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 Ammonia Refrigeration Systems Manager in Vernon, CA to oversee safe, compliant operation of industrial refrigeration systems in a food manufacturing context.

The role requires leading ammonia refrigeration programs, maintaining regulatory compliance (OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, CalARP), and driving continuous improvement across maintenance, reliability, and safety initiatives in a highly regulated facility.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial ammonia refrigeration experience.
• Experience 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

Ammonia refrigeration experience

Program leadership

Two-stage ammonia systems

Ammonia compressors troubleshooting

Regulatory knowledge (PSM/RMP)

Mechanical integrity programs

Refrigeration controls & safety

PM program development

Regulatory inspections management

Job description

Jobot is seeking an Ammonia Refrigeration Systems Manager in Vernon, CA to oversee safe, compliant operation of industrial refrigeration systems in a food manufacturing context.

The role requires leading ammonia refrigeration programs, maintaining regulatory compliance (OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, CalARP), and driving continuous improvement across maintenance, reliability, and safety initiatives in a highly regulated facility.