Senior Field Service Engineer - Refrigeration Controls

Copeland; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Copeland is seeking a Field Service Specialist III to lead advanced commissioning, integration, and mentoring for refrigeration, CO₂ systems, HVAC controls, and complex architectures. You will travel up to 85-90% to on-site projects and mentor junior specialists while serving as the primary technical point of contact for major customers.

The role requires 7+ years in refrigeration controls and field services, strong programming knowledge, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in refrigeration controls, field commissioning, or system integration.
• Advanced knowledge of refrigeration system design and CO₂ system control.
• Expertise in controller programming and network integration.
• Proven leadership and mentoring ability in field environments.
• Strong customer communication and organizational skills.
• Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, Internet software, email, Windows.
• Ability to travel up to 85-90%.

Responsibilities

• Perform expert-level commissioning and optimization of complex refrigeration and building automation systems.
• Create control programs and logic sequences from detailed specifications or Sequences of Operations.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting of control systems, refrigeration racks, HVAC, and BMS integrations.
• Lead on-site teams, coordinate contractor efforts, and ensure adherence to design specifications.
• Execute and oversee new store commissioning and remodel commissioning projects.
• Identify and qualify contractors to support field, project, and commissioning services.
• Mentor and train junior field specialists to build team capability and consistency.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for major customers and large commissioning projects.
• Maintain expert knowledge of Copeland, competitor control systems (Danfoss, Carel, Novar, Honeywell, etc.), and third-party integrations.
• Document, report, and communicate findings clearly to project and leadership teams.

Skills

Refrigeration controls

Field commissioning

Controller programming

Leadership

Customer communication

Computer skills

Travel 85-90%

Tools

Danfoss

Carel

Novar

Honeywell

Job description

Copeland is seeking a Field Service Specialist III to lead advanced commissioning, integration, and mentoring for refrigeration, CO₂ systems, HVAC controls, and complex architectures. You will travel up to 85-90% to on-site projects and mentor junior specialists while serving as the primary technical point of contact for major customers.

The role requires 7+ years in refrigeration controls and field services, strong programming knowledge, and proven leadership.