Refrigeration Foreman - Commercial & Industrial

Construction Job Board USA; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CoolSys is seeking a Refrigeration Foreman to lead field teams in installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial and industrial refrigeration systems. You will coordinate schedules, oversee troubleshooting, and support energy-efficient solutions for clients across North America.

In this role, you will interpret drawings and electrical schematics, ensure safety compliance, and mentor junior technicians while collaborating with engineering and asset-management teams to drive project success.

Qualifications

• Experience leading refrigeration field teams.
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical schematics.
• Familiar with OSHA and EPA safety standards.
• Experience with troubleshooting HVACR systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise refrigeration technicians on commercial and industrial projects.
• Coordinate daily work assignments, schedules, and resources.
• Perform installation, startup, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Interpret construction drawings and piping diagrams for installations.
• Ensure OSHA/EPA safety standards and conduct toolbox talks.
• Oversee refrigerant handling, recovery, evacuation and charging.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and asset teams.
• Inspect completed work for quality and adherence to codes.
• Interface with customers on-site to report status and opportunities.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate junior technicians.
• Assist with estimating labor and materials, and document work.

Skills

HVACR troubleshooting

Installation startup

Schematics reading

Supervisory skills

Maintenance planning

Diagnostics tools

Refrigerant handling

Scheduling & planning

Energy efficiency

Root-cause analysis

Tools

Digital gauges

Diagnostic tools

Job description

CoolSys, a leader in sustainable HVACR solutions, is seeking a Refrigeration Foreman for our Engineering, Maintenance & Asset Management department. In this role, you'll lead field teams in installation, maintenance, and repair of commercial and industrial refrigeration systems, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency. You'll coordinate schedules, oversee troubleshooting, and support energy-efficient solutions for clients. CoolSys offers a collaborative, inclusive culture focused on growth, innovation, and employee well-being, with opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects across North America.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise refrigeration technicians on commercial and industrial HVACR projects from planning through completion.
• Coordinate daily work assignments, schedules, and resources to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality project execution.
• Perform advanced installation, startup, troubleshooting, and repair of commercial and industrial refrigeration and HVAC systems.
• Interpret construction drawings, piping diagrams, and electrical schematics to guide installation and maintenance activities.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company safety standards, conducting toolbox talks and enforcing safe work practices.
• Oversee refrigerant handling, including recovery, evacuation, charging, and leak detection in accordance with EPA regulations.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and asset management teams to support system design, upgrades, and life-cycle planning.
• Inspect completed work to verify quality, functionality, and adherence to specifications and codes, resolving issues as needed.
• Interface with customers on-site to communicate job status, findings, recommendations, and energy-efficiency opportunities.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate junior technicians, providing technical guidance and performance feedback.
• Assist with estimating labor and materials, documenting work performed, and preparing technical service and project reports.

Required Skills

• Commercial and industrial refrigeration systems troubleshooting
• HVACR installation and startup
• Reading and interpreting mechanical and electrical schematics
• Supervising field technicians and subcontractors
• Preventive and predictive maintenance planning
• Diagnosing control and automation issues
• Brazing, soldering, and piping for refrigeration systems
• Refrigerant recovery, evacuation, and charging
• Use of digital gauges and diagnostic tools
• Job planning, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Quality assurance and safety compliance
• Energy-efficiency optimization and retrofits
• Root-cause failure analysis
• Estimating labor and materials for projects
• Technical reporting and documentation
• Customer service and client communication
• Training and mentoring junior technicians
• OSHA and EPA regulatory compliance