Senior Ammonia Refrigeration Technician

Trident Seafoods Corporation; Anacortes (WA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Trident Seafoods Corporation in Anacortes, WA, seeks a Senior Refrigeration Mechanic to independently troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain industrial ammonia refrigeration and facility systems. You will serve as a technical resource to mechanics and operators, ensuring safe, reliable operation and compliance with safety, environmental, and PSM requirements.

The role requires an associate degree or 5+ years in refrigeration maintenance, with CIRO/CARO preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent OR 5+ years of related maintenance experience.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial ammonia refrigeration systems and controls.
• Ability to meet site safety programs (respiratory protection, lockout/tagout, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair complex ammonia refrigeration, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Inspect, test, and monitor refrigeration equipment for safe operation.
• Perform advanced repairs on compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, vessels, valves, and piping.
• Support equipment startup, shutdown, lockout/tagout, and return-to-service activities.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on refrigeration and facility systems.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical, controls, and instrumentation components.
• Plan work activities, identify parts and tools, and coordinate repairs.
• Maintain CMMS records, including repairs, inspections, and failure analysis.
• Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to mechanics and operators.
• Support PSM, mechanical integrity, emergency response, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Industrial refrigeration

Electrical controls

Safety compliance

Root cause analysis

CMMS knowledge

Mentoring

Process Safety Management

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

5+ years industrial refrigeration maintenance

CIRO/CARO certification (preferred)

Tools

CMMS software

Industrial controls

VFDs / drives

Job description

Trident Seafoods Corporation in Anacortes, WA, seeks a Senior Refrigeration Mechanic to independently troubleshoot, repair, install, and maintain industrial ammonia refrigeration and facility systems. You will serve as a technical resource to mechanics and operators, ensuring safe, reliable operation and compliance with safety, environmental, and PSM requirements.

The role requires an associate degree or 5+ years in refrigeration maintenance, with CIRO/CARO preferred.