Refrigeration Start-Up Technician - Supermarket EMS Expert

TAG Refrigeration Colorado; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) or equivalent

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Year-round, steady work

Career growth opportunities

Team-based environment

Job summary

TAG Refrigeration Colorado is seeking Refrigeration Start-Up Technicians to handle start-up, commissioning, and energy optimization of commercial and supermarket refrigeration systems around Columbia, SC. You will ensure safe, efficient operation of parallel rack systems and EMS, serving as a technical resource across construction, service, and energy optimization initiatives.

Ideal candidates have journeyman refrigeration skills with 5–7 years of supermarket-focused experience, plus strong

Qualifications

• Journeyman-level refrigeration skillset with installation and construction experience.
• 5–7 years of commercial refrigeration experience, with a strong focus on supermarket systems.
• Ability to read and interpret refrigeration, electrical, and plumbing blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Perform system evacuations of parallel refrigeration racks after verification of pressure testing.
• Complete full start-up and commissioning of new parallel rack systems and individual refrigeration systems.
• Perform EMS wiring, setup, and programming across multiple EMS platforms.
• Commission oil systems, safety controls, defrost systems, and head pressure controls.
• Lead small projects such as single case installations, condenser change-outs, and system modifications.
• Support Energy Optimization (EO) projects, including retro-commissioning and EMS upgrades.
• Collaborate with Service and Construction Managers to assist with challenging stores and training.
• Provide technical guidance to junior technicians and field leadership.

Skills

Refrigeration start-up

Troubleshooting

EMS programming

Electrical knowledge

Reading blueprints

Customer communication

Travel and OT readiness

Education

Journeyman refrigeration

Job description

TAG Refrigeration Colorado is seeking Refrigeration Start-Up Technicians to handle start-up, commissioning, and energy optimization of commercial and supermarket refrigeration systems around Columbia, SC. You will ensure safe, efficient operation of parallel rack systems and EMS, serving as a technical resource across construction, service, and energy optimization initiatives.

Ideal candidates have journeyman refrigeration skills with 5–7 years of supermarket-focused experience, plus strong