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.