Operator Technician – Ammonia Refrigeration Plant

About the role

The Single‑skilled Craft Technician (SST) for the Ammonia Refrigeration Plant is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a fully‑integrated ammonia refrigeration system that supports ice‑cream freezers, hardening tunnels, cold storage, glycol and brine cooling loops, ageing rooms and multiple chillers.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and monitor all refrigeration equipment according to Standard Operating Procedures and production cooling requirements.
• Record operating parameters in logbooks and log‑sheets, adjust loads, and optimise utility consumption.
• Use SCADA to monitor alarms, water level and water‑treatment quality at evaporative condensers.
• Perform preventive, condition‑based and CILT maintenance following the Standard Maintenance Procedure.
• Troubleshoot abnormalities, conduct root‑cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Respond to ammonia releases by immediate isolation, repair and restoration of affected components.
• Participate in safety drills and act as a member of the Emergency Response Team.

Required profile

• Ability to ensure safe, efficient operation of ammonia‑based refrigeration equipment.
• Strong attention to detail for monitoring, logging and adjusting system parameters.
• Proactive attitude towards preventive and condition‑based maintenance.
• Capability to analyse faults, perform root‑cause investigations and execute corrective measures.
• Willingness to respond quickly to emergencies and take part in safety drills.

Required skills

• Operation of ammonia refrigeration systems.
• SCADA monitoring and alarm management.
• Preventive and condition‑based maintenance techniques.
• Troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis.
• Emergency response to ammonia releases.
• Logbook and data recording procedures.