Ammonia Refrigeration Technician

A leading food manufacturing facility in South Atlanta is seeking an experienced Ammonia Refrigeration Technician to join the maintenance team. This role requires 5 to 7 years of hands-on experience operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining industrial ammonia refrigeration systems specifically within a high-volume food production plant.

The ideal candidate will be a technical expert capable of managing screw and reciprocating compressors, condensers, evaporators, and complex plant utility systems.

salary: $74,880 - $79,040 per year
shift: Second
work hours: 3 PM - 11:30 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

• Execute routine operation, preventative maintenance (PM), and predictive maintenance on industrial ammonia refrigeration equipment (including screw and reciprocating compressors, evaporators, condensers, and pumps).
• Work strictly within the guidelines of the facility's Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Programs (RMP). Monitor and test ammonia and fire suppression alarms in compliance with local and federal regulations.
• Perform sensory inspections (visual, auditory, and olfactory) for system leaks or malfunctions. Accurately document critical pressure, temperature, and fluid levels in daily logs.
• Diagnose mechanical, plumbing, and electrical faults on PLC/PC-based master refrigeration control systems. Complete corrective work orders (CWOs) cleanly and promptly.
• Assist production mechanics on utility-related maintenance across aseptic, retort, or packaging lines. Provide emergency response support for any hazardous chemical or ammonia leak situations

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment
• wearing steel toe shoes
• manual lifting up to 50lbs
• standing for 8 hours at one time
• working up to 5 hrs of overtime per week
• working weekends

Skills

• Refrigeration Maintenance
• Ammonia Refrigeration
• Mechanical Maintenance
• Blueprint Reading
• Electronic Maintenance
• Food Manufacturing
• Manufacturing

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 7 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.