Industrial Refrigeration Technician

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary corporate SME for refrigerant-based systems, providing expertise to operations, engineering, and construction teams
• Develop and maintain SOPs, troubleshooting guides, and technical documentation for refrigerant critical systems
• Support equipment sizing, integration, and utility planning during facility design and construction
• Lead commissioning efforts for refrigeration, HVAC, and associated critical systems
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for refrigerant systems
• Travel to facilities as needed to provide hands-on technical support
• Deliver remote technical guidance for alarms, failures, and optimization
• Develop and oversee preventive maintenance programs for refrigerant-based systems
• Monitor system performance through BMS, SCADA, or IoT-based platforms
• Train site-level maintenance staff and operators on refrigerant system operations, troubleshooting, and safety best practices

Requirements

• Minimum five years of hands-on experience with refrigerant systems, HVAC/R, chillers, cryogenic units, or industrial refrigeration
• Experience commissioning new refrigeration or HVAC systems
• Industry background in cannabis, biotech, pharmaceutical, or food manufacturing strongly preferred
• Familiarity with MEP coordination, facility construction, or startup processes preferred
• Relevant technical certifications (EPA 608, HVAC/R trade school, or equivalent) strongly desired
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, use a ladder, and work in a confined space
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to author technical SOPs and guides
• Strong expertise in refrigerant circuit design, operation, and troubleshooting
• Proficiency with equipment monitoring platforms (BMS, SCADA, IoT)

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay range based on experience, qualifications, and/or location of the role
• Eligibility for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance

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