Industrial Refrigeration Technician
Who We Are
Spot & Tango is an innovative pet health & wellness brand that delivers personalized meal plans on a subscription basis. Our recipes are developed by leading animal nutritionists, and are made with only real, human-grade ingredients... and nothing artificial! We have lofty goals (to make every dog in the country healthier, and every pet parent happier!) and we are looking for the right people to help us get there. This is an exciting opportunity to join a VC-backed, high-growth, e-commerce startup and have an outsized impact in an extremely fast-paced environment. Plus, you get to think about dogs all day!
Who You Are
We are looking for a highly skilled Industrial Refrigeration Technician to join our state-of-the-art freeze-drying facility in Allentown, PA. This role is responsible for supporting and maintaining large-scale industrial refrigeration and freeze drying systems critical to food manufacturing operations. Unlike traditional commercial HVAC positions, this role focuses on mission-critical industrial refrigeration infrastructure operating continuously in a 24/7 production environment.
The Industrial Refrigeration Technician will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain complex refrigeration systems utilizing ammonia and HFC refrigerants such as R-507, including compressors, refrigeration racks, condensers, evaporators, controls, utilities, and associated process equipment. The role requires strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, a deep understanding of industrial refrigeration systems, and the ability to respond quickly and effectively in a high-demand manufacturing environment where uptime, reliability, and food safety are essential.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for reporting and following up on any observation that may impact team member safety and/or product Quality and Food Safety
Analyze conditions, troubleshoot failures, repair, and perform preventive/predictive maintenance on industrial refrigeration systems including ammonia and HFC (R-507) systems, refrigeration racks, compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, valves, controls, and associated utilities
Perform advanced troubleshooting and maintenance on large-scale industrial refrigeration and freeze drying systems supporting continuous food manufacturing operations
Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and refrigeration control systems to minimize downtime and maintain operational reliability
Monitor and optimize refrigeration system performance, efficiency, and reliability
Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production and utility equipment to minimize downtime
Ensure all work-orders are complete and accurate, including planned and unplanned assignments, and provide feedback to operators as required
Complete and maintain accurate records to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to refrigeration system reliability, energy efficiency, and equipment performance
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Requirements:
Must Have
High school diploma or GED required
5+ years of industrial refrigeration experience in food manufacturing, cold storage, process refrigeration, freeze drying, or heavy industrial environments
Refrigeration journeyman skilled craft training/apprenticeship certificate or commensurate combination of technical education and experience
Strong hands-on experience with industrial ammonia refrigeration systems and HFC refrigerants including R-507
Advanced troubleshooting knowledge of industrial rack refrigeration systems and refrigeration controls
Experience working with compressors, VFDs, evaporative condensers, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, and industrial process refrigeration equipment
Must be able to read and understand electrical schematics, P&IDs, refrigeration diagrams, and refrigeration/electrical meters
US EPA Universal certification
Basic knowledge of instrumentation, PLCs, and industrial control logic systems
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
Demonstrated competency in computer and PC software
Ability to work independently in a high-demand industrial manufacturing environment
Nice to Have
RETA certification and/or state accredited refrigeration license
Experience with ammonia refrigeration safety programs and PSM-regulated systems
A.A./A.S. technical discipline
Food manufacturing experience
Experience supporting freeze drying operations or industrial process refrigeration systems
Working knowledge of HACCP and GMPs
Good theoretical knowledge and ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits (AC/DC, single/polyphase, low/high voltage) and all related equipment both power and logic
Experience with CMMS systems and predictive maintenance technologies
Physical Requirements
Physical Demands: lifting/lowering up to 50 pounds, reaching, standing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, working in high elevations (above 6 feet)
Ability to work with allergens that might be present in food environment
Ability to work in hot/cold, noisy, dusty, wet environmental working conditions
Able to wear safety PPE (Hard hat, body harness, face shield)
Able to adhere to GMP requirements (hair/beard nets, uniforms, hygiene)
Spot & Tango is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.