APM Terminals is seeking an Ammonia Refrigeration Technician for a full-time role based in Chennai, India. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining industrial ammonia refrigeration systems and associated equipment to ensure safe and efficient plant operations.
Requirements
5-8 years of experience in industrial ammonia refrigeration systems required.
Experience in food processing, cold storage, dairy, beverage, pharmaceutical, or industrial manufacturing plants preferred.
Hard skills: Ammonia refrigeration, screw/reciprocating compressors, PLC-based automation, pumps, valves, cooling towers, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), P&ID reading, and safety standards.
No specific educational degree stated.
Skills & Responsibilities
Ammonia refrigeration systems: Operate, monitor, and maintain refrigeration equipment, compressors, condensers, and evaporators.
Maintenance and troubleshooting: Carry out preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance and diagnose mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation faults.
Safety and compliance: Ensure adherence to ammonia handling procedures, safety regulations, and statutory requirements.
Contractor and inventory supervision: Oversee contractors during major overhauls and maintain critical spare parts inventory.
Potential transition routes: People from HVAC Technician or Industrial Maintenance Mechanic roles may bring mechanical troubleshooting and system maintenance skills, alongside meeting the hands-on experience requirements.
Job description
APM Terminals
Key Responsibilities
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 in refrigeration equipment.
Monitor system parameters such as pressure, temperature, oil levels, refrigerant levels, and compressor performance.
Conduct routine inspections to identify leaks, abnormal vibrations, and equipment defects.
Ensure compliance with ammonia handling procedures and safety regulations.
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.
Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and company safety standards.
Experience
5–8 years of experience in industrial ammonia refrigeration systems.
Experience in food processing, cold storage, dairy, beverage, pharmaceutical, or industrial manufacturing plants is preferred.
Technical Skills
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.
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