Senior Refrigeration & Utilities Technician (Ammonia)

Perdue Farms; Accomac (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx

401(k) with employer match

Disability insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Perdue Foods is seeking a Refrigeration and Utilities Technician III to operate and maintain industrial ammonia refrigeration and utilities systems. You will troubleshoot, optimize performance, and support continuous improvement across utilities processes.

This role offers growth through advanced maintenance certifications and specialized training. Shift options include 2nd shift; overtime may be available, with a competitive benefits package and performance-based bonus potential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with equivalent experience.
• 5–8 years in industrial maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Expert in hydraulics, mechanics, electrical concepts and refrigeration/utilities systems.
• Intermediate proficiency with PLC.
• Hold RETA Operator Lvl I/CARO and Lvl II/CIRO certifications maintained via RETA CE.
• Hold Perdue Farms QEW Certification.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and repairs complex machinery, conducts preventive maintenance and ensures production efficiency.
• Provides support around equipment/system reliability.
• Performs maintenance on refrigeration/utilities systems, startups or shutdowns as needed.
• Responds to equipment/system breakdowns in a timely manner.
• Complies with safety standards and quality protocols to ensure production exceeds standards.
• Collaborates with production or maintenance teams to improve reliability.
• Reports unusual, inefficient, or dangerous situations promptly.
• Maintains clear work records and reports in writing and verbally.

Skills

Hydraulics

Mechanics

Electrical concepts

Refrigeration/utilities systems

PLC

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-year Technical Degree in Engineering

RETA Operator Lvl I/CARO & RETA Operator Lvl II/CIRO Certification

Perdue Farms QEW Certification

Job description

Perdue Foods is seeking a Refrigeration and Utilities Technician III to operate and maintain industrial ammonia refrigeration and utilities systems. You will troubleshoot, optimize performance, and support continuous improvement across utilities processes.

This role offers growth through advanced maintenance certifications and specialized training. Shift options include 2nd shift; overtime may be available, with a competitive benefits package and performance-based bonus potential.