Steam & Refrigeration Engineering Operator

Memphis International; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 53,726 - 71,635; Full time

Job summary

Memphis International is seeking a Steam & Refrigeration Engineering Operator to operate and maintain heating plant, refrigeration, and HVAC systems across airport terminals and facilities. Pay rate is $45.55 per hour.

Under limited supervision, you will monitor water treatment, Metasys alarms, and perform preventative maintenance. This full-time role requires a High School Diploma/GED, First Class Steam and Refrigeration License, and Refrigerant Transition & Recovery Certification, plus 3 years

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have First Class Steam and Refrigeration License and Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification.
• AOA Class II license must be obtained within six months of employment.
• Three years of experience in boiler and chiller construction, fabrication, repair, or HVAC/airport maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain steam generation, HVAC, pneumatics, and cooling systems.
• Monitor water treatment stations and perform chemical tests.
• Identify equipment issues using tests, drawings, and manuals.
• Perform inspections and preventative maintenance for safety and efficiency.
• Research parts availability, complete requisitions, and manage stock.

Skills

First Class Steam License

Refrigeration License

AOA license

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma/GED

First Class Steam and Refrigeration License

Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification

Refrigeration First Class Proficiency License or Master Gas License (preferred)

AOA Class II License (within 6 months)

Job description

## Steam & Refrigeration Engineering OperatorApplylocations: Terminal Lower Level Atime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: REQ-2026-07-30**Title**Steam & Refrigeration Engineering Operator**Job Summary**Under limited supervision, responsible for operating and maintaining work involving heating plant operations, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems installed within all airport terminals, buildings, parking lots, and related facilities. Pay Rate: $45.55 / Hour Open Until Filled**Position Description**1. Performs maintenance, repairs, inspections, installations, and diagnoses of steam generation, Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC), pneumatics, and cooling systems. Ensures proper maintenance of HVAC controls such as Differential Control (DC) pneumatic controllers, differential pressure transmitters, reversing relays, Cubic Feet Per Minute (CFM) controls.2. Monitors water treatment stations and performs chemical tests to ensure proper treatment in hot and chiller water systems. Monitors Metasys System to identify and respond to alarms.3. Identifies equipment maintenance issues using testing devices, blueprints, drawings, instruction and operation maintenance manuals.4. Performs inspections and preventative maintenance to ensure compliance with safety standards and the efficient operation of all equipment. Maintains records on all work performed.5. Researches availability and cost for replacement parts, completes requisitions, and inventories stock parts and equipment.**Requirements**High School Diploma/GED. First Class Steam and Refrigeration License and Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certification. A Refrigeration First Class Proficiency License or Master Gas License is preferred. Must obtain Class II Airport Operations Area (AOA) license within six (6) months of employment.Three (3) years of experience in boiler and chiller construction, fabrication, repair, or Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) and/or three (3) years of Airport Authority Building Maintenance experience. Knowledge of roof-top units, low- pressure boilers, chiller operations, hot and chill water systems, and HVAC computer system operations. Knowledge of interpreting specifications, blueprints, schematics, drawings, and sketches. Basic office software applications, such as Microsoft Word. Good written, verbal, math, and communication skills. Must have a valid driver license.