Ammonia Refrigeration Technicians, Service & Installation

Fraser Valley Refrigeration; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 104,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health plan and prescription

Dental and vision care

Life and disability insurance

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Travel medical coverage

Relocation assistance

Training and career development

Team events

Job summary

Fraser Valley Refrigeration is seeking full-time Ammonia Refrigeration Technicians to join its Service and Installation teams, based out of Aldergrove, BC. You will maintain, repair or install industrial ammonia/CO₂ refrigeration systems at customer facilities across the Lower Mainland and beyond.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of related experience, hold Refrigeration and AC certification, and are willing to travel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in industrial ammonia refrigeration is required.
• Experience with industrial piping and mechanical service/installation is preferred.
• Trade certification in Refrigeration and AC is preferred; equivalents may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, service and repair industrial ammonia/CO₂ systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance, component replacements and major overhauls.
• Read drawings/schematics; install piping and mechanical systems; coordinate with project teams.

Skills

5+ years of ammonia refrigeration

Industrial piping

Mechanical service & installation

Valid driver’s licence

Clean driving record

Education

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic trade certification

Millwrights / Pipefitters / Steamfitters / Plumbers with relevant experience

Job description

• Take on complex ammonia refrigeration projects across both Service and Installation
• Earn a competitive hourly wage of $75.85–$86.87, plus excellent benefits, relocation assistance and career development opportunities
• Join one of British Columbia’s leading refrigeration companies and build your future alongside a highly skilled team

About Fraser Valley Refrigeration

Established in 1969, Fraser Valley Refrigeration Ltd. is one of British Columbia’s leading refrigeration and air conditioning companies, serving more than 5,000 commercial and industrial customers from its 20,000-square-foot headquarters in Aldergrove. The company designs, builds, installs and services Freon, ammonia and HVAC systems, from bar coolers and specialized equipment to process-cooling plants reaching 1,000 horsepower. Its in-house team brings refrigeration technicians, certified electricians, gas and pipe fitters, and custom sheet metal capabilities together under one roof, giving customers dependable support from initial design through installation, controls and ongoing maintenance. Backed by 24-hour service, a large parts inventory and a fleet of well-stocked service vehicles, Fraser Valley Refrigeration is known for getting the job done right the first time. Join a skilled team that takes pride in safe work, quality craftsmanship and dependable customer service across Vancouver, the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.

For more information, please visit our website: fraservalleyrefrigeration.com

About the Opportunity

Fraser Valley Refrigeration is looking for full-time Ammonia Refrigeration Technicians to join its Service and Installation teams, based out of Aldergrove, BC.

Reporting to the applicable Service or Installation leader, you will play a key part in maintaining, repairing or installing industrial ammonia and CO₂ refrigeration systems at customer facilities.

Across both Service and Installation streams, you will be responsible for completing safe, high-quality refrigeration work at customer sites, communicating clearly with customers and team members, maintaining accurate service or project documentation, and meeting regulatory requirements and Fraser Valley Refrigeration’s workmanship standards.

As a Service Technician, you will focus on troubleshooting, maintenance, repairs and equipment overhauls at operating facilities throughout the Lower Mainland, including cold storage facilities, grocery distribution centres, processing plants and ice arenas.

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Diagnosing, servicing and repairing industrial ammonia and CO₂ refrigeration systems
• Completing preventative maintenance, component replacements, compressor rebuilds and equipment overhauls
• Responding to customer service calls and participating in the rotating after-hours on-call schedule

As an Installation Technician, you will work on new system builds, retrofits and larger projects throughout the Lower Mainland and, at times, in other locations requiring out-of-town travel. Projects may continue for several weeks or months. Candidates with experience in either stream, or across both, are encouraged to apply.

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Installing ammonia and CO₂ refrigeration systems for new builds, expansions and retrofit projects
• Reading drawings and schematics, laying out piping, and completing industrial pipefitting and mechanical installations
• Coordinating work with project teams and providing crew leadership based on your experience

About You

To qualify, you will have 5+ years of related hands-on experience in industrial ammonia refrigeration, industrial piping, or mechanical service and installation.

Ideally, you will hold a Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic trade certification. We will also consider certified Millwrights, Pipefitters, Steamfitters and Plumbers with relevant industrial piping or mechanical experience. Candidates with substantial related experience but no Canadian trade certification may also be considered.

The following are required:

• A valid driver’s licence and clean driving record
• Willingness to travel to customer facilities and project sites as required
• Availability to join the rotating after-hours on-call schedule for Service positions

Depending on the stream, the following skills and experience will be highly valued:

• Troubleshooting, servicing and maintaining industrial ammonia refrigeration systems
• Rebuilding compressors and completing major equipment overhauls
• Installing ammonia and CO₂ refrigeration systems
• Industrial pipefitting, system layout and mechanical installation experience
• Reading refrigeration drawings, schematics and project plans
• Working with large industrial refrigeration plants and related control systems
• Working independently at customer sites or contributing as part of an installation crew
• Leading crews and coordinating work on larger installation projects

As our ideal candidate, you are a dependable and safety-minded tradesperson with sound judgement, strong mechanical aptitude and pride in doing the job properly. You communicate well with customers and colleagues, take ownership of your work and can adapt to the needs of different facilities and project sites.

This is an excellent opportunity to bring your industrial refrigeration or mechanical trade experience to a skilled team and build your career within either Service or Installation.

About the Benefits

Compensation based on skills and experience is a competitive hourly wage of $75.85–$86.87, plus a host of excellent benefits including:

• Extended health and prescription drug coverage, including paramedical and mental health services
• Dental and vision care
• Life, dependent life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, plus long-term disability coverage
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Emergency out-of-province and international medical coverage
• Employer-paid travel and accommodation, plus a $90 daily living allowance for eligible out-of-town work
• Relocation assistance for the right candidate
• Ongoing training, skill development and career advancement opportunities
• Regular team events and social activities, including barbecues, pizza days, go-karting and more