HVAC and Cascade Refrigeration SpecialistNeeded

Company:
Specialty Materials

Location:

Lowell, MA

• Advanced refrigeration system certification
• Cascade refrigeration system experience
• Industrial HVAC equipment maintenance expertise
• Low-temperature refrigeration knowledge (-120°F systems)
• Experience with R-404A and R-508B refrigerants
• Troubleshooting skills for complex industrial systems
• Understanding of process cooling applications

• Starting Salary: $98-120K
• Additional yearly bonus of $3-5K
• Additional Salary:
  On-call differential, overtime opportunities ($10-20K/year)
• Benefits:
  Comprehensive health/dental/vision, 401(k) matching, PTO, safety incentives and bonuses

• System Maintenance:
  Apply your knowledge of cascade refrigeration systems to maintain critical process cooling for boron trichloride recovery
• Equipment Troubleshooting:
  Diagnose and repair issues with industrial refrigeration units including compressors, evaporators, and condensers
• Low-Temperature Expertise:
  Maintain systems operating at extremely low temperatures (-105°F to
  -128°F) using specialized refrigerants
• Technical Monitoring:
  Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on roof-mounted refrigeration units
• Safety Compliance:
  Ensure all refrigeration systems operate within safety parameters in a chemical processing environment

• Cascade refrigeration systems (R-404A/R-508B)
• Syltherm oil circulation systems
• Industrial compressors and heat exchangers
• Vapor expansion tanks
• Control systems and instrumentation
• Refrigerant dehydrators and purification systems

• Cascade Systems:
  Understanding of multi-stage refrigeration for ultra-low temperature applications
• Refrigerant Management:
  Expertise with handling specialized refrigerants including proper recovery and recycling
• Mechanical Aptitude:
  Ability to maintain and repair industrial-scale refrigeration equipment
• Safety Protocols:
  Experience working with high-pressure systems and hazardous refrigerants
• Preventive Maintenance:
  Identifying issues before they cause system failure in critical process equipment

• Specific facility protocols for our unique manufacturing environment
• Integration of refrigeration systems with the chemical recovery process
• Safety procedures for working around boron trichloride and other chemicals
• Specialized maintenance scheduling to maintain continuous operations

• Advance to Senior HVAC/R Specialist
• Potential for Facilities Maintenance Supervisor
• Opportunities for cross-training in other plant systems
• Technical leadership role in facility upgrades and improvements

• High school diploma/GED
• HVAC MA License
• EPA Universal certification
• 5+ years' experience in industrial refrigeration systems
• Valid driver's license preferred
• U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
• Ability to pass safety-related medical assessments
• Willingness to be on-call for emergency repairs

• Background check
• Pulmonary function and physical examination
• Documentation of relevant HVAC/R certifications
• Professional references demonstrating industrial refrigeration experience