Ammonia Refrigeration Systems Manager Embarking on a humble journey as a poultry farm supplying local supermarkets, this visionary enterprise has blossomed into a thriving multimillion-dollar food processing business. To bolster their success, a dynamic team of leaders, boasting extensive food industry and CPG expertise, was carefully assembled to steer towards greatness. While scaling new horizons, the company remains steadfast to its core values and principles, forging a name synonymous with quality and excellence. With a relentless commitment to growth and innovation, this poultry farm turned industry leader is poised to redefine the culinary landscape and continue their remarkable legacy as a beacon of food excellence. Annual Bonus Incentives Dental Insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance We are seeking an experienced Ammonia Systems Manager to oversee the safe, compliant, and effective operation of our industrial refrigeration systems. This individual will be responsible for managing all aspects of ammonia refrigeration, regulatory compliance, preventive maintenance, contractor oversight, emergency response planning, and continuous improvement initiatives within a food manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience operating and maintaining two-stage ammonia refrigeration systems, ammonia compressors, and facilities regulated under CalARP/PSM programs. Manage the daily operation, maintenance, and optimization of ammonia refrigeration systems. Ensure compliance with OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, CalARP, and local regulatory requirements. Lead mechanical integrity, preventive maintenance, and reliability programs.
Oversee ammonia compressors, condensers, evaporators, vessels, pumps, and refrigeration controls. Develop and maintain emergency response procedures and training programs. Coordinate inspections, audits, and regulatory reporting activities. Manage outside contractors and refrigeration service providers. Troubleshoot refrigeration issues and implement corrective actions.
Maintain refrigeration documentation, SOPs, P&IDs;, and operating procedures. Support capital projects, system upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure compliance with food safety and USDA requirements. Provide leadership to refrigeration operators and maintenance personnel. 5+ years of industrial ammonia refrigeration experience. Experience managing or leading ammonia refrigeration programs in an industrial environment. Strong understanding of two-stage ammonia systems. Experience participating in or managing mechanical integrity programs. Knowledge of refrigeration controls, valves, compressors, vessels, and safety devices. Experience developing PM programs and troubleshooting refrigeration issues. Ability to manage regulatory inspections and audits. Experience with CalARP programs, preferably within California manufacturing facilities. CARO (Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator) CIRO (Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator)
CRST (Certified Refrigeration Service Technician) CRES (Certified Refrigeration Energy Specialist) Provisional or Certified Refrigeration Technician IIAR training and certifications preferred. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Background Check Policy Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Privacy Policy Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. Message and data rates may apply. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy #
📌 Ammonia Refrigeration Systems Supervisor (Vernon)
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📍 Vernon