Ammonia Refrigeration Technician (Traveling)

Job Description

Job Description

A leading manufacturing and distribution organization is seeking an Ammonia Refrigeration Technician to support multiple facilities throughout the Midwest and Southeast. This is a highly travel-focused role responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving industrial ammonia and Freon refrigeration systems across a multi-state operation. Candidates should have strong experience supporting large industrial ammonia systems and be comfortable serving as both a hands-on technician and a technical resource for multiple facilities. Company vehicle, travel expenses, lodging, and airfare are provided as needed.

Responsibilities:
* Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial ammonia and Freon refrigeration systems
* Perform preventative maintenance on compressors, pumps, motors, valves, oil systems, and related refrigeration equipment
* Respond to refrigeration system issues both remotely and on-site
* Conduct inspections and identify opportunities to improve system reliability and performance
* Perform compressor maintenance, oil changes, filter changes, pressure relief valve replacements, and equipment rebuilds
* Assist with refrigeration system installations and upgrades at new and existing facilities
* Maintain required documentation for inspections, repairs, and maintenance activities
* Manage refrigeration parts inventory and coordinate material requirements
* Support facility teams by serving as a technical resource for refrigeration-related issues
* Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements

Qualifications:
* 5+ years of hands-on experience working with industrial ammonia refrigeration systems
* Experience supporting ammonia systems rated at 200 horsepower or greater
* Ammonia refrigeration certification/license required
* Strong knowledge of both ammonia and Freon refrigeration systems
* Experience troubleshooting compressors, pumps, motors, valves, oil systems, and refrigeration controls
* Strong understanding of preventative maintenance and refrigeration system reliability
* Ability to work independently and travel extensively
* Valid driver's license
* Strong communication and troubleshooting skills