency service, leak response, preventive maintenance, system evaluations, and startup support.
• Read and work from P&IDs, electrical schematics, and control drawings.
• Communicate findings, repair needs, and recommendations clearly to customers and internal teams.
• Complete accurate field documentation and follow strong safety practices on every job.
• Help customers reduce downtime, improve reliability, and keep refrigeration systems operating as they should.

Skills

Ammonia refrigeration systems

Troubleshooting

Independent field work

Communication with customers

Safety practices

Equipment startup knowledge

Tools

Compressors

Controls

Valves

Motors and electrical troubleshooting

System startups

Job description

Refrigeration Systems Construction and Service in Salinas, CA, is seeking experienced ammonia refrigeration service technicians with real field experience. You will troubleshoot, service, repair, and maintain industrial ammonia systems, read P&IDs and control drawings, and communicate findings clearly to customers and internal teams.

Join a team that values skilled tradespeople, offers a strong pay tier based on experience, travel and on-call opportunities, company truck and fuel card, and