Refrigeration/Boiler Mechanic

Boar's Head Provisions Co., Inc.

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Petersburg, VA Until 8/21/2026 First posted April 30, 2026 Last posted April 30, 2026
Job description

Hiring Company: 

Boar's Head Provisions Co., Inc.

Overview:

This position works independently to ensure timely, effective coverage and maintenance of central utility systems (ammonia refrigeration, boilers/steam, compressed air, & water systems). The position also provides technical process support throughout the facility. The ability to communicate effectively with all levels of plant personnel is of significant importance within this position.

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

  • Opens valves on equipment such as compressors, pumps, and condensers to prepare system for operation and starts equipment and auxiliary machinery.
  • Observes temperature, pressure and ampere readings for system and equipment and adjusts controls or overrides automatic controls to obtain specified operation of equipment.
  • Records temperature, pressure, and other readings on log sheet at specified intervals.
  • Makes periodic inspection of equipment and system to observe operating condition and need for repair or adjustment.
  • Repacks pumps and compressors, cleans condensers, and replaces worn or defective parts.
  • Must work as a team player, ensuring product specifications are attained in a safe and efficient manner and communicate well with other team members.
  • Must follow company’s GMP’s, SOP’s, Plant Rules and Policies.
  • Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.
  • Strives to satisfy the requirements of internal and external customers.
  • Responsible for keeping work area clean.
  • Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or GED
  • Minimum of 2 years Industrial refrigeration/HVAC experience
  • Working knowledge of basic industrial electricity and utilities
  • Ammonia operator 1 (Garden City or equivalent) a plus
  • Boiler and steam systems a plus
  • Compressed air systems a plus
  • Water (potable) systems a plus

Location:

Petersburg, VA

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

Facilities Maintenance Refrigeration
About this role

Summary

Maintains industrial refrigeration, boilers, and utility systems; requires communication and technical skills.

Job title

Refrigeration/Boiler Mechanic

Experience level

2+ years

Industry

food manufacturing

Location requirements

Petersburg, VA, on-site work required

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

industrial refrigerationHVACelectricityammonia operatorwater systems

Preferred skills

boiler systemssteam systemscompressed air systemswater systems

Specializations

refrigerationHVACboilersteam systemsutilities
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Petersburg, VA, USA

On-site City
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