Express Employment Professionals is looking for Industrial Refrigeration Tech in St. Louis, MO. This local job opportunity with ID 3715031932 is live since 2026-06-15 21:48:15.

<p ><strong>Industrial Refrigeration Technician (Ammonia/R717)</strong></p><p ><strong>Location:</strong> St. Louis, MO</p><p ><strong>Travel:</strong> Primarily domestic. Expect <strong>up to ~120 days/year</strong>; trips are <strong>typically 5–12 days</strong> (overall range 3–15; may include weekends when timelines require). The company arranges flights, hotels, and cars; expenses are covered; tools/parts pre-staged or shipped. Travel is paid (separate travel vs. on-site rates), with overtime at time-and-a-half.</p><p ><strong>Make an impact on real production.</strong> This role supports high-volume industrial ice manufacturing, packaging, and palletizing systems powered by ammonia refrigeration. You’ll be the hands-on professional who commissions new lines, troubleshoots problems, and trains plant staff to operate safely and efficiently.</p><p ><strong>What you’ll do</strong></p><ul type="disc"><li ><strong><span >Install & commission</span></strong><span > ammonia refrigeration systems: mechanical fit-up, charge, verify safeties, tune setpoints, and complete turnover documentation.</span></li><li ><strong><span >Troubleshoot & optimize</span></strong><span > refrigeration (compressors, recirculators, evaporators, condensers, purgers, valves), electrical (3-phase, VFDs, sensors), and PLC I/O—on-site and remote.</span></li><li ><strong><span >Lead with safety:</span></strong><span > LOTO, gas detection, ventilation, PPE; familiarity with IIAR/PSM a plus.</span></li><li ><strong><span >Partner with customers:</span></strong><span > Train operators, document clearly, and recommend upgrades/parts.</span></li><li ><strong><span >Support the team</span></strong><span > at HQ between trips (phone troubleshooting, parts/bench work, project prep).</span></li></ul><p ><strong>What you bring</strong></p><ul type="disc"><li ><span >Proven <strong>ammonia industrial refrigeration</strong> experience.</span></li><li ><span >Strong electrical/mechanical fundamentals and ability to read P&IDs/schematics.</span></li><li ><span >PLC exposure for startups/basic troubleshooting.</span></li><li ><span >Clear communicator and steady problem solver.</span></li><li ><strong><span >Certifications:</span></strong><span > EPA 608 required; RETA CARO/CIRO and IIAR familiarity preferred.</span></li><li ><span >Willingness to travel as outlined; passport helpful.</span></li></ul><p ><strong>Why this role</strong></p><ul type="disc"><li ><strong><span >Mentorship & backup:</span></strong><span > Pair with senior techs; 35-year engineer provides remote support.</span></li><li ><strong><span >Training:</span></strong><span > OEM factory classes + distributor-led training.</span></li><li ><strong><span >Culture:</span></strong><span > Family-oriented leadership that prioritizes weekend home time.</span></li><li ><strong><span >Compensation:</span></strong><span > Hourly + OT, with typical W-2s in the <strong>$40-60/hr</strong> range.</span></li><li ><strong><span >Benefits:</span></strong><span > 401(k) with 4% match; medical coverage with company-paid share; HSA seed; <strong>3 weeks PTO from day one</strong> (4 weeks after 5 years).</span></li></ul><p><span >#STARMO</span></p>PandoLogic. Category:Installation & Maintenance, Keywords:Refrigeration Mechanic, Location:St. Louis, MO-63110