Ammonia Refrigeration Maintenance Lead

The Ammonia Refrigeration Maintenance Lead is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and ensuring the reliable operation of ammonia refrigeration systems. This is a hands-on technical lead role requiring deep ammonia refrigeration expertise, independent decision-making, and the ability to direct the work of others when the Maintenance Supervisor is unavailable. This is a newly created position at a brand new facility, giving the right candidate the opportunity to build the maintenance standard from the ground up.

Ammonia Refrigeration Maintenance Lead Salary and Benefits:

Base salary: $95,000 to $105,000 annually. Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates. Discretionary profit-sharing bonuses after one year. Health, vision, dental, and life insurance. HSA with up to $1,500 employer match annually. Employees pay $15/month for self, $25/month per dependent. 401(k) with generous employer match. Paid leave, vacation, holidays, and parental leave.

Ammonia Refrigeration Maintenance Lead Key Responsibilities:

Ammonia Refrigeration System Maintenance:

Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair ammonia refrigeration systems to ensure continuous and efficient facility operation.

Lead Coverage:

Serve as acting lead when the Maintenance Supervisor is unavailable, directing team workflow and priorities.

Emergency Response:

Respond to emergency repairs as needed, including on-call availability for nights and weekends on a rotating schedule.

Regulatory Compliance:

Ensure the facility remains in compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory standards applicable to ammonia refrigeration systems.

Preventive Maintenance:

Develop and maintain accurate preventive maintenance records and documentation.

PLC Operations:

Operate and troubleshoot PLC systems to support facility performance.

Welding:

Perform hands-on MIG and TIG welding as required.

Safety:

Follow all OSHA protocols and PPE requirements, and represent the company professionally in all interactions with employees, government agencies, growers, and customers.

Ammonia Refrigeration Maintenance Lead Qualifications & Skills:

Minimum 5 years of hands-on ammonia refrigeration system maintenance and repair experience in a cooling, produce, or agricultural environment.

RETA CARO

certification required; CIRO strongly preferred. MIG and TIG welding certifications required. Strong electrical and mechanical skills including PLC operation and troubleshooting. Experience with regulatory compliance specific to ammonia refrigeration systems. Ability to work independently and make sound maintenance decisions with minimal supervision. Comfortable in a physically demanding environment including cold temperatures (~32-34°F), heavy lifting, and sustained physical activity. Valid driver's license with a clean driving record required. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. High school diploma or GED required.