Senior Ammonia Refrigeration Systems Manager

Jobot; Vernon (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Incentives

401(k) matching

Dental Insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Ammonia Systems Manager to oversee the safe, compliant operation of industrial refrigeration at a growing food processing business serving California and beyond. You will manage two-stage ammonia systems, compressors, and related equipment, ensuring regulatory compliance and continuous improvement in a HACCP-driven environment.

The role requires 5+ years in industrial ammonia refrigeration, strong knowledge of PSM/RMP, CalARP, and a track record leading

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial ammonia refrigeration experience.
• Experience managing or leading ammonia refrigeration programs in an industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of two-stage ammonia systems.
• Experience operating and troubleshooting ammonia compressors.
• Experience with systems containing less than 10,000 lbs of ammonia.
• Working knowledge of OSHA PSM and EPA RMP requirements.
• Experience participating in or managing mechanical integrity programs.
• Knowledge of refrigeration controls, valves, compressors, vessels, and safety devices.
• Experience developing PM programs and troubleshooting refrigeration issues.
• Ability to manage regulatory inspections and audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operation, maintenance, and optimization of ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, CalARP, and local regulatory requirements.
• Lead mechanical integrity, preventive maintenance, and reliability programs.
• Oversee ammonia compressors, condensers, evaporators, vessels, pumps, and refrigeration controls.
• Develop and maintain emergency response procedures and training programs.
• Coordinate inspections, audits, and regulatory reporting activities.
• Manage outside contractors and refrigeration service providers.
• Troubleshoot refrigeration issues and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain refrigeration documentation, SOPs, P&IDs, and operating procedures.
• Support capital projects, system upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and USDA requirements.
• Provide leadership to refrigeration operators and maintenance personnel.

Skills

Industrial ammonia refrigeration

Regulatory compliance

Troubleshooting ammonia systems

Team leadership

Preventive maintenance

PSM/EPA RMP knowledge

Mechanical integrity programs

Capital projects support

Food safety & USDA compliance

Vendor/contractor oversight

Education

IIAR/RETA certification (preferred)

CalARP familiarity (preferred)

Job description

Jobot is seeking an experienced Ammonia Systems Manager to oversee the safe, compliant operation of industrial refrigeration at a growing food processing business serving California and beyond. You will manage two-stage ammonia systems, compressors, and related equipment, ensuring regulatory compliance and continuous improvement in a HACCP-driven environment.

The role requires 5+ years in industrial ammonia refrigeration, strong knowledge of PSM/RMP, CalARP, and a track record leading