Ammonia Refrigeration Operator

1 month ago


Birmingham, United States Gpac Full time

gpac is working with a client company located in Knoxville,TN who is seeking an Ammonia Refrigeration Operator for their food production facility 

This position is responsible for operating the ammonia refrigeration system at a food processing facility, including start-up, shut down, and manipulation of machine setpoints. An ammonia refrigeration operator must possess thorough operational knowledge and understanding of industrial ammonia refrigeration systems. 

Responsibilities and Duties of an Ammonia Refrigeration Operator:

  • Perform start-up and shut down procedures of ammonia refrigeration system.
  • Maintain good written records on daily log sheets.  Conduct daily inspections on refrigeration equipment.  Walk system piping daily.
  • Monitor and maintain oil levels on ammonia compressors.  Drain oil-pots on vessels regularly.
  • Perform preventive maintenance tasks on ammonia refrigeration equipment, including compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, motors, auto-purgers, valve groups, fuses, electrical disconnects, etc.
  • Assist technicians with troubleshooting and repairing ammonia refrigeration systems, including valve groups, pumps, motors, fans, compressors, solenoids, electrical disconnects, fuses, auto-purgers, etc.
  • Perform daily operational duties on fire-tube boilers (blow-down, water quality monitoring, etc.) and industrial air compressors (oil levels, temperature monitoring, etc.).
  • Calibration of equipment and instrumentation as assigned.
  • Assist with ammonia pump-outs in a safe manner.
  • Assist with response to and remediation of Anhydrous Ammonia releases.
  • Maintain water quality systems on cooling towers.
  • Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
  • Use of forklift, scissor lift, and JLG lift required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent AND 2-3 years of maintenance experience with 1-2 years of experience in Industrial Refrigeration.
  • Has completed or able to complete RETA Operator 1 course (Possession of CARO Certification will substitute).
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills required.
  • Manufacturing experience in a Food Manufacturing Facility desired.
  • Experience with fire-tube boilers and industrial air compressors desired.

This company offers competitive pay, vacation/PTO, health benefits(all available on start date), short/long term disability, incentive bonuses(including attendance bonus) and great potential for personal/professional growth 

Please send your confidential resume to Brittany at brittany.hamiltongogpac for immediate consideration

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.



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