Farmer Focus · 3 months ago
RETA CARO Refrigeration Technician
Harrisonburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expFarmer Focus is dedicated to promoting and protecting generational family farms through sustainable practices. They are seeking a RETA CARO Refrigeration Technician who will be responsible for maintaining and repairing ammonia refrigeration systems, ensuring operational efficiency, and adhering to safety protocols.
Food Processing
Responsibilities
Strong understanding of the refrigeration cycle, refrigeration, controls, and electrical systems
Knowledge of ammonia refrigeration equipment, such as compressors, ammonia pumps, evaporative condensers etc
Maintains all operational logs as required
Must be qualified to receive or transfer ammonia in all plant systems
Must be qualified to do routine maintenance on ammonia compressors, air compressors, ammonia liquid pumps, ammonia system controls, air system controls, air system drying equipment and refrigeration system condensers
Maintains an awareness of equipment operation, especially excessive heat, vibration, and noise, reporting malfunctions, hazards, or wear to the Refrigeration Manager
Ability to repair or replace defective parts as needed
Successfully performs all routine tasks and applies skills and experience to solve non-routine mechanical and process issues
Demonstrate understanding and adhere to all work safety policies, procedures, and PSM/RMP requirements
Perform PMs and repairs on compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, vessels, valves, and other machinery included in the ammonia refrigeration equipment
Accurately completes requisition forms as needed to order parts and supplies to keep systems in good general repair
Responsible for checking voltage, fuses and resistance with the use of a Volt-Ohm-Meter (VOM)
Competently uses and understands technical documents, including but not limited to: Maintenance Manuals, Schematics, Procedures, Repair Documents, etc
Maintains a neat and orderly workstation / Shop Area as needed
Other duties, as needed
Qualification
Required
Strong understanding of the refrigeration cycle, refrigeration, controls, and electrical systems
Knowledge of ammonia refrigeration equipment, such as compressors, ammonia pumps, evaporative condensers etc
Maintains all operational logs as required
Must be qualified to receive or transfer ammonia in all plant systems
Must be qualified to do routine maintenance on ammonia compressors, air compressors, ammonia liquid pumps, ammonia system controls, air system controls, air system drying equipment and refrigeration system condensers
Maintains an awareness of equipment operation, especially excessive heat, vibration, and noise, reporting malfunctions, hazards, or wear to the Refrigeration Manager
Ability to repair or replace defective parts as needed
Successfully performs all routine tasks and applies skills and experience to solve non-routine mechanical and process issues
Demonstrate understanding and adhere to all work safety policies, procedures, and PSM/RMP requirements
Perform PMs and repairs on compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, vessels, valves, and other machinery included in the ammonia refrigeration equipment
Accurately completes requisition forms as needed to order parts and supplies to keep systems in good general repair
Responsible for checking voltage, fuses and resistance with the use of a Volt-Ohm-Meter (VOM)
Competently uses and understands technical documents, including but not limited to: Maintenance Manuals, Schematics, Procedures, Repair Documents, etc
Maintains a neat and orderly workstation / Shop Area as needed
High school diploma or equivalent
5+ years industrial refrigeration experience required
Ability to lead and train other refrigeration techs in good engineering practices and recognized industry standards
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing as well as read and interpret blue-prints and schematics
Ability to up-date and maintain control system P&ID's, SOP's, and PM work orders
Proven knowledge of Refrigeration, High Pressure Steam Boilers, HVAC, controls, and fundamentals of PSM/RMP is required
Ability to successfully complete Ammonia Technician Operator Level 1 and 2 will be required
Working knowledge of ammonia refrigeration system is a must
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where priorities change quickly
Willing to work as part of a team
Regular and reliable attendance required
Ability to work a flexible schedule
Takes the initiative and pro-actively seeks to resolve issues independently when discovered
Willing to work occasional overtime, including weekends, as required
Must be willing to work outside in all weather conditions
Must have fine hand and finger dexterity
Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and platforms
Must be willing to participate on PSM/safety committee
Must comply with all safety rules and instructions, participate in the Company training programs, and make every effort to learn, develop, and upgrade skills required for this job classification
Must be able to pass the fitness test
Must be able to wear a full-face respirator
Must be clean shaven. No more than 24 hours of facial hair growth
Must be willing to be part of our Hazmat team
Preferred
A basic understanding of Lean Principles is preferred but not required
Company
Farmer Focus
Farmer Focus's mission is to promote and protect generational family farms by humanely raising organic chicken.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2021 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$85.61MKey Investors
U.S. Department of AgricultureNRVS2G Investments
2025-07-10Series Unknown· $7M
2023-07-26Series Unknown· $29.31M
2023-02-21Grant· $3.6M
Leadership Team
Stephen Shepard
President and Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-07-15
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