Journeyman Industrial Refrigeration Technician

Southland Industries Inc.; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and growing company that prioritizes people and innovation! This role involves providing essential refrigeration repair and maintenance support to industrial clients, ensuring equipment operates efficiently and safely. You will engage in hands-on troubleshooting, mentor apprentices, and contribute to a collaborative work environment focused on continuous improvement. If you have a passion for problem-solving and a commitment to safety, this position offers an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and inclusive setting. Become part of a team that values integrity, accountability, and sustainability in every project!

Benefits

401(k) Plan

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Disability Income Protection Insurance

Flexible Spending Plans

Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time

Training opportunities

Company-paid membership for professional associations

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in industrial refrigeration and HVAC/R.
• Knowledge of ammonia systems and electrical troubleshooting required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency service on refrigeration equipment.
• Evaluate customer needs and provide recommendations for improvements.

Skills

Refrigeration repair

Electrical troubleshooting

Customer service

Safety compliance

Mentoring/training

Education

High school degree or GED

Sheet metal apprenticeship or related trade school

OSHA-10 certification

Tools

Ammonia refrigeration equipment

Freon refrigeration systems

Control/alarm systems

Screw and reciprocal compressors

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

POSITION SUMMARY AND MARKETING INTRODUCTION (KEEP TO NO MORE THAN 5-7 SENTENCES).

What you’ll do:

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

What you’ll need to be successful:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

What you bring to the table:

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL, PROFESSIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

YOU Matter

The Brandt Companies were created under the leadership of Barry Moore and Mark Zilbermann in an ever-expanding quest to provide our clients with on-time, in-budget construction service, complete commissioning assistance, and long-term facilities maintenance. We expanded into HVAC service and full-service MEP operations. In the 2010s, Brandt established the industrial division focusing directly on the unique needs of industrial clients. Expanding on the growing industrial market, Brandt acquired Hilbig Services in 2018.

BRANDT TODAY

In 2022, Brandt was acquired by Southland Industries. This acquisition aligned with Brandt’s goal to become a truly national company that can better serve our customers, increase our industry influence towards more collaborative delivery approaches, and create additional opportunities for our employees.

With offices in all of the major Texas cities and over $700 million in annual revenues, Brandt has established itself as the largest mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractor in the state. With in-house capabilities that start with build/design, construction and commissioning and end up in service, Brandt works every day to provide the solutions and service to meet your ever-changing needs.

PEOPLE FIRST: BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN

At Southland we aspire to build a workforce that’s as diverse as the people who occupy the buildings we design, build and maintain. Building talent by design is our intentional approach to creating a truly safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, empowers professional achievement, and where people are treated with respect at all levels.

If you’re someone with a true passion for our industry, a life-long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results we’re looking for you! At Southland, we hire problem solvers that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will have an impact wider than their own job. We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you’ll feel engaged, challenged, and valued.

If you’re ready for the next big step in your career and want a career full of fun and excitement and to be a part of a fast-paced growing company, then JOIN our team and become a part of an organization that values PEOPLE, SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY.

Benefits:

As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family:

• 401(k) Plan
• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Insurance
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
• Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave
• Numerous training opportunities and company-paid membership for professional associations and licenses

For more information on Southland Industries, please visit our website: Southland Careers or on Facebook or LinkedIN

To hear what our employees are saying about working at Southland Industries, check out our Career Video - Working at Southland

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

****All employment offers are contingent upon successful, drug tests, background checks and professional reference checks.****

We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time

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Required Skills

1. Responsible for refrigeration repair and maintenance support to industrial accounts in food and beverage and refrigerated storage equipment from 100 hp to 5,000 hp.
2. Perform routine and emergency service on ammonia and Freon refrigeration equipment commonly found in industrial applications.
3. Use working knowledge of screw and reciprocal compressors, electrical troubleshooting all common types of ammonia central systems, & control/alarm systems to perform inspections and preventative maintenance as required.
4. Demonstrate an understanding and adherence to all work safety policies, procedures and governing requirements. knowledge of controls and electrical systems (high and low voltage)
5. Evaluate customer needs and make recommendations for correction and/or improvement.
6. Respond directly to customer questions, explain services provided, and provide Dispatch with detailed summary of related costs for billing purposes.
7. Complete all required paperwork in a timely and professional manner.
8. Assist Service Sales with customer scope development, technical analysis/support for retrofits, upgrades and/or enhancements to existing equipment.
9. Mentor/train assisting apprentices.
10. Perform all work within the confines of Brandt’s safety rules and regulations.
11. Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.

Required Experience

• High school degree (or GED) and successful completion of sheet metal apprenticeship program or related trade school
• OSHA-10 certification (if not currently certified, must be obtained within six (6) months from date of hire)
• Minimum of 4 years of industrial refrigeration / ammonia / HVAC/R experience.
• RETA 1&2 certification preferred.
• Experience with anhydrous ammonia (R717)
• Basic computer experience
• Must be able to wear a respirator and pass a fit test.
• Motor alignment experience
• Ability to effectively manage time and complete delegated work within specified timeframe
• Ability to read and interpret EPA regulations
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people
• Ability to work within precise standards of accuracy
• Ability and willingness to follow oral and written directions
• Ability to successfully pass pre-employment drug-screen and physical tests
• Must be available to be on stand-by or work during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Employment is contingent upon satisfying all jobsite-specific access requirements, with no outstanding restrictions from any jobsite or from working with any of Brandt’s partnering General Contractors, Owners, Customers, etc.

Qualifications:

1. Responsible for refrigeration repair and maintenance support to industrial accounts in food and beverage and refrigerated storage equipment from 100 hp to 5,000 hp.
2. Perform routine and emergency service on ammonia and Freon refrigeration equipment commonly found in industrial applications.
3. Use working knowledge of screw and reciprocal compressors, electrical troubleshooting all common types of ammonia central systems, & control/alarm systems to perform inspections and preventative maintenance as required.
4. Demonstrate an understanding and adherence to all work safety policies, procedures and governing requirements. knowledge of controls and electrical systems (high and low voltage)
5. Evaluate customer needs and make recommendations for correction and/or improvement.
6. Respond directly to customer questions, explain services provided, and provide Dispatch with detailed summary of related costs for billing purposes.
7. Complete all required paperwork in a timely and professional manner.
8. Assist Service Sales with customer scope development, technical analysis/support for retrofits, upgrades and/or enhancements to existing equipment.
9. Mentor/train assisting apprentices.
10. Perform all work within the confines of Brandt’s safety rules and regulations.
11. Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.