Refrigeration Start-up Technician

Las Vegas, NV
Full Time
AW
Experienced

Refrigeration Start-up Technician – Direct Hire | Superior Skilled Trades

📍 Location: Las Vegas, NV
💰 Pay Range: $28–$52/hour
🕒 Shift: Varies — Travel, overnight, and overtime as needed
Weekly Hours: Full-time, 40+ hours with overtime opportunities

Company Overview

Superior Skilled Trades is partnered with a company in the commercial and industrial refrigeration industry. The company works with top-tier clients across supermarkets, retail, and industrial facilities, emphasizing quality, safety, and continuous growth. They invest in employees through ongoing training, competitive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement in refrigeration and HVAC systems.

Position Overview

This is a Direct Hire Opportunity. As a Refrigeration Start-up Technician, you will perform full start-up, wiring, and programming of new refrigeration systems, including parallel rack and individual systems. You will also lead small projects, assist with retro-commissioning and EMS upgrades, and support branch Service and Construction Managers in troubleshooting and training junior staff. This role offers diverse, year-round work with opportunities to expand your technical expertise and advance your career.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evacuate parallel refrigeration racks after verifying pressure tests.

  • Perform EMS wiring and programming for all manufacturers of EMS systems.

  • Complete full start-up of new parallel refrigeration and individual systems.

  • Lead small projects such as single case and condenser changeouts.

  • Assist with retro-commissioning, EMS upgrades, leak detection, and gas conversion projects.

  • Support branch Service and Construction Managers with training and troubleshooting.

  • Follow all quality and safety standards and perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required; vocational/technical school coursework preferred.

  • EPA I & II Certification required; EMS Certification preferred.

  • 5+ years of commercial refrigeration experience, especially with parallel rack systems.

  • 3+ years of experience with supermarket EMS systems.

  • Expert knowledge of refrigeration, ice machines, electrical systems, single and parallel rack systems, display cases, and walk-ins.

  • Ability to read blueprints for refrigeration, electrical, and plumbing systems.

  • Strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

  • Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

  • Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.

Benefits

  • Health, vision, and dental insurance

  • Paid vacation and holidays

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Tuition reimbursement and ongoing training

  • Quarterly bonus plan

  • Employee discounts on vehicles, hotels, and theme parks

  • Pet insurance

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand and perform repetitive tasks for long periods.

  • Regularly lift up to 25 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs.

  • Frequent use of hands and arms to handle equipment and tools.

  • Visual ability to perform detailed inspection work and troubleshooting.

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