Industrial Refrigeration Test Technician

Ingersoll Rand Inc.; Junction City (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee stock grant

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand Inc. is seeking an Industrial Refrigeration Test Technician in Junction City, OR.

The role focuses on inspecting, commissioning, and functionally testing industrial glycol and refrigeration chillers before shipment, ensuring safe operation and compliance with specifications. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined and capable of diagnosing and resolving equipment issues in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with exposure to PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, refrigeration schematics and piping drawings.
• Experience using testing equipment and documenting results in electronic records.
• EPA Section 608 Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional testing, startup, commissioning, and final quality verification of industrial refrigeration systems prior to shipment.
• Review engineering documentation to ensure correct configuration and testing.
• Inspect and evaluate refrigeration, mechanical, electrical and control systems, recording data and performance.
• Diagnose issues and coordinate corrective actions with Production, Engineering and Quality teams.
• Navigate PLCs, HMIs, controllers, and VFDs to support testing and troubleshooting.
• Complete test reports and quality records and maintain testing documentation.
• Support continuous improvement, maintain equipment and assist training.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading wiring diagrams

Troubleshooting

Safety consciousness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

EPA Section 608 Certification

Tools

PLCs

HMIs

VFDs

Job description

BH Job ID: BH-5145

SF Job Req ID: Industrial Refrigeration Test Technician

Ingersoll Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Job Title: Industrial Refrigeration Test Technician

Location: Junction City, OR

About Us

Imagine a company with technology leadership of over 160 years, yet it operates with the energy of a startup. Ingersoll Rand has dedicated itself to Making Life Better for its employees, customers, shareholders, and planets. We produce innovative and mission-critical flow creation and life science technologies - from compressors to precision handling of liquids, gasses, and powers - to increase industrial productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Supported by over 80+ brands, our products are used in various end-markets including life sciences, food and beverage, clean energy, industrial manufacturing, infrastructure, and more. Across the globe, we’re driving growth with an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset. Learn more at irco.com and join us to own your future.

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled, safety-focused Industrial Refrigeration Test Technician to inspect, commission, troubleshoot, and functionally test industrial glycol and refrigeration chillers prior to shipment. This position is responsible for verifying that equipment operates safely, performs according to engineering specifications, and meets company quality standards. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, comfortable working with refrigeration, electrical, and control systems, and capable of diagnosing and resolving equipment issues in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional testing, startup, commissioning, and final quality verification of industrial refrigeration systems, chillers, and related equipment prior to shipment.
• Review engineering documentation including wiring diagrams, piping schematics, bills of material, test procedures, and specifications to ensure equipment is configured and tested correctly.
• Inspect, operate, and evaluate refrigeration, mechanical, electrical, and control systems while recording operating data and verifying performance against design requirements.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, controls, and system-performance issues; coordinate corrective actions with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams.
• Perform leak testing, system evacuation, refrigerant charging, refrigerant recovery, and related activities in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Navigate and utilize PLCs, HMIs, controllers, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and other control interfaces to support testing, troubleshooting, and equipment verification.
• Complete test reports, inspection records, refrigerant documentation, and other required quality records while maintaining accurate testing documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, maintain testing equipment and work areas, assist with training of team members, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial maintenance, HVAC, refrigeration, electrical, controls, or related technical environments.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, refrigeration schematics, piping drawings, bills of material, and technical documentation.
• Experience using testing, diagnostic, or measurement equipment and documenting results in computer-based systems or electronic records.

Core Competencies

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and regularly bend, kneel, climb, reach, and work around large industrial equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation and safely handle tools, testing equipment, hoses, gauges, and other job-related materials.
• Follow all company safety policies, PPE requirements, lockout/tagout procedures, electrical safety practices, refrigerant handling requirements, and approved testing procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area and promptly report unsafe conditions, equipment concerns, spills, leaks, or near misses.

Preferences

• Experience testing, servicing, commissioning, or troubleshooting commercial or industrial refrigeration, HVAC, process cooling, or engineered equipment.
• EPA Section 608 Certification, technical degree, apprenticeship, military technical training, or equivalent hands-on technical experience.
• Experience working with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, electrical controls, compressors, pumps, heat exchangers, valves, sensors, and related industrial equipment.
• Experience performing refrigerant recovery, evacuation, charging, leak testing, brazing, or other refrigeration-related activities; OSHA, electrical safety, or Lockout/Tagout training is a plus.

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements

This is a fully onsite position based in a manufacturing environment and requires a strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence. The individual must safely work around electrical equipment, refrigeration systems, pressurized components, moving machinery, and active production operations while complying with all company safety policies and required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.

What we Offer

At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership - taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond.

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com

What We Offer

At Ingersoll Rand, we embrace a culture of personal ownership - taking responsibility for our company, our communities, and our environment, as well as our individual health and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to empower you with the tools and support necessary to take charge of your health, ensuring that together, we can continue to make life better. Our range of benefits includes health care options like medical and prescription plans, dental and vision coverage, as well as wellness programs. Additionally, we provide life insurance, a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and even an employee stock grant, among other offerings. These benefits are our commitment to you, so you can be your best at work and beyond.

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