Industrial Refrigeration Engineer

Johnson Controls; Dublin; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company vehicle, phone, laptop & test/

Job summary

Johnson Controls Ireland is seeking an experienced service engineer to commission, service and troubleshoot industrial water/air cooled chillers and heat pumps. You will lead site surveys, maintain records, and support quotes for replacements, primarily for Leinster's large pharma and life sciences customers.

The role requires F-GAS 2079, ammonia experience, a refrigeration trade qualification or industrial electrician cross-training, Safe Pass and driving licence.

Qualifications

• F-GAS 2079 refrigeration certificate is required.
• Ammonia experience is essential.
• Refrigeration trade qualification or qualified industrial electrician willing to cross-train on York chillers and heat pumps.
• Safe Pass and Manual Handling certificates.
• NFQ Level 5 qualification or higher.
• Capability in service, maintenance and repair of water- and air-cooled chillers.

Responsibilities

• Carry out commissioning, servicing, troubleshooting and maintenance of industrial water/air cooled chillers and heat pumps.
• Provide up-to-date site surveys, records and reports to aid quoting of new or replacement equipment.
• Serve as primary contact for technical service issues and resolve highly complex systems within defined timeframes and processes.
• Work mainly with Leinster's largest customers in pharma, life science and high-tech sectors.
• Maintain safety as a priority, working independently or as part of a team.

Skills

Commissioning experience

Troubleshooting

Independent worker

Education

NFQ Level 5 or higher

Refrigeration trade qualification

Industrial electrician cross-training

Job description

Responsibilities

Provide up-to-date site surveys, records, and reports regarding completed works and actions needed to aid quoting of new or replacement equipment. Carry out commissioning, servicing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of industrial water/air cooled chillers and heat pumps.

Serve as the primary contact for all technical service issues, resolving highly complex systems within set timeframes and according to defined processes, service agreements, and customer needs.

Work mainly with the company’s largest customers in the Leinster area, predominantly in the foreign direct investment sector of pharmaceutical, life science, and high‑tech clients.

Maintain safety as a priority, working independently or as part of a team to support its success.

Qualifications

• Refrigeration F‑GAS 2079 Certificate.
• Ammonia experience.
• Relevant trade qualification in refrigeration, or a qualified industrial electrician willing to cross‑train on York chillers and heat pumps.
• Safe Pass Card & Manual Handling Certificate.
• Qualification to a minimum of NFQ 5.
• Capability in service, maintenance, and repair of water‑cooled and air‑cooled chillers.
• Commissioning experience with large‑ton centrifugal and screw chillers and heat pumps (factory training will be provided).
• Experience with major chiller manufacturers such as York, Sabroe, Trane, Carrier, Daikin.
• Ability to work without detailed procedures and with limited supervision.
• Full Clean Irish Driving Licence.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Paid overtime and travel time.
• On‑call allowance.
• Lunch allowance.
• Paid overnight expenses where applicable.
• Performance‑based annual pay review.
• Productivity bonus incentives.
• New business identification incentive scheme.
• Employee referral program.
• Paid annual leave – 25 days plus bank holidays.
• Holiday buy‑back option available.
• Comprehensive benefits package – pension, health insurance & life assurance.
• Company vehicle, phone, laptop & iPad, and specialist test equipment provided.
• 39‑hour week (Monday‑Thursday 8 am–4:30 pm; Friday 8 am–3:30 pm).
• York refrigeration and air conditioning products factory training.
• Encouraging, career‑developmental & collaborative team environment.
• Dedication to safety through our zero‑harm policy.