Refrigeration Technician – Global Travel & Technical Support

Johnson Controls; Holme; Remote; DKK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Refrigeration Technician to support large refrigeration installations globally. The role involves extensive travel (up to 160 days per year) across Denmark and internationally, with remote work from home between assignments.

You will mentor local technicians and collaborate with engineers at our Aarhus headquarters while providing proactive technical guidance and troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Technical background in refrigeration with D certification.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Willingness to travel up to 160 days per year.
• Proficient English with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site support for large refrigeration installations worldwide.
• Travel up to 160 days per year within Denmark and internationally.
• Mentor local technicians and collaborate with engineers at Aarhus HQ.
• Deliver remote technical support between travel assignments.
• Prepare high-quality service reports documenting work performed.
• Assist customers and service technicians to optimize installations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

D certification for refrigerant charges

Refrigeration Technician or Engineer

Tools

Control systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you ready to take your career to new heights while exploring the world? Johnson Controls, a global leader with over 2,000 locations and more than 80,000 dedicated employees, is seeking a passionate Refrigeration Technician for travel assignments. Our mission is to create a safe, comfortable, and sustainable world through innovative building solutions, technologies, and infrastructure.

What You\`ll Do

As our new Refrigeration Technician, you will provide on‑site support for large refrigeration installations, serving a diverse global customer base across various industries. Prepare for an exciting journey with up to 160 travel days per year, both within Denmark and internationally. Your assignments can vary from a few days to several weeks, often combining multiple tasks during a single trip. You’ll primarily travel independently, collaborating closely with local technicians whom you will mentor, while being backed by a robust team of engineers and professionals at our Aarhus headquarters. Between travel assignments, you will be an integrated part of our Technical Support team, working remotely from your home. In this role, you will provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to customers, service technicians, and colleagues, helping to resolve complex refrigeration challenges across our global customer base. This combination of international travel and remote support creates a varied and rewarding position with strong connections to both customers and colleagues.

Why Join Us?

Global Impact

Be part of an organization committed to sustainability and innovation, where your work truly makes a difference.

Professional Growth

Benefit from ample opportunities for personal and professional development in a vibrant and supportive environment.

Collaborative Culture

Experience an informal working atmosphere characterized by mutual trust, independent responsibility, teamwork, and knowledge sharing.

Your Responsibilities

• Supervise troubleshooting of refrigeration systems, heat pumps, and their control systems.
• Monitor and repair refrigeration and heating machines, ensuring optimal performance.
• Oversee the commissioning and start‑up of plants.
• Act as a site supervisor for plant upgrades and retrofits.
• Support and advise internal and external customers on the optimal operation of their installations.
• Provide remote technical support to customers, service technicians, and colleagues as part of the Technical Support team between travel assignments.
• Prepare high‑quality service reports, as documentation is a vital part of your role.

What We\`re Looking For

• A technically relevant background, such as a Refrigeration Technician or Engineer with a D certification allowing you to handle unlimited refrigerant charges.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting electrical systems.
• An analytical and methodical approach to problem‑solving.
• Strong networking skills and the ability to build effective partnerships.
• A positive, responsible, and service‑oriented mindset with a focus on communication, cooperation, safety, and quality.
• Proficiency in English, both spoken and written, and solid IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• A valid driver\`s license (Category B).
• A genuine interest in international travel of up to 160 days per year while remaining actively engaged with the support team when working remotely.

It\`s a Plus If You Have

• Specialized education in refrigeration technology, energy optimization, or mechanical engineering.
• Experience with large refrigeration systems, including Reciprocating and screw compressors, and associated control systems.
• Additional language skills.