Refrigeration is the process of subjecting food or drink to cold in order to chill or preserve it. Comfort cooling is also a form of refrigeration. Most industrial refrigeration applications will use ammonia a choice refrigerant and it has been used in refrigeration process for over 150 years.
It is estimated that over 98% of all food in this world passes through a facility whether it be processing, manufacturing, storing, or distributing that uses ammonia as a refrigerant. Walk into any grocery store across this country and look at all the food brands and products, the market job market is large. Industrial refrigeration is a necessity cooling of fruits and vegetables, the cooling of meat, poultry, and fish, beverage industry, cheese, and the freezing of ice cream. With heighten attention given to global warming to reduce the use of refrigerants harmful to the environment, combined with its economic advantages, ammonia remains the refrigerant of choice.
As of 2018, there is believed to be over 60,000 specialty jobs for ammonia operators, mechanics, and technicians. Most all positions for industrial refrigeration do not require a degree, but may need industry experience and/or a specialty trade course. If you would like us to post a job for you please fill out this form at this link.
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