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Farmer Focus

Produces organic chicken with farmer-owned model

Ammonia Refrigeration Technician

HVAC & Building SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHarrisonburg, VA, USA$30.50 - $40 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • At least five years of industrial refrigeration experience is required.
  • Working knowledge of ammonia refrigeration systems is required.
  • Knowledge of refrigeration, high-pressure steam boilers, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, controls, and the fundamentals of Process Safety Management and Risk Management Program requirements is required.
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing is required.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, maintenance manuals, procedures, repair documents, and other technical materials is required.
  • Ability to update and maintain control system P&IDs, standard operating procedures, and preventive maintenance work orders is required.
  • Ability to lead and train other refrigeration technicians in good engineering practices and recognized industry standards is required.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where priorities change quickly is required.
  • Regular and reliable attendance is required.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule and occasional overtime, including weekends, is required.
  • Willingness to work outside in all weather conditions is required.
  • Ability to comply with all safety rules and instructions is required.
  • Ability to successfully complete Ammonia Technician Operator Level 1 and Level 2 training is required.
  • Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation is required.
  • Ability to pass a fitness test, wear a full-face respirator, and remain clean-shaven with no more than 24 hours of facial hair growth is required.
  • Ability to tolerate varying heat, wet, and chill conditions, and to climb stairs, ladders, and platforms is required.
  • Hearing and eye protection are required in production areas; hair and beard nets and additional task- or location-specific personal protective equipment may also be required.
  • New team members must pass post-offer drug, alcohol, and background screening before starting work.
  • Employment eligibility verification must be documented by the end of the employee’s third day of work.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial refrigeration systems and related equipment to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.
  • Maintain ammonia refrigeration equipment, including compressors, ammonia pumps, evaporative condensers, evaporators, vessels, valves, and related machinery.
  • Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, vessels, valves, and other ammonia refrigeration system equipment.
  • Maintain required operational logs accurately and on time.
  • Receive or transfer ammonia in plant systems, as qualified.
  • Perform routine maintenance on ammonia compressors, air compressors, ammonia liquid pumps, ammonia system controls, air system controls, air system drying equipment, and refrigeration system condensers.
  • Monitor equipment operation and identify excessive heat, vibration, noise, or other signs of malfunction.
  • Report equipment malfunctions, hazards, wear, and unsafe conditions to the Refrigeration Manager.
  • Repair or replace defective parts to maintain equipment reliability and safe operation.
  • Perform routine tasks and apply technical skills and experience to resolve non-routine mechanical and process issues.
  • Follow work safety policies, procedures, and Process Safety Management and Risk Management Program requirements.
  • Complete requisition forms to order parts and supplies and keep systems in good repair.
  • Check voltage, fuses, and resistance using a volt-ohm meter.
  • Use and interpret maintenance manuals, schematics, procedures, repair documents, blueprints, and other technical materials.
  • Update and maintain control system P&IDs, standard operating procedures, and preventive maintenance work orders.
  • Assist in leading and training other refrigeration technicians in good engineering practices and recognized industry standards.
  • Maintain an orderly workstation and shop area.
  • Participate in company training programs and develop and upgrade role-related skills.
  • Participate on the Process Safety Management and safety committee as required.
  • Serve as part of the hazardous materials team as required.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Ammonia Technician Certification is preferred.
  • Operator 1 and Operator 2 certifications are preferred.
  • Valid RETA, CIRO, or CARO certification is preferred.
  • A basic understanding of Lean principles is preferred.

About the Company

Farmer Focus

Produces organic chicken with farmer-owned model

Farmer Focus raises organic chicken by putting farmers at the center of the supply chain. Farmers own the chickens and manage their farms under organic standards, while Farmer Focus provides support, branding, and a shared supply chain. This farmer-owned model aligns incentives toward better animal welfare and environmental stewardship, unlike conventional poultry where the company controls operations. The goal is to expand access to organic chicken and improve farmer livelihoods and sustainability through a transparent, farmer-owned production.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Early VC
Total funding
$35.2M
Headquarters
Harrisonburg, VA
Founded
2014

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