Industrial Refrigeration Operator Training

When Lives Matter,
Training Matters.

Train Consulting delivers operator-centered training for industrial refrigeration facilities. Because when you're working with ammonia systems under pressure, there's no substitute for knowing exactly what you're doing.

25+
Years in Industry
PSM
Compliance Focus
NH₃
Ammonia Refrigeration
100%
Operator-Centered
OSHA PSM Compliance
EPA RMP Programs 1–3
Operator Training
On-Site & Remote
Ammonia Systems Expert

Operator Training Built for the Machine Room

Every program Train Consulting delivers starts with one question: what does this operator actually need to know to do their job safely?

PSM / RMP Compliance Consulting

Navigate OSHA Process Safety Management and EPA Risk Management requirements with an expert who speaks the language of the machine room.

  • Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) support
  • PSM 14-element gap assessment
  • RMP Program 1, 2, and 3 guidance
  • LOTO, hot work, and confined space review
  • Incident investigation and documentation

Operator Training and Education

Hands-on, practical training built for real operators — from new hires to seasoned veterans. Every course builds genuine competency.

  • Operator I: Ammonia refrigeration fundamentals
  • Operator II: Advanced systems and troubleshooting
  • Multi-day intensive training sessions
  • Emergency procedures and release response
  • Custom curriculum for your specific facility

Written Programs and Documentation

We develop, audit, and update the documentation that keeps your facility compliant and your operators informed.

  • Mechanical Integrity programs
  • Operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Emergency action plans
  • Management of Change (MOC) procedures
  • Employee participation programs
Why Train Consulting

Built by Someone Who's Been in the Machine Room

  • Decades of hands-on industrial refrigeration experience
  • Operator-first training built for real machine rooms
  • Author of The Operator's Guide to Industrial Refrigeration
  • PSM/RMP expertise across diverse facility types
  • Based in Kansas — serving facilities nationwide

Credibility That Comes From the Floor Up

Train Consulting was built on a simple idea: the industrial refrigeration industry deserves training that meets operators where they actually are — at the equipment, in the machine room, dealing with real systems under real pressure.

Principal instructor Don Hodge brings decades of first-hand experience with large-scale ammonia refrigeration systems to every program. When we walk your operators through a procedure, we're not reading from a generic slide deck. We know what it looks like when something goes wrong, and we train accordingly.

Every course is built around a single belief: operators who truly understand their system are the most powerful safety tool a facility has.

"When lives matter, training matters. That's not a tagline — it's the reason this company exists."
— Don Hodge, Principal, Train Consulting LLC

The Train Consulting Training Institute

A dedicated training school for industrial refrigeration operators — rigorous, practical, and unlike anything currently available in the industry.

Operator I — Fundamentals

Ammonia refrigeration from the ground up — saturation, pressure, basic system components, and the operator's role in keeping it all safe.

Operator II — Advanced Systems

For operators who have completed Operator I. Troubleshooting, equipment deep-dives, startup/shutdown procedures, and emergency response.

PSM Compliance for Operators

The 14 PSM elements in plain language — what they mean, what the operator's role is, and how to stay compliant.

Apprenticeship Pathways

Registered apprenticeship and OJT-based training that builds certified, job-ready operators for the cold chain industry.

View Class Schedule Programs available for single facilities and multi-site operations

Class Schedule

Browse upcoming Operator I, Operator II, and PSM courses. Click any event for details and registration information.

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Not Sure Where to Start? Let's Talk.

Pick a time that works for you — Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 3 PM. No pressure, no pitch. Just a straight conversation about your facility and what you need.

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Book Your Free 30-Minute Call

Don will send a confirmation with call details. Completely free, no obligation.

Reserve a Consulting Block

Operator I and Operator II graduates can book a free follow-up consulting block with Don directly. Pick your date, pick your block, and he'll confirm within one business day.

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Request Your Block

Select your block — included free with your completed course:

4 hr
Operator I Follow-Up
Included free — Op I grads
6 hr
Operator II Follow-Up
Included free — Op II grads

Free for Operator I and Operator II graduates. Don will confirm within 1 business day.

Let's Talk About Your Operators

Whether you have a crew that needs training, an upcoming compliance review, or you're not sure where to start — reach out.

Train Consulting, LLC

Serving industrial refrigeration facilities across the United States. Based in Kansas.

Phone580-352-8036
Emailinfo@trainconsultingllc.com
LocationKansas — Nationwide Service