Job Description

Ammonia Technician
Compton, CA

Position Overview
A leading distribution organization is seeking a skilled Ammonia Technician to oversee and maintain plant refrigeration and environmental systems. This role is responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of ammonia and HVAC equipment, conducting regular system inspections, handling hands-on preventative maintenance, and supporting health and safety standards across the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, inspect, and maintain plant ammonia refrigeration systems and associated equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Monitor operational set points, control points, and daily events related to refrigeration and hazardous materials.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on ammonia, HVAC, and electrical systems.
• Partner with the Maintenance Supervisor to inspect ammonia equipment for deficiencies and determine root causes.
• Conduct outdoor work and routine roof maintenance on facility refrigeration and HVAC units.
• Support compliance with all department, company, and federal regulatory standards governing hazardous processes.
• Facilitate continuous on-site safety training and lead safety improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with management regarding associate and community health and safety during regulated process events.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated hands-on experience working with industrial ammonia refrigeration systems.
• Proven experience in HVAC and electrical maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Strong background in mechanical and electrical preventative maintenance.
• Ability to work an overnight 3rd shift schedule (9:00 PM start, 5x8s), including regular weekends and holidays.
• Flexibility to complete an initial onboarding and training program across 1st shift (5:00 AM) and 2nd shift (1:00 PM) for approximately one month each.
• Ability to work comfortably in cold operating environments, perform outdoor maintenance, and work on facility roofs.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and punctuality.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a collaborative team structure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with root cause analysis and deficiency troubleshooting on large-scale cooling systems.
• Background in facilitating or leading safety procedures and compliance training.
• Familiarity with federal safety processes and emergency coordination procedures.

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