Ammonia Refrigeration Technician

Job Title: Ammonia Refrigeration Technician

Job Description

The Ammonia Refrigeration Technician maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs industrial ammonia refrigeration systems and related equipment. This role focuses on ensuring reliable operation of compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, and air handling units through both corrective and planned maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair all components of industrial ammonia refrigeration systems to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Diagnose issues with screw and reciprocating compressors and perform necessary repairs and adjustments.
• Service and repair evaporative condensers, ensuring proper heat rejection and system performance.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair intercoolers and sub-coolers to optimize system efficiency and reliability.
• Maintain and repair evaporators to support consistent temperature control and product integrity.
• Service and troubleshoot pumps and recirculating packages used in industrial refrigeration applications.
• Perform planned and preventive maintenance on all components of industrial refrigeration systems according to established schedules and procedures.
• Maintain and service packaged air handling units associated with refrigeration and HVAC systems.
• Document maintenance and repair activities accurately and communicate equipment status and recommendations to appropriate stakeholders.
• Travel within the designated radius to customer sites to perform on-site troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance as required.
• Operate and care for high-end tools and equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
• Collaborate with other technicians and team members to resolve complex system issues and support continuous improvement of service quality.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of industrial refrigeration experience.
• Hands-on experience with ammonia refrigeration systems and related equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and repair skills for screw and reciprocating compressor systems.
• Proficiency in servicing condensers, including evaporative condensers, and associated cooling systems.
• Ability to maintain and repair air handlers, cooling towers, and packaged air handling units.
• Knowledge of industrial cooling systems and compressor-based refrigeration equipment.
• Relevant refrigeration license appropriate to industrial and ammonia refrigeration work.
• R.E.T.A. certification or equivalent industrial refrigeration technician certification.
• Willingness and ability to travel 2–5 days overnight per month within a 2–3-hour radius, including occasional work up to 7 days a week as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with recirculating packages and pumps in industrial refrigeration environments.
• Background in HVAC systems, particularly those integrated with industrial refrigeration.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, system schematics, and maintenance procedures.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with customers and internal teams.
• Commitment to safety practices in handling ammonia and operating industrial refrigeration equipment.
• Interest in ongoing professional development, mentoring, and training in refrigeration technologies.

Why Work Here?

You join an established, highly recognized organization that invests in high-end equipment, tools, and ongoing training to support your professional growth. The company fosters a positive and rewarding work environment with strong team support and mentoring. Travel demands are thoughtfully managed, with significantly less time away from home compared to many competitors, allowing for better work-life balance. Technicians typically spend most of their time at home, with average driving time carefully monitored to maintain a sustainable and balanced schedule.

Work Environment

The role is based within a large, established industrial services organization that provides engineering, design, build, construction, and service solutions for process, refrigeration, and mechanical needs in the food processing, distribution, and industrial manufacturing sectors. The team consists of hundreds of professionals working across multiple locations, offering a collaborative and supportive environment with a strong focus on personal service and customer loyalty. You work primarily in industrial and food processing facilities, using advanced refrigeration tools and diagnostic equipment. Travel is required within a 2–3-hour radius, typically involving limited overnight stays each month, with average time spent in the truck around 43 hours per week. The environment emphasizes professionalism, safety, and high-quality workmanship, with appropriate attire expected for industrial and mechanical service settings.

This is a Permanent position based out of Nashville, TN.

The pay range for this position is $103417.60 - $122720.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• Overtime available – all work in excess of normal workday Mon-Fri and all work performed on Saturdays; double time on Sundays and holidays • Benefits -Medical, Dental, Vision • Retirement Plan • Pensions (Vested after 5 years)

This is a hybrid position in Nashville,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 3, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.