Senior Industrial Refrigeration Technician

Cascade Energy•Los Angeles, CA

12d•$77,400 - $116,200•Hybrid

About The Position

Cascade Energy is seeking a Refrigeration Technician (Energy Efficiency Technician), with consideration for a Senior-level candidate. The Energy Efficiency Technician performs facility tune-ups at industrial sites and supports refrigeration operator coaching and Strategic Energy Management (SEM) cohorts. Working with engineering and SEM staff, the technician identifies energy-saving opportunities and guides customers toward implementation. The role brings industrial refrigeration operating expertise and knowledge of other energy-using systems, including compressed air, pumps, fans, HVAC, lighting, and boilers. The position is full-time and non-exempt. The candidate must live close to a major hub airport and should expect approximately 70% domestic travel, including day trips and multi-day trips of up to a week. Travel time is compensated. Employees may choose a hybrid arrangement combining work from home and the office. Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Requirements

At least 5 years of relevant experience in industrial environments, including work with low-voltage systems, industrial SCADA systems, and subsystem controls; 10 years for Senior level.
High proficiency with industrial refrigeration.
Experience operating and maintaining typical industrial energy-using subsystems, including compressed air, pumps, fans, HVAC, and lighting.
Knowledge of industrial control systems.
Proficiency in using and calibrating mechanical and electrical measurement sensors.
Strong knowledge of electrical codes and safety standards.
Proficiency with wiring and electrical hardware up to 480 V.
Familiarity with data logger troubleshooting and programming.
Mastery of basic energy-efficiency principles.
Must be close to a major hub airport.
Must be authorized to work in the United States; Cascade Energy does not provide work authorization sponsorship, including OPT.

Nice To Haves

Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO) or equivalent is strongly preferred.
An active electrical license.
At least 5 years of experience (10 years for Senior level) as a refrigeration operator, refrigerated facility maintenance manager, or refrigeration service technician; strongly preferred.
Certified Refrigeration Energy Specialist (CRES) or equivalent is preferred.
Experience with steam and natural gas systems, including tuning burners, testing steam traps, and boiler efficiency testing, is highly desirable.
Demonstrated experience with process-heat applications served by natural gas is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Work with industrial plant managers, engineers, technicians, and electrical and mechanical service providers to perform energy-efficiency tune-ups of industrial refrigeration systems.
Identify and recommend energy-saving opportunities based on equipment condition, maintenance practices, and control strategies across industrial refrigeration, compressed air, pumps, fans, HVAC, lighting, and boiler systems.
Build trust with customers and guide them toward implementing recommended energy-saving projects.
Provide on-site and remote support to industrial customers and contractors installing industrial energy-efficiency projects.
Maintain a relationship with the Refrigerating Engineers and Technicians Association, represent Cascade Energy in the industry, and stay informed about emerging technologies and industrial refrigeration best practices.
Install data-logging equipment, including power monitoring equipment, current transducers, and pressure transducers, to verify equipment operation.
Collect data from distributed and local control systems.
Deliver energy-efficiency training at industrial sites.
Support SEM cohorts by providing technical support in workshops and conducting site visits to identify and implement energy-saving opportunities.
Facilitate workshops for refrigeration operator cohorts for Demand Side Management partners.
Complete high-level Microsoft Excel analysis and report writing for utility energy-efficiency programs.

Benefits

Health insurance, with stated employer contributions for team members and dependents on HDHP and PPO plans.
Vision coverage.
FSA or HSA options with an employer contribution.
Life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Paid parental leave.
401(k) retirement plan with a guaranteed 3% contribution.
Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).
Annual cash performance bonus.
Paid vacation.
Sick time.
Flexible paid holiday policy.
An additional $500 wellbeing contribution for HSA, FSA, or LSA (Lifestyle Spending Account), noted as new for 2024.
Flexible working arrangements, including a hybrid option.