Refrigeration Technician - Relocation and Sign On Bonus!

Refrigeration Technician

Relocation and Sign On bonus available! Training can be provided! 

About High Liner

High Liner Foods was founded in 1899 in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada as a small salt fish company, Lunenburg is still the current home of our Canadian Operations.

High Liner Foods is the seafood brand people trust. Every day we’re Reimagining Seafood to Nourish Life through a focus on our customers, innovation, and of course, responsible operations. Our talented team is committed to the High Liner goal of becoming the leader in branded, value-added seafood in North America.

We offer professional, technical and operational career opportunities across Canada and within the United States. We believe in building a high-performance organization by investing in our people. We are focused on developing future leaders from within and fostering career growth and advancement.

We offer our team members the opportunity to grow personally and professionally. If you are talented and driven, your potential at High Liner Foods is unlimited!

It’s our time to make waves.

High Liner Foods is proud to be the leading North American processor and marketer of value-added frozen seafood. We are seeking a Refrigeration Technician  to become the newest member of our Maintenance Team. The position will support our Newport News, VA facility.

You will be operate, inspect and repair our ammonia refrigeration systems in a frozen food manufacturing environment in accordance with IIAR and ASHRAE standards while adhering to all state and local building codes and required safety regulations.

What you will do:

• Starts and operates required refrigeration compressors for daily production.
• Starts and operates required blast freezers for daily production.
• Evaluate operating parameters of refrigeration plant and makes adjustments as needed.
• Operates, monitors, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs refrigeration equipment and all associated valves, piping and instrumentation.
• Experience in Programmable Logic Controls (PLCs).
• Reads electrical diagrams, evaluates, troubleshoots and solves electrical problems.
• Documents plant operational activities in the Engine Room Log Book and notes equipment operational parameters on equipment log sheets.
• Monitors and maintains Refrigeration Systems.
• Performs periodic tests of Ammonia Detection Alarm System.
• Reads and interprets technical literature, drawings, prints and diagrams needed to better operate and/or troubleshoot equipment.
• Requests materials and supplies necessary to perform duties. Receives and stores supplies.
• Monitors water chemistry of evaporative condenser units and adjusts chemical feeds to meet optimum operational limits.
• Coordinates and assists outside contractors performing services to the refrigeration system equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Must Haves:

• High School Diploma
• Refrigeration experience preferred 
• General mechanical knowledge and abilities
• Basic math skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in wide temperature range and climate conditions
• Ability to be on-call during non-work hours
• Must be authorized to work legally in the United States - relocation assistance is available 

Health, Safety & Wellness 

At High Liner Foods, we believe strongly in the safety and wellness of our employees. Our organization has a number of policies, programs and practices that focus on safety, wellness, health and sustainability of the overall organization. Should any posted position require business travel and vaccination is required (COVID-19 vaccination or otherwise) for that purpose as per regional laws/regulations, employees will be required to demonstrate their vaccination status accordingly. 

Recruitment Process 

Our process is meaningful but efficient! We want to get to know you and show you what our world is like.   

Applicants who demonstrate potential will be contacted directly for a preliminary phone interview. Successful applications from this stage will participate in a behavioral-based interview and/or a facility walk-through.   

All hires are conditional upon the successful completion of references, background checks and applicable drug testing. 

High Liner Foods (USA), Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity & inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or marital status, genetic information or other protected status, covered by federal, state or local law.  

Accommodations for Applicants with Disabilities. High Liner Foods (USA), Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans’ Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact humanresources@highlinerfoods.com for assistance. 

Current employees please note: this position is referral bonus eligible! See our policy for more details.