Start Up/Commissioning Refrigeration Technician

Engineered Structures, Inc. (ESI); United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% medical premium coverage

Competitive 401k match

Lucrative bonus potential

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Engineered Structures, Inc. (ESI) is searching for a Refrigeration Commissioning Technician to support grocery refrigeration projects. This role requires extensive experience in commercial refrigeration systems and the ability to lead commissioning efforts. Candidates must possess at least 5 years of relevant experience, EPA certification, and strong troubleshooting skills. The position involves outdoor work, potential exposure to various weather conditions, and travel across project sites, ensuring high-quality service delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of commercial market refrigeration service experience.
• EPA 608 Universal Certification is required.
• Strong understanding of supermarket refrigeration systems.

Responsibilities

• Commission and start up commercial refrigeration systems including display cases.
• Perform full site refrigeration checkout procedures prior to turnover.
• Document commissioning results, deficiencies, and corrective actions.

Skills

Refrigeration troubleshooting

Commissioning experience

EPA 608 Universal Certification

Leadership and coordination

Effective communication

Education

5 years of commercial refrigeration experience

2 years of construction experience

Tools

Refrigeration control systems (Copeland, Danfoss)

Electrical one-line diagrams

Job description

ESI’s Refrigeration Commissioning Technician supports supermarket and grocery refrigeration projects. This role is responsible for commissioning, startup, checkout, troubleshooting, and system optimization of commercial refrigeration systems in live retail environments.

The ideal candidate is efficient, highly knowledgeable in market refrigeration systems, and capable of leading commissioning efforts while coordinating with construction, controls, and the manufacturer’s technical support teams.

Benefits

• ESI covers 100% of the medical premium for all employees and families.
• Competitive 401k match.
• Lucrative bonus potential.
• Great upward mobility for career growth.

Responsibilities

• Commission and start up commercial market refrigeration systems, including:
  • Refrigeration racks
  • Supermarket display cases
  • Walk‑in coolers and freezers
  • Associated refrigeration controls and valves
• Perform full site refrigeration checkout procedures prior to turnover.
• Execute refrigerant recovery, system pump‑downs, evacuations, and charging.
• Troubleshoot refrigeration systems, including:
  • Rack compressors
  • Refrigeration valves
  • EPR valves
  • EEVs
  • Suction, liquid, and discharge circuits
• Configure, set up, and verify proper operation of:
  • EPR valves
  • Electronic expansion valves (EEVs)
  • Refrigeration control strategies
• Troubleshoot and verify refrigeration control systems, including:
  • Copeland
  • Danfoss
  • NOVAR
  • Honeywell
  • Other market control platforms
• Interpret and work from:
  • Construction drawings
  • Refrigeration plans
  • Electrical one‑line diagrams
  • Equipment wiring schematics
• Perform refrigerant leak detection and repair.
• Braze refrigeration piping in accordance with industry standards.
• Coordinate with manufacturers and technical support teams as needed.
• Lead and support refrigeration teams during commissioning activities.
• Document commissioning results, deficiencies, and corrective actions.
• Support training and mentorship of current refrigeration team members.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of commercial market refrigeration service experience.
• Minimum 2 years of market refrigeration construction experience.
• EPA 608 Universal Certification.
• Preferred / Additional Certifications (Not Required): Refrigeration or HVAC Journeyman License, Controls certifications (Copeland, Danfoss, Honeywell, etc.), CO₂ refrigeration training, Manufacturer‑specific or specialized refrigeration training.
• Strong understanding of how supermarket refrigeration systems operate as an integrated system.
• Proven troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines.
• Ability to work independently and lead commissioning efforts in the field.
• Willingness to travel outside place of residence.
• Willingness to work nights as required for commissioning activities.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, for effective interaction with team members, vendors, and management.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and on‑call rotations.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Effective and professional communication and interaction with supervisors, employees, clients, and others, whether individually or in a team environment.
• Adherence to safety protocols and the ability to follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment guidelines, and company policies.

Working Conditions

• Fast‑paced working environment.
• Working environment may be busy and noisy.
• This position requires outdoor work, with exposure to various weather conditions.
• The role will frequently require working at heights, as well as in precarious places.
• This role will require working near fumes and airborne particles, as well as handling toxic and/or caustic chemicals.
• Work environments will create excessive noise levels and require Technician’s to work in close proximity to live electrical circuits.

Physical Demands

• This position may require frequent travel by motor vehicle.
• The role may involve extended work hours on construction sites, necessitating physical stamina to safely navigate the premises.
• The ability to lift and/or move materials and tools is essential, with a maximum weight limit of 50lb; these tasks may vary and are not required to be performed daily.

Travel Requirements

• Will be required to work on project sites both within and outside the Boise metropolitan area, and/or in other states.
• This position may require frequent travel by motor vehicle or airplane.
• This position requires the employee to reliably travel utilizing their personal vehicle.

Disclaimer

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all‑inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities ... may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. It is ESI’s commitment to incorporate Equal Opportunity and diversity principles in all aspects of work.

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