Ammonia Refrigeration Foreman – Zeeland, MI

Tyson Foods
Michigan
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 56+ hourlyFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: associatesSkills: ["Safety culture","Root-cause troubleshooting","Technical communication","Training and mentoring","Organization"]

Lead day-to-day operation, maintenance, and project coordination of the facility’s ammonia refrigeration systems. Operate and repair compressors, pumps, valve stations, controls, and refrigeration-related equipment using root-cause troubleshooting. Plan pump-outs, evacuations, and commissioning; manage ammonia deliveries/containment; and keep CMMS work orders accurate. Support PSM/IIAR compliance, enforce OSHA/EPA/IIAR safety standards, and train/mentor technicians while aligning maintenance windows to production schedules.

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Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods
1 month ago

Ammonia Refrigeration Foreman – Zeeland, MI

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Job Summary

Lead day-to-day operation, maintenance, and project coordination of the facility’s ammonia refrigeration systems. Operate and repair compressors, pumps, valve stations, controls, and refrigeration-related equipment using root-cause troubleshooting. Plan pump-outs, evacuations, and commissioning; manage ammonia deliveries/containment; and keep CMMS work orders accurate. Support PSM/IIAR compliance, enforce OSHA/EPA/IIAR safety standards, and train/mentor technicians while aligning maintenance windows to production schedules.
Location: Michigan
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead day-to-day operation and maintenance of ammonia refrigeration systems, including compressors, liquid pumps, purger rebuilds, valve stations, and associated controls.
  • •Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and control faults; perform repairs such as shaft seal replacements, motor alignments, transducer and slide valve calibrations, and Parker RS/Danfoss valve station rebuilds.
  • •Plan and execute ammonia pump-outs, evacuations, and commissioning tasks, including preparing job-specific procedures and P&ID redlines.
  • •Manage ammonia deliveries and containment activities, including oil removal and safety relief valve changes.
  • •Ensure preventive maintenance and accurate CMMS entries; support PSM/IIAR compliance and enforce OSHA/EPA/IIAR safety standards while training and mentoring technicians.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 56 hourly
Perks:Paid Leave401kHealth InsuranceLife InsuranceDentalVisionPrescription Drug

Key Requirements

  • •5+ years industrial ammonia refrigeration experience, including compressor and pump rebuilds, valve trains, and control logic.
  • •Familiarity with diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, and control system faults using root-cause troubleshooting.
  • •Willingness to interpret schematics and blueprints during troubleshooting.
  • •Proficiency with hand and power tools, and ability to operate an aerial lift and sit-down forklift.
  • •Ability to complete physical/fit testing requirements for full face respirator use.
Experience:5+ yearsIndustrial ammonia refrigerationFood manufacturing
Education:Associate's in Refrigeration/Mechanical field
Skills:Safety cultureRoot-cause troubleshootingTechnical communicationTraining and mentoringOrganization
Licenses:RETACIROCRSTEPA Type Universal License
Certifications:IIAR Ammonia Refrigeration training
Tech Stack:CMMSMicrosoft OfficeSAP

Company Brief

Tyson Foods
Tyson Foods is a global food company that produces and markets chicken, beef, and pork products, along with prepared foods and packaged protein brands for retail and foodservice customers.
Industry: Food Production
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Springdale, United States
Founded: 1935
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