Industrial Refrigeration Tech (Ammonia/R717) - Sunset Hills, MO - $36/hr - Immediately Hiring

Company: Express Employment Professionals
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: January 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Industrial Refrigeration Technician (Ammonia/R717) Location: St. Louis, MO Travel: Primarily domestic. Expect up to ~120 days/year ; trips are typically 5–12 days (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. Make an impact on real production. 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. What you’ll do Install & commission ammonia refrigeration systems: mechanical fit-up, charge, verify safeties, tune setpoints, and complete turnover documentation. Troubleshoot & optimize refrigeration (compressors, recirculators, evaporators, condensers, purgers, valves), electrical (3-phase, VFDs, sensors), and PLC I/O—on-site and remote. Lead with safety: LOTO, gas detection, ventilation, PPE; familiarity with IIAR/PSM a plus. Partner with customers: Train operators, document clearly, and recommend upgrades/parts. Support the team at HQ between trips (phone troubleshooting, parts/bench work, project prep). What you bring Proven ammonia industrial refrigeration experience. Strong electrical/mechanical fundamentals and ability to read P&IDs/schematics. PLC exposure for startups/basic troubleshooting. Clear communicator and steady problem solver. Certifications: EPA 608 required; RETA CARO/CIRO and IIAR familiarity preferred. Willingness to travel as outlined; passport helpful. Why this role Mentorship & backup: Pair with senior techs; 35-year engineer provides remote support. Training: OEM factory classes distributor-led training. Culture: Family-oriented leadership that prioritizes weekend home time. Compensation: Hourly OT, with typical W-2s in the $75k–$100k range. Benefits: 401(k) with 4% match; medical coverage with company-paid share; HSA seed; 3 weeks PTO from day one (4 weeks after 5 years). STARMO PandoLogic. Keywords: Refrigeration Mechanic, Location: Saint Louis, MO - 63115 , PL: 602208788

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