Refrigeration Start-Up & Commissioning Technician (Supermarket)

TAG Refrigeration; United States; On-site; USD 38,572 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

The Arcticom Group ("TAG")—TAG Refrigeration in Houston, TX is seeking a Refrigeration Start-Up Technician to lead start-up, commissioning and energy optimization of commercial refrigeration systems. You will ensure safe, efficient operation of parallel racks, EMS, and related controls on new installations.

Responsibilities include system evacuations, full start-up, EMS wiring and programming, and leading small installation projects. OTA work may be required and travel to stores is expected.

Qualifications

• Journeyman-level refrigeration with installation/construction experience.
• 5-7 years of commercial refrigeration experience focusing on supermarket systems.
• Strong knowledge of parallel rack, CO2 systems, display cases and walk-ins.
• Ability to read refrigeration, electrical, and plumbing blueprints.
• Excellent communication and customer-facing collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Perform system evacuations after pressure testing.
• Complete start-up and commissioning of new parallel rack systems and CO2 systems.
• Wire, set up, and program EMS across multiple platforms.
• Commission oil, defrost, and head pressure controls.
• Lead small projects like single-case installations and condenser changes.
• Support EO projects including retro-commissioning and EMS upgrades.
• Collaborate with managers to troubleshoot and train technicians.
• Provide guidance to junior technicians and field leadership.

Skills

Journeyman refrigeration

5-7 years experience

Supermarket systems

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Communication

Travel + overtime

EMS knowledge

Education

HVAC/R technical school

EMS Certification

EPA Certification

Tools

EMS platforms

CPC/Novar/Danfoss programming

Job description

The Arcticom Group ("TAG")—TAG Refrigeration in Houston, TX is seeking a Refrigeration Start-Up Technician to lead start-up, commissioning and energy optimization of commercial refrigeration systems. You will ensure safe, efficient operation of parallel racks, EMS, and related controls on new installations.

Responsibilities include system evacuations, full start-up, EMS wiring and programming, and leading small installation projects. OTA work may be required and travel to stores is expected.