Lead Commissioning Technician – Industrial Refrigeration Systems

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision insurance

Weekly pay

Vacation & holidays

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Employee referral incentives

Job summary

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Commissioning Technician to lead setup, testing, and validation of ammonia refrigeration systems across diverse facilities.

You will oversee startups, safety compliance, and customer handoffs, coordinating with engineering and electrical teams. The role requires 10+ years in industrial refrigeration, EPA and RETA certifications, and willingness to travel on a 10/4 schedule.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industrial refrigeration experience.
• Field experience in start-ups of CO2 cascade systems, ammonia and Freon.
• EPA certification
• RETA 1&2 certification
• Commission refrigeration equipment and complete systems
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control system issues
• Travel on a 10 day on 4 day off rotation

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning for new and retrofitted industrial refrigeration systems startup in multiple facilities.
• Manage risk during plant startups with ammonia/CO2/Freon equipment.
• Lead teams of engineers and technicians to ensure safety and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee commissioning of compressors, condensers, coolers, pumps, and process equipment with electrical teams.
• Provide customer training after commissioning.
• Facilitate transfer of plant operations to customer and aftermarket support

Skills

Industrial refrigeration

Commissioning

Safety standards

Leadership

Tools

Frick training

Johnson Controls training

GE training

Bitzer training

Job description

Innovative Refrigeration Systems, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Commissioning Technician to lead setup, testing, and validation of ammonia refrigeration systems across diverse facilities.

You will oversee startups, safety compliance, and customer handoffs, coordinating with engineering and electrical teams. The role requires 10+ years in industrial refrigeration, EPA and RETA certifications, and willingness to travel on a 10/4 schedule.