Professional Service Technician

Panasonic Appliances Refrigeration Systems de México S. A. de C. V.; Newry; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-annual performance bonuses

Paid training

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k with Company Matching Contribution

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Panasonic Employee Discounts

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Panasonic Appliances Refrigeration Systems de México S. A. de C. V. is seeking an HVAC/R Technician in Newry, Northern Ireland. This role requires maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing refrigeration systems with a focus on customer interaction and technical expertise.

Candidates should have a minimum of 7 years in the field or 5 years with recognized certification, along with a valid driver’s license. Benefits include competitive pay, training, health insurance, and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• 7 years in the HVAC/R field or 5 years with Certification from a Technical School.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• EPA 608 Universal Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of HVAC/R systems.
• Manage truck inventory and maintain parts responsibly.
• Develop customer relations and identify sales opportunities.

Skills

HVAC/R knowledge

Customer relations

Mechanical aptitude

Decision-making

Education

High School Diploma/GED

HVAC-R Technical School Degree

Tools

Hand tools

Basic refrigeration tools

Job description

Overview

Job Description: Are you motivated and eager to grow your career in refrigeration?

Hussmann’s team of Technicians maintain, diagnose, and repair HVAC/R in supermarkets, convenience stores, cold storage facilities.

Build your career with industry leaders since 1906. Join our team of hardworking, refrigeration experts and discover your potential.

Why Hussmann?

• Bi-annual bonuses based on performance
• Paid training and access to online training videos
• Paid drive time (including overtime)
• 22 days paid off – 10 days of vacation, 12 company holidays
• Company vehicle provided
• On-the-job, hands‑on training opportunities for Technicians, electric and mechanical theory, and model-based training
• Sign‑on bonus available

Performs maintenance, diagnosis and repair of refrigeration, heating & air‑conditioning systems commonly installed in supermarkets, convenience stores and cold storage facilities. Operates independently with minimal direct supervision. Develops first line customer relations and identifies potential sales opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Performs prescribed, routine maintenance procedures on supermarket refrigeration system and self‑contained temperature‑controlled merchandisers.
• Enough system knowledge to match customer needs with potential sales opportunities and ability to complete rapid/accurate diagnosis.
• Manage truck inventory. Orders, receives, bills out and maintains parts responsibly with a minimum of waste. Manages assigned vehicle within all company guidelines. Maintains a clean vehicle, performs required maintenance on time.
• Complete necessary documents and electronic communication in a thorough, accurate, professional and timely manner. Demonstrate the ability to utilize hand‑held device to complete necessary paperwork and invoicing requirements.
• Ability to systematically utilize mirror and flashlight to check all joints, install PVC drain pipe with minimal supervision, set and trim cases, install and adjust glass doors and frames, use temperature sensors, use brazing and soldering techniques, and determine proper coil layout in complex boxes.
• Accurately identify pipe size and fittings by sight, perform system refrigerant and oil conversions and test oil during conversion and electric weld a variety of metals and joint types.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and correctly size thermostatic expansion valves.
• Working knowledge of pressure regulators as they pertain to pressurized gases, refrigerant flow controls, TEV troubleshooting and replacement, and tracing complex schematic diagrams.
• Demonstrate understanding of low/high pressure oil systems, split condensing/low ambient controls, refrigerated equipment startup, EMS controls, CO2 refrigeration, new retail store refrigeration startup, air flow characteristics and testing, motor VFD’s, all system defrost types, recovery setup, torch setup, compressor operating parameters, conventional refrigeration system layout, and parallel rack system layout, and advanced wiring diagrams.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of gauge, scale, recovery, ECM, shaded‑pole, PSC, three phase motors, compressor operating parameters, oil differential pressure valves and oil level controls.
• Detect and repair leaks on conventional systems and parallel racks, solder with copper‑to‑brass and copper to steel, conduct compressor diagnosis and replacements, troubleshoot and repair more complex service calls, check/adjust oil management system and compressor oil level control.
• Serve as a mentor to other technicians and lead HVAC/R PM programs.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Formal Education Requirement

• Required Level: High School Diploma/GED
• Preferred level: HVAC‑R Technical School Degree

Minimum Years Of Experience Necessary

• External Candidates: 7 years in the field or 5 years with Certification from a Technical School
• Internal Candidates: 3 years as a Certified Technician w/ completion of OJT & Skills Assessment

Additional Information

• Must have a Valid Driver’s License and maintain a safe driving record accordance with the Fleet Policy.
• Must be physically able to walk distances, bench and crouch, climb ladders, work at high elevations and lift/carry objects up to fifty pounds, repetitively and for an external period.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, detail orientated and highly motivated.
• Must have strong mechanical aptitude to include knowledge of basic maintenance tasks and use of hand tools.
• Must be able to work nights and/or weekends as required.
• Working knowledge of basic refrigeration and/or knowledge of commercial refrigeration and HVAC is preferred.
• Strong leadership and business acumen.
• EPA 608 Universal Certification.
• Superior decision‑making ability and paperwork skills.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k with Company Matching Contribution
• Discretionary 401k Company Contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Life/Disability Insurance
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Panasonic Employee Discounts
• 10 Days Paid Vacation and 12 Company Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• And more

About Hussmann

For over a century, Hussmann Corporation has been a global leader in commercial refrigeration equipment — delivering solutions that meet the demands of the modern food retailing industry. Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, Hussmann offers a diverse range of products and connected solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, optimize visibility of merchandise, and keep food fresh. With a nationwide network of skilled technicians, Hussmann goes beyond manufacturing — a trusted partner, relentlessly driving customer success. For more information about Hussmann, please visit www.hussmann.com.

Hussmann is a subsidiary of Panasonic USA.

Hussmann is proudly committed to creating an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetics, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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