Refrigeration Start-Up Technician, Installation- Commercial &Industrial

CoolSys • Portland, OR

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About The Position

CoolSys is hiring a Refrigeration Start-Up Technician to start up supermarket refrigeration, heating, and ventilation equipment and help ensure customer needs are met efficiently, accurately, and on time. The role also assists with Energy Optimization (EO) projects and serves as a subject matter expert for processes, procedures, and projects. The technician is expected to have Journeyman-level skills, including construction experience installing refrigeration systems and related electrical, plumbing, and fixtures.

The position involves working on supermarket refrigeration systems, including parallel racks, individual systems, display cases, walk-ins, and energy management systems. It may also involve assisting branch Service and Construction Managers with problem stores, training junior technicians and foremen, and other support between projects. Travel, overnight work, and overtime may be needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Coursework at an accredited vocational technical or trade school.
• At least 3 years of supermarket EMS systems experience.
• 5–7 years of commercial refrigeration experience, especially with parallel rack systems.
• Experience and proficient knowledge of supermarket refrigeration.
• Environmental Protection Agency I and II Certification required.
• Valid driver's license required at all times.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Word and Excel.
• Expert knowledge of refrigeration, ice machines, and electrical systems.
• Expert knowledge of single systems, parallel rack systems, display cases, and walk-ins.
• Ability to troubleshoot commercial and supermarket refrigeration equipment efficiently.
• Expert knowledge of supermarket EMS wiring and programming, including CPC, Novar, and Danfoss.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Good communication skills and ability to build strong relationships with customers, management, crews, and teams.
• Knowledge of and ability to read refrigeration, electrical, and plumbing blueprints.
• Ability to multitask effectively.
• Good driving record.
• Ability to travel and work overnight and overtime as needed.
• Ability to organize and prioritize personal work and others' work schedules on a short-term basis.

Nice To Haves

• EMS Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform evacuations of parallel racks after verifying pressure tests.
• Perform EMS wiring and programming for systems from all manufacturers.
• Complete start-up of new parallel refrigeration systems and individual systems.
• Lead small projects, such as single-case and condenser change-outs.
• Assist with Energy Optimization projects, including supermarket retro-commissioning for system performance or utility programs, EMS upgrades, leak-detection upgrades, and gas-conversion projects.
• Work with local branch Service and Construction Managers between projects to support problematic stores, train junior technicians and foremen, or assist in other areas as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation of $45.00–$60.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• Sign-on bonus of up to $10,000, depending on experience.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and paid online training.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• 401(k) match.
• Medical coverage starting at $0 per paycheck.
• Year-round work across diverse projects and industries.
• Quarterly bonus plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts on vehicles, hotels, and theme parks.
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED