Lead Commercial Refrigeration Start-Up & Controls

Description

Lead Commercial Refrigeration Start-Up & Controls – Travel Role with Leadership Potential / Ready to lead in the field and make your mark in the commercial refrigeration industry?

Wood Air Conditioning & Plumbing is hiring a Lead Commercial Refrigeration Start-Up / Controls Technician to take charge of high-impact projects across the region. Texas based, we’re looking for a driven, hands‑on leader ready to manage installs, direct junior techs, and own system performance on complex supermarket refrigeration systems.

This full‑time, year‑round opportunity offers competitive pay, full benefits, and all travel expenses covered. If you’re a seasoned startup tech with supermarket experience, this is your next big move.

Full‑time

• $36.00–$58.00/hr starting wage + weekly pay + overtime
• $40/day per diem – all lodging and transportation paid by the company
• Full benefits:
  Medical, dental, vision, life, short & long‑term disability
• 401(k) with industry‑leading 4% match when you contribute 6%
• PTO:
  Up to 20 days per year based on experience + paid holidays
• Year‑round stability – no seasonal layoffs or downtime

• Lead start‑up, commissioning, and troubleshooting of commercial refrigeration systems (racks, cases, walk‑ins, chillers)
• Supervise parallel rack evacuations and ensure pressure tests are complete
• EMS wiring & programming (CPC, Novar, Danfoss, etc.)
• Oversee retro‑commissioning and EMS upgrades for utility programs
• Run small projects like case swaps, condenser changeouts, and gas conversions
• Mentor and guide junior techs and installers
• Ensure jobsite safety, quality, and on‑time performance

• 4–5 years of hands‑on experience in commercial refrigeration start-up, EMS troubleshooting and installation
• Lead tech experience managing installation crews a plus
• 3+ years of experience with supermarket EMS systems; strong programming and wiring knowledge preferred
• Experience with CO2 and glycol refrigeration systems
  
  Ability to read blueprints (refrigeration, electrical, plumbing)
• EPA Certification and TDLR preferred
• Willingness to travel and work overtime as needed
• A valid driver’s license and strong organizational skills

We’re a trusted commercial HVAC and plumbing partner throughout Texas with a reputation for delivering excellence in service and installation. When you join Wood Air Conditioning & Plumbing, you’re joining a high‑performance team that values craftsmanship, career growth, and doing the job right.

Apply now to join a company that invests in your future.