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APM TerminalsPosted 1 month ago

Ammonia Refrigeration Technician

On-siteChennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Full TimeEnterprise

Job Summary

Operate and monitor ammonia refrigeration systems, compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, and associated equipment. Carry out preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities as per the maintenance schedule. Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation faults while conducting routine inspections to identify leaks, abnormal vibrations, and equipment defects. Ensure compliance with ammonia handling procedures, safety regulations, and statutory requirements. Maintain records of maintenance activities, equipment history, and operating parameters. Supervise contractors during shutdowns, overhauls, and major maintenance activities. Ensure availability of critical spare parts and maintain inventory records. Participate in emergency response activities related to ammonia leakage or equipment failure. Implement energy-saving and reliability improvement initiatives. Requires 5–8 years of experience in industrial ammonia refrigeration systems, with preferred exposure to food processing, cold storage, dairy, beverage, pharmaceutical, or industrial manufacturing plants.

Required Qualifications

  • 5–8 years of experience in industrial ammonia refrigeration systems
  • Operation and maintenance of ammonia refrigeration systems
  • Screw and reciprocating compressors
  • Refrigeration control systems and PLC-based automation
  • Pumps, valves, cooling towers, evaporative condensers, and heat exchangers
  • Preventive and predictive maintenance practices
  • Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
  • Reading P&IDs and engineering drawings
  • Safety standards related to ammonia refrigeration

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in food processing, cold storage, dairy, beverage, pharmaceutical, or industrial manufacturing plants

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