Field Service Technician III - Industrial Refrigeration Experience Required

GEA Germany GmbH; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

12 paid holidays + PTO

7% 401(k) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness incentive program

Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings/ Spending Accounts

Job summary

GEA Group is seeking a Field Service Technician III for the Central Region to perform routine maintenance, warranty work, and minor repairs on industrial equipment with minimal supervision. You will respond to field dispatches, meet customers on-site, and provide advanced troubleshooting for compressor packages and control systems.

The role requires 7–10 years of experience in industrial refrigeration, reading P&IDs and schematics, and the ability to travel up to 90%.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical school certification in refrigeration or similar field; preferred.
• RETA CIRO Certification; preferred.
• 7-10 years of industrial refrigeration experience required.
• Capable of reading P&IDs and electrical schematics.
• Thorough knowledge of the refrigeration cycle.
• Knowledge of ANSI/IIAR-6 2019; certification required or obtainable within 1 year.
• EPA 608 universal certification; preferred.
• Ability to travel 90% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Responds to customer requests and field dispatches.
• Meets with customer at site to discuss the service or repair.
• Provide advanced technical support and troubleshooting to the compressor package.
• Troubleshoot electrical & control systems and refrigeration system.
• Retrofit industrial control panels across multiple manufacturers.
• Complete maintenance or repairs following ANSI/IIAR-6 2019 where applicable.
• Inspect machinery to confirm proper working order.
• Provide preventative measures and discuss work with customer.
• Submit time sheets, expense reports, and service tickets timely.
• Provide after-hours telephone troubleshooting support.
• Train customers on operation of equipment.

Skills

P&IDs reading

Electrical schematics

Refrigeration systems knowledge

Compressor packages

Control panels

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical refrigeration certification

RETA CIRO Certification

Job description

GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the heritage of a well‑established company with the innovation of a forward‑thinking industry leader. At GEA, we’re not just building equipment, we’re building lasting careers with an average employee tenure range from 5 to over 11+ years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide.

Responsibilities / Tasks

• Start strong – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day
• Recharge and refresh – Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore
• Invest in your future – A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster
• Keep learning – Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset
• Live well – Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits
• Get support when you need it – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance
• Save smart – Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses

GEA Group is searching for a Field Service Technician III to join our Central Region Service Team!

Field Service Technician III – Central Region Service Team

The Field Service Technician III performs routine maintenance, warranty work, and minor repairs to a variety of industrial equipment products and packages without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Responds to customer requests and field dispatches.
• Meets with customer at site to go over the nature of the service or repair.
• Provide advanced technical support and performs advanced troubleshooting to the compressor package.
• Provide advanced technical support and performs advanced troubleshooting on electrical & control systems.
• Provide advanced technical support and performs advanced troubleshooting of refrigeration system.
• Performs retrofitting of industrial control panels across multiple manufacturers.
• Completes the routine maintenance or repair, in accordance with ANSI/IIAR-6 2019, as applicable.
• Inspects machinery to confirm proper working order.
• Provides preventative measure suggestions.
• Discusses work completed with customer.
• Submits all time sheets, expense reports (within 30 days), service tickets, start-up reports, inspection reports, and other required paperwork within the required timeframe.
• Perform after-hours telephone troubleshooting support.
• Proficiently train customers on the operation of the equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Your Profile / Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Technical school certification in refrigeration or similar field; preferred
• RETA CIRO Certification; preferred
• 7-10 years of industrial refrigeration experience required
• Capable of reading P&IDs and electrical schematics.
• Thorough knowledge of the refrigeration cycle.
• Knowledge of the major components pertaining to a refrigeration system.
• Advanced knowledge of screw and piston type compressors and their packages.
• Advanced working knowledge of electrical systems, wiring, and control schemes.
• Advanced working knowledge of industrial control panels.
• Advanced working knowledge of refrigeration systems and all peripherals, including components outside of the GEA scope.
• Knowledge of ANSI/IIAR-6 2019 and capable of adhering to its standards.
• ANSI / IIAR-6 certification required or must be able to obtain certification within 1 year.
• EPA 608 universal certification; preferred.
• Ability to travel 90% of the time.

The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $47.43 - 53.20 per hour.

GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States. The pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for the position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

You may be eligible for additional rewards, such as discretionary bonus (based on eligibility) and/or equity awards.

Please note: This position is based in the United States and does not offer visa or work sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law.

Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

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