Refrigeration Supervisor (Ammonia)

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Refrigeration Supervisor to lead industrial ammonia refrigeration operations at its Anacortes, WA facility. This hands-on leadership position oversees refrigeration technicians, equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Refrigeration Operations & Maintenance: Oversee daily maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of industrial ammonia refrigeration systems, including compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, valves, and facility utilities.
• Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and develop refrigeration technicians while managing work schedules, maintenance priorities, contractor activities, and emergency repairs.
• Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Maintain compliance with OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM), EPA Risk Management Program (RMP), and applicable industrial refrigeration safety requirements.
• Equipment Reliability & Performance: Drive preventive maintenance initiatives, minimize equipment downtime, investigate failures, and implement improvements that enhance system efficiency and reliability.

Qualifications

• Industrial Refrigeration Experience: Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience maintaining and troubleshooting industrial ammonia refrigeration systems within manufacturing, food processing, or industrial facilities.
• Leadership Experience: At least 1 year of experience leading technicians, coordinating maintenance activities, or supervising industrial maintenance teams.
• Technical & Safety Knowledge: Strong understanding of NH3 refrigeration equipment, mechanical systems, PSM/RMP compliance, preventive maintenance, and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Education & Certifications: High school diploma or GED required; technical training in industrial refrigeration or HVAC/R and RETA certifications (CARO, CIRO, CRST) are preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• 4 weeks PTO
• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• 10 paid holidays and paid parental leave
• Potential performance-based incentives
• Life insurance, disability coverage, and employee wellness programs
• Professional development and career growth opportunities

Hourly: USD $45.00 - USD $52.88 /Hr. ($93,600 - $109,990) - Non Exempt - eligible for OT Location: Anacortes, WA 98221 - Onsite M-F 7am- 4:30pm

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Pay Details: $45.00 to $52.88 per hour

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